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    Trump vs the Pope. What does it mean?

    21/04/2026 | 9 mins.
    A public clash between Donald Trump and the Pope has exposed tensions inside America’s Christian right. Why does this matter?

    Writer: Jonathan Lewis

    Producer: Casey Magloire

    Host: Ada Barumé

    Episode photography: Michael Whitaker

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

    Clips: BBC, 9 New Australia, CNN

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    Why do Reform councillors keep quitting the party?

    20/04/2026 | 9 mins.
    Reform councillors are quitting more than any other party. What is behind the trend and how will it impact the local elections?

    Writer: Madeleine Parr

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Clip Credit: BBC Politics Midlands

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    Who really revealed Banksy’s identity?

    17/04/2026 | 7 mins.
    For years, many people have claimed to know the identity of Banksy, the anonymous British street artist. Now a recent report claims to have finally unmasked him. Could this cause his work to lose some of its value?

    Writer: Seun Matiluko

    Producer: Seun Matiluko

    Host: Casey Magloire

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    Why are beta blockers so popular?

    16/04/2026 | 7 mins.
    Data reveals that young women in the UK are increasingly being prescribed beta blockers. What is behind the trend?

    Read more here - ‘Magic pill’ beta blocker prescriptions for teenage girls rise 90% in a decade

    Writer: Casey Magloire
    Producer: Casey Magloire
    Host: Ada Barume
    Episode photography: Joe Mee
    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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    Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon?

    15/04/2026 | 7 mins.
    As talks between Israel and Lebanon get underway in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops in southern Lebanon to say that the fighting will continue.

    Host: Ada Barumé
    Writer & producer: Amalie Sortland
    Episode Photography: Joe Mee
    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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