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Why are maternity services in England in crisis?
05/03/2026 | 8 mins.
An independent inquiry has revealed the scale - of inadequacy in NHS maternity and neonatal services in England – and the devastating emotional and psychological consequences suffered by families. After a series of scandals, what is the state of maternity care in the country?

Writer: Serena Cesareo
Producer: Serena Cesareo
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s the man behind looksmaxxing?
04/03/2026 | 7 mins.
The man known as ‘Clavicular’ has become the face of ‘looksmaxxing’. But where did this internet phenomenon come from?

Watch Ben Zand’s new documentary ‘Why Men Rent Girlfriends (Darker Than You Think)’ HERE.

Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Ada Barumé
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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What does the bombing of Iran mean for the Middle East?
03/03/2026 | 8 mins.
The US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have triggered a conflict which is rapidly spreading across the Middle East.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What does the killing of a cartel boss mean for Mexico?
02/03/2026 | 8 mins.
The man known as ‘El Mencho’ headed up one of the world’s most powerful cartels. What does his killing by the Mexican military mean for the country?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

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Why did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas?
27/02/2026 | 9 mins.
How the fallout from a racial slur at this year’s Bafta awards might change the public’s perception of Tourette’s syndrome.

Writer: Casey Magloire and Amalie Sortland
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Casey Magloire
Episode photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone else A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword Recipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or onlineClick here to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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