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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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