• 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?
    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?
    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
  • How a mountaineer's death could change climbing forever
    Feb 26 2026

    The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria’s highest mountain, has captivated the world’s media.


    Writer: Poppy Bullard


    Producer: Poppy Bullard


    Host: Casey Magloire


    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell



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    9 mins
  • Why is youth unemployment in the UK rising?
    Feb 25 2026

    Youth unemployment in the UK is now higher than the European Union average for the first time since records began. Why are young people finding it so hard to get a job?


    Writer and producer: Jonathan Lewis


    Host: Ada Barumé


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett


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    7 mins
  • Russia’s war with Ukraine: four years on
    Feb 24 2026

    Today, four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war shows no sign of ending.


    Host: Casey Magloire

    Writer: Amalie Sortland

    Producer: Poppy Bullard

    Episode Photography: Joe Mee

    Executive producer: Matt Russell



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    10 mins
  • Is the one-in-one-out asylum policy with France working?
    Feb 23 2026

    The UK one-in-one-out deal with France to deter migrants from crossing the Channel on small boats entered into force last year. Since then, the deal has faced a number of legal challenges. Has the scheme been a success?


    Writer: Serena Cesareo

    Producer: Serena Cesareo

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett



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    6 mins
  • What does Andrew’s arrest mean for the royal family?
    Feb 20 2026

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as prince Andrew, has become the first member of the royal family since Charles I.


    Host: Ada Barumé

    Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Ada Barumé

    Episode Photography: Joe Mee

    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett



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    8 mins