Police forces across the UK are rapidly expanding their use of AI. How might AI improve policing?
Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How much trouble is Keir Starmer in?
12/05/2026 | 6 mins.
After disastrous election results, the Prime Minister is fighting to save his political career.
Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How could the government tackle antisemitism?
11/05/2026 | 8 mins.
Just under a fortnight ago, two Jewish men were stabbed on the street in Golders Green in North London, the latest in a string of attacks against Jewish people.
Writer: Madeleine Parr Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Madeleine Parr Clip Credit: BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does South Africa have a xenophobia problem?
08/05/2026 | 7 mins.
Videos of mobs of people attacking immigrants in South Africa have gone viral over the past few months. Where is all of this anger coming from?
Writer: Seun Matiluko
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Matt Russell
Clip credits: AfricaWebTV, Reality Street Talk, Sky News, News Central and Newzroom Afrika
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How could thousands of miscarriages be prevented?
07/05/2026 | 6 mins.
A long-standing policy in the UK means many women must have three miscarriages before investigations begin. But that’s now set to change.
Writer: Seun Matiluko Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Madeleine Parr Clip Credit: LBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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