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1,388 episodes
Updated June 19

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Jul 8, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 888: What will the new government do first?
After its landslide victory in the general election, what are the Labour government’s priorities for its first days in office?
Jul 5, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 887: Labour's landslide
Keir Starmer's party has won the general election with a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. This is how election night unfolded.
Jul 4, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 886: The march of the robot army
How drones are turning the conflict in Ukraine into a robo-war.
Jul 3, 2024 · 5 min
Ep 885: The search for Jay Slater
Spanish police have called off the search for Jay Slater, two weeks after the teenager disappeared in Tenerife. Why has the case got so much attention from people online?
Jul 2, 2024 · 9 min
Ep 884: Is there asbestos in makeup?
Hannah Fletcher was diagnosed with a rare asbestos-linked cancer called mesothelioma eight years ago. She thought the talc in her makeup was to blame, so she took several big beauty brands to court.
Jul 1, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 883: How the election looks on social media
Reform has emerged as the most dominant political party on social media ahead of the election, but what impact will this have on the results?
Jun 28, 2024 · 6 min
Ep 882: The deal to free Assange
After 14 years the Wikileaks founder is back in Australia after walking free from a US court
Jun 27, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 881: The election betting scandal
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have suspended candidates who allegedly placed bets on the election. What damage could the revelations do to both parties?
Jun 26, 2024 · 5 min
Ep 880: Stuck in space
Two astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station after multiple issues with the Boeing spacecraft that took them there. What’s the problem with Starliner – and what’s at stake?
Jun 25, 2024 · 8 min
Ep 879: The Booker prize winner facing jail for a 14-year old remark
Arundhati Roy is facing prosecution in India for comments she made in 2010. What does it say about free speech in the world’s biggest democracy?
Jun 24, 2024 · 8 min
Ep 878: The ghost of Boris Johnson
The Conservatives heralded the arrival of Boris Johnson to join their election campaign. A day later, it emerged he was going on holiday. Why can’t the party get over its former leader?
Jun 21, 2024 · 5 min
Ep 877: Kylian Mbappe’s warning about the far right
France’s greatest footballer has urged people to vote against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the upcoming elections
Jun 20, 2024 · 8 min
Ep 876: The Taylor Swift of tech
Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company. The computer chip-maker’s good fortune has elevated its CEO to godlike status in the tech world, but will it last?
Jun 19, 2024 · 6 min
Ep 875: Why Louie Hinchcliffe could be Team GB’s next athletics star
The 100 metre sprinter has broken the ten second barrier with a personal best time of 9.95 seconds. Could he do the same at the Paris Olympics this summer?
Jun 18, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 874: What Hunter Biden’s conviction means for his dad
Last week Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charge. What does the verdict mean for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election?
Jun 17, 2024 · 5 min
Ep 873: Pro-Palestine candidates threaten to take votes from Labour
Labour faces an unlikely challenge from a TikTok star in one of its safest seats. What impact could Israel’s war in Gaza have on Labour’s support in some areas?
Jun 14, 2024 · 6 min
Ep 872: Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate’s last dance?
The men’s Euros start in Germany tonight. It could be the last time we see the England manager lead the team into a major tournament.
Jun 13, 2024 · 6 min
Ep 871: The cyberattack on London hospitals
Why a ransomware attack by a Russian criminal gang led to the NHS issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations.
Jun 12, 2024 · 5 min
Ep 870: Macron’s gamble: why France’s president called a snap election
Emmanuel Macron has left rivals scrambling after calling early parliamentary elections. Will it backfire?
Jun 11, 2024 · 7 min
Ep 869: Shein looks to London
The controversial fast fashion retailer reportedly wants to sell its shares in London. What would it mean for the business and the City of London’s reputation?