Daily Sensemaker • S1, Episode 1217
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From Madagascar to Nepal, young people are leading protest movements that are shaking the foundations of power. What’s fuelling this global wave of unrest – and can it lead to lasting change?
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9 mins • S1, E1219
The Louvre heist: What next?
In one of the most audacious art crimes in history, masked thieves raided the Louvre and escaped with France’s crown jewels. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Rebecca Moore
9 mins • S1, E1218
Lawless London
London has earned a reputation as Europe’s phone theft capital. A record 80,000 phones were stolen last year. Yet data shows a twist – while devices are at risk, people themselves are safer than they’ve been in decades. Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Katie Gunning
7 mins • S1, E1216
How Prince Andrew lost his Royal titles
Last week, Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his title or honours. But why has the prince lost his titles now?
7 mins • S1, E1215
Sport is Donald Trump’s new political football
Donald Trump has threatened to move football World Cup games from liberal US cities. Could his friendship with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino make it happen?
9 mins • S1, E1214
Have Reform found that running councils is harder than it looks?
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
7 mins • S1, E1213
Why Joe Rogan is ditching Donald Trump
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
6 mins • S1, E1212
Why are Britain’s clubs closing?
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
7 mins • S1, E1211
The Gaza peace deal faces obstacles
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.
9 mins • S1, E1210
Graduates vs. AI
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
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