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  • How could thousands of miscarriages be prevented?

    A long-standing policy in the UK means many women must have three miscarriages before investigations begin. But that’s now set to change.


    Writer: Seun Matiluko

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Host: Madeleine Parr

    Clip Credit: LBC

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    7 min
  • Why is Elon Musk suing OpenAI?

    Tech giant Elon Musk is suing the company he cofounded, OpenAI, as well as his co founders. The dispute hinges on the company’s not for profit status, but what will it mean for the future of AI?


    Writer: Madeleine Parr

    Producer: Amalie Sortland 

    Host: Madeleine Parr

    Clip Credit: CNBC Television, MIT AeroAstro Centennial Symposium

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    9 min
  • Are stalking cases soaring in Britain?

    New data suggests that stalking offences have increased fiftyfold in England and Wales in the last decade. What explains the rise?


    Writer: Jonathan Lewis


    Producer: Jonathan Lewis


    Host: Jonathan Lewis


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Poppy Bullard



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    9 min
  • Will the government’s plan to stop young people smoking work?

    A  law will make it illegal for people born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UK


    Writer: Poppy Bullard


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Host: Casey Magloire


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett



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    7 min
  • Why is the Michael Jackson biopic such a hit?

    In cinemas around the world crowds are gathering to sing, and even dance along to the new Micheal Jackson biopic. Does that mean the controversial ‘King of Pop’ is uncancellable?


    Writer: Ada Barumé and Casey Magloire

    Producer:  Ada Barumé

    Host: Ada Barumé


    Clip from Lionsgate trailer of ‘Micheal’





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    9 min
  • How a sub-2 hour marathon finally happened

    Until Sunday, no one in history had run a sub-2 hour marathon. So how did Sabastian Sawe do it?


    Writer: Jonathan Lewis


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Host: Casey Magloire


    Episode photography: 


    Executive Producer: Katie Gunning

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    9 min
  • Why your hayfever is getting worse

    Climate change and pollutants are making your allergies worse. But could the health consequences of warming weather be even more serious in the future?


    Writer: Jonathan Lewis


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Host: Jonathan Lewis


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Katie Gunning



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    6 min
  • Is Ticketmaster ripping off fans?

    A jury in the US has won a case against Ticketmaster, claiming that they have monopolised the ticketing industry. What does this mean for concert goers? 


    Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire 

    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett 

    Clip credit: NBC News, BBC News  


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    10 min
  • What does Apple’s new CEO tell us about its future?

    Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has announced that his successor will be the company's current head of hardware, John Ternus. But what does his appointment tell us about Apple’s strategy for the future in an industry increasingly invested in AI?


    Writer: Madeleine Parr


    Producer: Madeleine Parr


    Host: Jonathan Lewis


    Clip Credit: CBS



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    8 min
  • Why is Keir Starmer on the ropes?

    Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in? 



    Reporter: Cat Neilan


    Writer: Poppy Bullard


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Host: Casey Magloire


    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton


    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett


    Clip credit: BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio 


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    9 min

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