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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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Sensemaker

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:

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Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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Can legal aid survive a cyber attack?

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:

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What does Europe do about Russian drones?

﻿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

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Why are Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall performing in Saudi Arabia?

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

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A breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

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

Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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Andy Burnham or Jeremy Corbyn: Where next for the British left?

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 access and ad-free content

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What’s really behind Trump’s war on painkillers?

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

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Could TikTok become MAGATok?

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: Rebecca Moore

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Has JADE broken the girl group curse?

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 website observer.co.uk 

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What’s Ben & Jerry’s without Jerry?

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

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What’s the link between Jimmy Kimmel and Project 2025?

Since December 2024, a run of scientific papers has illustrated AI’s capacity for deception. Deep learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio says the consequences could be existential.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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