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A wave of new graduates has taken to social media to complain that entry-level roles are disappearing as AI takes over. The Observer’s team analysed the data. Host: Claudia Williams Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free conten...

After just over two years of devastating war, a ceasefire has finally been announced in Gaza. Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Lilly Cheslaw and Steve Bloomfield Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our web...

After his speech to a room of US generals last week, some experts are beginning to worry about the 79-year-old. Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk  Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated...

Talks are underway in Egypt to try and secure an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. For the first time in two years the sides might agree to end the conflict. Under a US proposal former British PM, Tony Blair, who is a divisive figure in the region, would have a major role overseeing the peace process.  Writer: Rachel Sylvester and Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barumé Episode phot...

Since Donald Trump’s return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are limited. Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObse...

A cyber attack on the government’s Legal Aid Agency has resulted in vulnerable people’s data stolen and lawyers without pay. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer...

On Wednesday, European leaders gathered in Copenhagen to confront a growing threat: Russian drone incursions in European airspace.  Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk  Do...

 This week Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall join a bill of top comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. This is despite human rights abuses in the country. Writer: Rachael Healy Producer: Ada Barume Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New hope for sufferers of Huntington’s disease after the discovery of a treatment which could radically slow the disease.  Writer: James Tapper Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Sophia Fenton Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s easy to write off the launch of Your Party as a side-show, away from the centre of politics in Westminster. But, according to Zarah Sultana, 750,000 people have registered interest in the party.  Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObse...

An investigation from The Observer has found there’s a financial link between RFK Jr. and supplement companies that market alternatives to Tylenol. Host: Tomini Babs Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Alexi Mostrous Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early a...

The US government says it has agreed a deal which would see a portion of TikTok owned by US investors.  Writer: Stephen Armstrong Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Girl group members turned solo artists have traditionally struggled to find success in Britain. Has Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix finally broken the curse? To listen to this story and more, listen to The Observer's brand new culture podcast We Have Notes - HERE Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey Magloire  Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer...

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand, resigned after he claimed the company had been “silenced” on issues like Gaza. Host: Tomini Babs Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our websi...

Jimmy Kimmel’s show might be returning but his cancellation reveals the way the Trump administration is wielding power. Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk  Download the...

Tommy Robinson has transformed from a scrappy activist, to a slick media performer at the heart of the UK’s far-right movement.  Writer: John Simpson Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Andrew Butler Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump was asked if he had sympathy for Peter Mandelson - the former UK ambassador to Washington - who was recently sacked for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Writer: Cat Neilan Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head...

Since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has issued more than 200 executive orders. Yet so far, only 20 proposed bills have become law. Writer: Bex Sander Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our webs...

The announcement of a major Israeli ground offensive came within minutes of a UN report which states that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland  Host: Tomini Babs Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and...

Messages on unfired bullet casings left by Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, appear linked to online alt-right movements.   Writer: Jess Swinburne, with reporting from Nicky Woolf Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore & Jasper Corbett To find out more about The Observer: Subsc...

For decades, the pyramids, mummies, and hieroglyphs of Ancient Egypt have been reduced to clichés in textbooks and pop culture. A new exhibition seeks to change that. Writer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting from Laura Cumming Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for...

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the impact Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric are having on the environment. So how are those on the front line in the fight against climate change coping against a backdrop of rising scepticism?   Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Katie Gunning To find out...

Early on Wednesday morning Poland announced that for the first time Nato jets  had shot down Russian drones in its airspace. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colonel Hassan Ali Nur Shuute is giving Somali social media users a unique insight into the country’s war on terror.  Writer: Layla Mahmood and Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the recent cabinet reshuffle tell us about the new direction of the Labour party and the government? Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Casey Magloire Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.