The government has released the first batch of documents linked to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. What’s in them?
Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to win an Oscar
13/03/2026 | 9 mins.
The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars. But how do Oscar campaigns impact who wins a golden statue?
Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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War in the Middle East: How bad is the economic shock?
12/03/2026 | 8 mins.
As conflict continues in the Middle East, oil and gas prices have soared. What could that mean for the UK economy?
Writer: Madeleine Parr Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What went wrong at BrewDog?
11/03/2026 | 7 mins.
BrewDog was once the craft beer industry’s loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work.
Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does Britain's immigration shake-up mean?
10/03/2026 | 7 mins.
The Home Secretary has announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. What is the government actually proposing?
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