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The Observer

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.

To find out more about The Observer:

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Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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Sensemaker

Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-Thomas

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 

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Have Reform found that running councils is harder than it looks?

Last week, President Trump hosted a roundtable with conservative influencers - but notably absent were manosphere podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von.

Writer: Ada Barume

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

To find out more about The Observer:

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Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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Why is Joe Rogan ditching Donald Trump?

In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029. 

If you want to listen to more about the struggles facing UK nightlife, listen to The Observer’s podcast We Have Notes HERE.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Ada Barumé

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan remains vague. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Maglore

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What obstacles does the Gaza peace deal face?

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 content

Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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Is AI really stealing graduate jobs?

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

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Will the ceasefire hold in Gaza?

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 

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Is Donald Trump declining cognitively?

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 photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why is Tony Blair part of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza?

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 TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

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The rise of anti-trans threats in the US

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.co.uk 

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Can legal aid survive a cyber attack?

This week, Mark McDonald announced he is trying to bring Lucy Letby’s case back to the Court of Appeal. What reasons does he give for believing the circumstances have changed since her initial trial?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why does Lucy Letby’s new lawyer think she should be released?

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