What does Apple’s new CEO tell us about its future?
24/04/2026 | 7 mins.
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has announced that his successor will be the company's current head of hardware, John Ternus. But what does his appointment tell us about Apple’s strategy for the future in an industry increasingly invested in AI?
Writer: Madeleine Parr
Producer: Madeleine Parr
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Clip Credit: CBS
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Why is Keir Starmer on the ropes?
23/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in?
Reporter: Cat Neilan
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Casey Magloire
Episode photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
Clip credit: BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio
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Why is the UK paying to switch off wind energy?
22/04/2026 | 5 mins.
Wind, solar and nuclear now generate the majority of the UK's energy, but in a bid to promote renewables the government has ended up paying some wind farms to stop generating power, why?
Writer: Matt Russell Producer: Ada Barumé
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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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