Jonathan Lewis

Producer

Jonathan Lewis

Producer

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Unite officers' anger at ‘appalling’ vilification of ‘ghost job’ whistleblower

    Senior members slam internal investigations into misconduct claims, including alleged head-butting

    Sat, 8 Nov 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Why young people are toppling governments

    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?  

    7 min • S1, E1217

  • Jonathan Lewis
    How gen Z is shaping the future of Madagascar

    After three weeks of protest, the military has now seized power in Madagascar

    Mon, 3 Nov 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    The shakedown: Donald Trump vs the media

    Donald Trump has launched four lawsuits against major media organisations for up to $15 billion over the past year. This is the story of Trump's war on the media and the people driving it.  

    34 min • S1, E328

  • Jonathan Lewis
    NFL’s London Games are over – so what next for the Jags?

    For global domination, the NFL must ensure the quality on the pitch matches the hype off it

    Mon, 20 Oct 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    The rise of anti-trans threats in the US

    Since Donald Trump's return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are limited.

    8 min • S1, E1206

  • Jonathan Lewis
    All eyes on Weiss: new CBS news chief keeps US guessing

    Will the controversial founder of the Free Press website be the ogre that liberals fear?

    Sun, 12 Oct 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    An uncivil war inside Unite

    Unite was once the biggest trade union in Britain, and the largest funder - and kingmaker - of the Labour Party.  In the past its reputation has come under scrutiny. Then, in 2021, it elected its first female leader. She promised to clean up the union and restore trust, even if it meant losing the ear of Labour. Has she got the house in order? 

    31 min • S1, E326

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Leaked contract shows Unite ‘ghost worker’ was offered £50k a year

    Row over ‘phoney’ Heathrow job continues as watchdog investigates claims that union failed to keep proper accounting records

    Sat, 4 Oct 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    The diva and the dictator: opera at war

    Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine Anna Netrebko was the biggest opera star in a generation. Since the war, due to past support for Vladimir Putin, she has effectively been boycotted by theatres around the world. Except, this autumn, she'll be headlining the Royal Opera House's new season.  

    28 min • S1, E322

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Unite created phoney job to prevent challenge to leaders

    Union gave a Heathrow baggage handler a ‘ghost post’ and let him keep his first job, according to claim

    Sun, 28 Sept 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    ADHD and the age of overdiagnosis

    ADHD prescriptions have risen 18% year on year in England since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

    8 min • S1, E1173

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Birkenstock puts best foot forward as Crocs trails in ‘ugly shoe’ race

    A glance at earnings of the footwear giants shows how the battle over aerated footwear is changing

    Sun, 17 Aug 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Nepal’s new plan to ease overcrowding on Everest

    Nepal's Department for Tourism says it hopes that by waiving permit fees for the 97 lesser-climbed Himalayan peaks it can ease overcrowding on Everest and stimulate the local economy.  

    5 min • S1, E1172

  • Jonathan Lewis
    RFK Jr effect sends alternative medicine stocks soaring

    The US secretary of health’s policies, the rise of wellness influencers and a lack of doctors have caused a shift from traditional pharmaceuticals to other remedies

    Sat, 21 Jun 2025

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Signal failure: Who killed HS2?

    HS2 should have been a symbol of engineering excellence. Instead half of it has been scrapped and it's still running £50 billion over budget. This is the story of how Britain's largest infrastructure project became its biggest scandal.

    36 min • S1, E319

  • Jonathan Lewis
    What does the Afghan data leak mean for the 18,000 people on the list?

    In 2022, a UK Special Forces official accidentally leaked the names of over 18,000 Afghan nationals, British special forces operatives and MI6 agents, putting thousands of lives at risk if the information fell into the wrong hands.

    7 min • S1, E1152

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Why is Trump splitting with MAGA over Epstein?

    President Trump has spent his political career promoting conspiracy theories for electoral gain, now he’s trying to shut down one of the most enduring of the lot.

    7 min • S1, E1150

  • Jonathan Lewis
    Illiberal land: Hungary’s empire of ideas

    This is the story of how and why a small Central European country became the epicenter of global conservatism. It’s the tale of two men…and what happens when we ignore the powerful forces behind a government.

    33 min • S1, E316

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