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  • Can legal aid survive a cyber attack?

    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


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    9 min
  • What does Europe do about Russian drones?

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

    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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    8 min
  • A breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

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

    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:

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    9 min
  • What’s really behind Trump’s war on painkillers?

    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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    11 min
  • Could TikTok become MAGATok?

    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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    7 min
  • Has JADE broken the girl group curse?

    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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    9 min
  • What’s Ben & Jerry’s without Jerry?

    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:

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

    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:

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    10 min

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