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Sensemaker is hosted by The Observer. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Pope’s AI warning" (2 June 2026, 7 minutes), "Will an El Niño event cause even hotter summers?" (1 June 2026, 7 minutes), and "Peter Murrell’s embezzlement scandal" (29 May 2026, 8 minutes).
Sensemaker publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
Booking probability for Sensemaker is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sensemaker requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sensemaker's contact route on record: verified email.
The Observer hosts Sensemaker, a news podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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Episode #1371
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 #1370
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.
Episode #1369
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...
Episode #1368
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...
Episode #1367
A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brexit is again part of the political debate. Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell...
Episode #1366
AI videos depicting London rife with gangs, violence, and crime may be driving overseas tourists away from the capital. Writer: April McLennan Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Andrew Butler Episode photography: Lizzie...
What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV. Writer: Ada Barume Producer: Katie Gunning Host: Madeleine Parr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Episode #1364
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring country Uganda has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation. How concerned should we...
Episode #1363
Meta sold seven million smart glasses in 2025, triple that of the previous two years combined. As smart glasses become cheaper and more widespread, do they present a threat to our privacy? Writer: Jonathan Lewis and...
Episode #1362
While the US and Iran maintained the fragile ceasefire over the weekend, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, remains effectively closed. Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie...
The Enhanced Games kicks off on the 24th May, where competitors will be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs. But what is motivating elite athletes to take part? Writer and producer: Ada Barumé Clips: Enhanced...
Episode #1360
The war in Iran, and its aftermath, threatens to cause widespread disruption to airlines while jet fuel prices could make summer holidays more expensive. What could it mean for summer holidays? Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode #1359
After an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship led to the deaths of three people, health ministers are working to contain the virus. But how concerned should we be about the global health risk? Producer: Madeleine...
Episode #1358
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...
Episode #1357
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...
Episode #1356
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...
Episode #1355
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...
Episode #1354
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...
Episode #1353
Tech giant Elon Musk is suing the company he cofounded, OpenAI, as well as his co founders. The dispute hinges on the company’s not for profit status, but what will it mean for the future of AI? Writer: Madeleine Parr...
Episode #1352
New data suggests that stalking offences have increased fiftyfold in England and Wales in the last decade. What explains the rise? Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Jonathan Lewis Episode...
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