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Ada Barumé

Audio Producer

Ada is an audio producer predominantly working on The Observer's Slow Newscast investigations. She previously produced the OSF partnership series, What’s Wrong with Democracy?, for Tortoise and before that worked as a video producer for AFP news agency

Photo of Ada Barumé

Ada Barumé

Audio Producer

Ada is an audio producer predominantly working on The Observer's Slow Newscast investigations. She previously produced the OSF partnership series, What’s Wrong with Democracy?, for Tortoise and before that worked as a video producer for AFP news agency

  • Ada Barumé
    Why cold water can be so dangerous

    More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal?  

    6 min • S1, E1372

  • Ada Barumé
    On trial: oil and war crimes

    Senior executives of Swedish firm Lundin Oil stand accused of complicity in war crimes. The case against them took more than a decade to come to trial, and the trial was the longest in Swedish history. If they are found guilty it could change how the rich and powerful operate around the world, but will it deliver justice for the Sudanese victims of war?

    51 min • S1, E408

  • Ada Barumé
    Could the Married at First Sight allegations change the TV industry?

    What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV.  Writer: Ada Barume Producer:  Katie Gunning Host: Madeleine Parr

    7 min • S1, E1365

  • Ada Barumé
    The new Ebola outbreak

    A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring country Uganda has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. How concerned should we be? Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clip credit: WHO, Associated Press, TeleSUR

    8 min • S1, E1364

  • Ada Barumé
    Why elite athletes are doping for the Enhanced Games

    The Enhanced Games kicks off on the 24th May, where competitors will be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs. But what is motivating elite athletes to take part?

    6 min • S1, E1361

  • Ada Barumé
    How will Britain respond to a rise in anti-semitic terror attacks?

    In the wake of the terror attacks in Golders Green, what can Britain do to stop antisemitic violence? With a historic marathon record broken, how did Sabastian Sawe achieve his sub 2-hour time? And as the May elections approach, exactly how bad are Labour's prospects? Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer's Jeevan Vasagar, Jess Hayden and Andrew Rawnsley as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.  Live at The Royal Society of Arts!  

    43 min • S1, E329

  • Ada Barumé
    A mother's loss: The case of Tarryn Baird

    Alexi is joined by the Observer's national news editor, Claudia Williams to discuss the case of Tarryn Baird. Last week, her husband, Christopher Trybus was cleared of driving her to kill herself. Where does a grieving mother who spent 10 years searching for answers go from here?  

    23 min • S1, E399

  • Ada Barumé
    Why the Michael Jackson biopic is 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?

    7 min • S1, E1350

  • Ada Barumé
    Freud’s missing Bacon

    In 1988, a painting by Lucian Freud of his one-time friend Francis Bacon was stolen from a Berlin art gallery. It's now worth £20 million. This week, Stephen Smith goes in search of the lost art.

    37 min • S1, E398

  • Ada Barumé
    Trump vs the Pope

    A public clash between Donald Trump and the Pope has exposed tensions inside America's Christian right. Why does this matter? 

    9 min • S1, E1343

  • Ada Barumé
    Is this the end of Orban's influence?

    After sixteen years of rule in Hungary, Viktor Orbán has been voted out of office. But in that time, he's built a deep-rooted network of soft power through think-tanks, universities and media organisations. As the new Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to assert his own identity and vision for Hungary, will Orbanism's influence cause him problems?   Slow Newscast Extra:  Host: Ada Barumé Producer: Amalie Sortland Executive Producer: Matt Russell   Illiberal land: Hungary's empire of ideas Reporter: David Aaronovitch Producer: Jonathan Lewis Artwork: Lola Williams Sound Design: Dominic Delargy Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

    41 min • S1, E395

  • Ada Barumé
    London plumber sentenced to death for African coup attempt back in the UK

    Youssouf Ezangi instead facing life sentence in Belmarsh prison after deal struck with the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026

  • Ada Barumé
    Antisemitism and the return of Kanye West

    What can NASA's latest rocket launch teach us about our bodies? Is shared house ownership worth it? And what does the return of Kanye West tell us about our relationship with musicians? Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Jessica Hayden, The Observer's assistant sports editor; Ada Barumé, producer; and Phoebe Davis, reporter, to see who can pitch the top story of the day.  **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk 

    31 min • S1, E325

  • Ada Barumé
    Why shared ownership might not be an affordable option

    Some residents in shared home ownership schemes are finding that rising rents and service charges are making their homes increasingly unaffordable.  

    7 min • S1, E1333

  • Ada Barumé
    The Iran war and MAGA

    Is the war in Iran impacting MAGA support for Donald Trump, if so, why?  

    9 min • S1, E1332

  • Ada Barumé
    How the Iran war is affecting our cost of living

    The impact of the war in Iran is being felt around the world. But how is it affecting the UK?    Writer: Ada Barumé Producer:  Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Clip from NBC News.   This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker

    6 min • S1, E1331

  • Ada Barumé
    The economics of K-pop and BTS

    The world's biggest boyband are back from their hiatus and set to go on a 82-date tour, but what impact will their return to the spotlight have on the Korean economy?    Writer: Casey Magloire  Producer: Amalie Sortland  Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Clips from 9 News Australia, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC News, Asia One News, Channel News Asia, 7NEWS Australia, Bloomberg News.

    9 min • S1, E1330

  • Ada Barumé
    Abortion law reform in England and Wales

    The House of Lords has voted to stop criminalising women for late term abortions. What will this mean for women in England and Wales?    Host: Casey Magloire Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett  

    8 min • S1, E1327

  • Ada Barumé
    Donald Trump’s push to ‘take’ Cuba

    As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. Will this mean regime change in the communist country?  Credits: The New York Times, The New Yorker and WNYC Studios

    8 min • S1, E1326

  • Ada Barumé
    The AI chatbots accused of encouraging violence

    Two lawsuits allege that artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT, have encouraged people to commit harm not just to themselves, but to others.    Reporter: Patricia Clarke   Writer: Poppy Bullard   Producer: Poppy Bullard   Host: Ada Barumé   Episode photography: Joe Mee   Executive Producer: Matt Russell  

    7 min • S1, E1325

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