Sensemaker

Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have been narrowly rejected, just as similar efforts across the UK begin to stall.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

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After the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes on Israel. As the conflict intensifies, what is life like for civilians on the ground?  

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

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The UK Health Security Agency has declared an urgent public health alert following a meningitis outbreak in Kent that has left two young people dead.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

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Last week, Anthropic entered a legal battle with the US government after refusing to comply with terms related to the military use of its AI. As a result, the company is being cast as the “good guy” in the AI race - but is that reputation deserved?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

Credits: Slate, The New York Times, ABC News

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On the 9th March, five members of the Iranian national women's football team were granted asylum by the Australian government, but only two of them want to accept the offer. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Reporter: Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Poppy Bullard and Matt Russell

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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The government has released the first batch of documents linked to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. What’s in them?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars. But how do Oscar campaigns impact who wins a golden statue? 

Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett 

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As conflict continues in the Middle East, oil and gas prices have soared. What could that mean for the UK economy? 

Writer: Madeleine Parr

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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BrewDog was once the craft beer industry’s loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The Home Secretary has announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. What is the government actually proposing?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett 

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