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Episodios

• The Pope’s AI warning 02.06.2026 7m

  Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Will an El Niño event cause even hotter summers? 01.06.2026 6m

  There are reports of a super El Niño on the way. But what would that mean for the UK and the world's weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Peter Murrell’s embezzlement scandal 29.05.2026 7m

  This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Madeleine ParrEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why is the government pushing for price caps? 28.05.2026 8m

  Last week, reports emerged that the UK Treasury had discussed with supermarkets the idea of capping prices on staple foods like bread, eggs and milk. But supermarkets pushed back.Host: Jonathan LewisWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy BullardEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Will the UK rejoin the EU? 27.05.2026 9m

  A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brexit is again part of the political debate.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Is social media damaging London’s tourist trade? 26.05.2026 7m

  AI videos depicting London rife with gangs, violence, and crime may be driving overseas tourists away from the capital.Writer: April McLennanProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Andrew ButlerEpisode photography: Lizzie TuckerExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips: BBC Panorama, NBC News, LBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Could the Married at First Sight allegations change the TV industry? 22.05.2026 7m

  What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV. Writer: Ada BarumeProducer:  Katie GunningHost: Madeleine Parr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• How serious is the new Ebola outbreak? 21.05.2026 8m

  A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring country Uganda has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. How concerned should we be?  Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettClip credit: WHO, Associated Press, TeleSUR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Smart glasses: the new era of covert recordings 20.05.2026 6m

  Meta sold seven million smart glasses in 2025, triple that of the previous two years combined. As smart glasses become cheaper and more widespread, do they present a threat to our privacy?Writer: Jonathan Lewis and April McLennanProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips: Project TV, Mint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why is the Strait of Hormuz still closed? 19.05.2026 8m

  While the US and Iran maintained the fragile ceasefire over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, remains effectively closed.Host: Madeleine ParrWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why are elite athletes doping for the Enhanced Games? 18.05.2026 6m

  The Enhanced Games kicks off on the 24th May, where competitors will be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs. But what is motivating elite athletes to take part? Writer and producer: Ada BaruméClips: Enhanced Games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Will jet fuel prices ruin your holiday? 15.05.2026 7m

  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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• How worried should we be about hantavirus? 14.05.2026 6m

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• How are the police using AI? 13.05.2026 8m

  Police forces across the UK are rapidly expanding their use of AI. How might AI improve policing? Host: Madeleine ParrWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• How much trouble is Keir Starmer in? 12.05.2026 6m

  After disastrous election results, the Prime Minister is fighting to save his political career.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• How could the government tackle antisemitism? 11.05.2026 8m

  Just under a fortnight ago, two Jewish men were stabbed on the street in Golders Green in North London, the latest in a string of attacks against Jewish people.Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Amalie Sortland Host: Madeleine ParrClip Credit: BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why does South Africa have a xenophobia problem? 08.05.2026 7m

  Videos of mobs of people attacking immigrants in South Africa have gone viral over the past few months. Where is all of this anger coming from?Writer: Seun MatilukoHost: Jonathan LewisProducer:  Matt RussellClip credits: AfricaWebTV, Reality Street Talk, Sky News, News Central and Newzroom Afrika Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• How could thousands of miscarriages be prevented? 07.05.2026 6m

  A long-standing policy in the UK means many women must have three miscarriages before investigations begin. But that’s now set to change.Writer: Seun MatilukoProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Madeleine ParrClip Credit: LBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Why is Elon Musk suing OpenAI? 06.05.2026 8m

  Tech giant Elon Musk is suing the company he cofounded, OpenAI, as well as his co founders. The dispute hinges on the company’s not for profit status, but what will it mean for the future of AI?Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Amalie Sortland Host: Madeleine ParrClip Credit: CNBC Television, MIT AeroAstro Centennial Symposium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Are stalking cases soaring in Britain? 05.05.2026 8m

  New data suggests that stalking offences have increased fiftyfold in England and Wales in the last decade. What explains the rise?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Poppy Bullard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.