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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world. Subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription: Early access, bonus content and ad-free listening to our podcasts A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword Recipes for every occasion Free tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep36: The story of Shamima Begum 01.03.2021 8:10

She left London to join Isis in Syria when she was 15. Now, she's been stripped of her British citizenship and denied any chance to return home. But is Shamima Begum a victim, or a threat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 35: A very British business 26.02.2021 8:40

Tortoise Media has been investigating one of the UK's richest men and his company. Are they as British as they seem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 34: The Prince with a private army 25.02.2021 7:01

Erik Prince's mercenary army, Blackwater, was the biggest private army in the world. Is he back in business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 33: Harry, Meghan & the Royals: why couldn't they work it out? 24.02.2021 7:13

Prince Harry and Meghan's trial separation from the Royal family has just been made permanent. It's not the outcome anyone involved want. So why has it turned to this way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 32: Uber for the workers 23.02.2021 7:48

A landmark case in the UK Supreme Court could be a fork in the road for Uber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 31: India cracks down 22.02.2021 5:52

A 22-year old activist has been jailed in India for supporting poor farmers. What's going on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 30: McDonalds in the dock 19.02.2021 7:43

McDonalds stands accused of discriminating against Black owners of its restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 29: Dubai's billionaire ruler 18.02.2021 7:23

The story of a corrupt empire – and the man the West just can't seem to resist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 28: Vaccines Inc 17.02.2021 6:25

How a horse-racing family created the biggest vaccine-maker in the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 27: The falling-out 16.02.2021 7:40

A bitter row is threatening to tear apart the Scottish National Party. It matters to the whole of the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 26: Driving for freedom in Saudi Arabia 15.02.2021 8:09

Loujain al-Hathloul spent 3 years in jail in Saudi Arabia for the crime of 'driving while female'. Why has she just been released? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 25: 306 days with Covid 12.02.2021 7:24

Geoff Woolf has spent longer than almost anyone in hospital with Covid. His son Nicky tells his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 24: The forever ponytail 11.02.2021 5:01

Tessica Brown put glue on her hair by mistake - and went viral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 23: The man who risked his life for civilisation 10.02.2021 6:17

Khaled Asaad loved Palmyra, a beautiful, ancient Syrian city. But when Isis captured it, his life was on the line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 22: The world's richest man retires 09.02.2021 7:43

Jeff Bezos is stepping down from running Amazon day to day. What will he do next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 21: Escape from Iran 08.02.2021 6:59

A British-Iranian man risks everything to avoid being a pawn in a diplomatic game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 20: The bat woman 05.02.2021 7:29

There's a theory that Covid-19 escaped from a lab in Wuhan. Should we take it seriously? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep19: Is the Russian vaccine safe? 04.02.2021 6:42

Russia cut corners to develop its Sputnik V covid vaccine. Can we trust it?> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zero Covid 03.02.2021 6:06

Some countries have decided not to try to live with Covid. They're trying to get rid of it altogether. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The never-ending power struggle 02.02.2021 5:58

The army seizes control in Myanmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man called Swampy 01.02.2021 5:36

Britain's best-known environmental activist is up to his old tricks again, underground Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vaccine queue-jumpers 29.01.2021 5:46

How a super-rich Canadian couple sneaked two jabs of the Moderna vaccine by posing as motel workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden homicides 28.01.2021 6:07

How many women are being killed - but not counted? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MeToo finally arrives in Greece 27.01.2021 5:51

Why has Greece taken so long to wake up to MeToo? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great vaccine gamble 26.01.2021 7:08

The UK is betting everything on giving people a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. How sure are we that it will work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.