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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

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Episodes
  • What does the bombing of Iran mean for the Middle East?

    What does the bombing of Iran mean for the Middle East?
    Mar 3 2026

    The US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have triggered a conflict which is rapidly spreading across the Middle East.


    Writer: Poppy Bullard


    Producer: Poppy Bullard


    Host: Ada Barume


    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell



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    9 mins
  • What does the killing of a cartel boss mean for Mexico?

    What does the killing of a cartel boss mean for Mexico?
    Mar 2 2026

    The man known as ‘El Mencho’ headed up one of the world’s most powerful cartels. What does his killing by the Mexican military mean for the country?


    Writer: Ada Barumé


    Producer: Ada Barumé


    Host: Casey Magloire



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    9 mins
  • Why did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas?

    Why did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas?
    Feb 27 2026

    How the fallout from a racial slur at this year’s Bafta awards might change the public’s perception of Tourette’s syndrome.


    Writer: Casey Magloire and Amalie Sortland

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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    9 mins
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