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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

By: The Observer
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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.


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Episodes
  • Will jet fuel prices ruin your holiday?

    Will jet fuel prices ruin your holiday?
    May 15 2026
    The war in Iran, and its aftermath, threatens to cause widespread disruption to airlines while jet fuel prices could make summer holidays more expensive. What could it mean for summer holidays?

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    8 mins
  • How worried should we be about hantavirus?

    How worried should we be about hantavirus?
    May 14 2026

    After an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship led to the deaths of three people, health ministers are working to contain the virus. But how concerned should we be about the global health risk?


    Producer: Madeleine Parr

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    6 mins
  • How are the police using AI?

    How are the police using AI?
    May 13 2026

    Police forces across the UK are rapidly expanding their use of AI. How might AI improve policing?


    Host: Madeleine Parr

    Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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    9 mins
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