The Slow Newscast Introducing the new host of the Slow Newscast
Jan 16, 2026
A new era begins as Claudia Williams announces a shift in hosting roles at the show. Alexi Mostrous takes the reins, bringing a wealth of investigative experience. He shares exciting plans for future stories, diving into intriguing topics like dark fleets and designer babies. Alexi encourages listeners to share their feedback and story suggestions, aiming to make the show even more engaging. Stay tuned for fresh insights and captivating narratives from this dynamic new host!
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Format Keeps Depth, Gets New Framing
- The Slow Newscast will keep its format of one deep story a week while changing its presentation with a new host.
- Alexei Mostras will add framing and occasional reporting to give more insight into upcoming episodes.
Claudia's Role Change And Introduction
- Claudia explains she has a new job at The Observer which is why she's been less present on the show.
- She introduces Alexei Mostras as the investigations editor known for series like Sweet Bobby and Elon's Spies.
Wide Investigative Range Planned
- Upcoming story topics will span oceans, tech, politics and bioethics, showing broad investigative range.
- Subjects include dark fleets, Bumble's trajectory, reform councils and designer-baby debates.