More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal?
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pope’s AI warning
02/06/2026 | 7 mins.
Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Jonathan Lewis
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Will an El Niño event cause even hotter summers?
01/06/2026 | 6 mins.
There are reports of a super El Niño on the way. But what would that mean for the UK and the world's weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peter Murrell’s embezzlement scandal
29/05/2026 | 7 mins.
This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Madeleine Parr
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Why is the government pushing for price caps?
28/05/2026 | 8 mins.
Last week, reports emerged that the UK Treasury had discussed with supermarkets the idea of capping prices on staple foods like bread, eggs and milk. But supermarkets pushed back.
Host: Jonathan Lewis Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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