Alexi Mostrous

In this discussion, Alexi Mostrous, Head of Investigations at The Observer, dives into the political fallout from the release of 20,000 documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, questioning if they could fracture Trump’s loyal base. Chloe Hadjimatheou, Narrative editor at The Observer, analyzes Trump’s controversial $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit. Poppy Bullard, a producer focused on UK politics, explores challenges facing Keir Starmer, debating whether a recent briefing indicates vulnerability in his leadership.

Chloe Hadjimatheou, an investigative reporter for The Observer, and Alexi Mostrous, the investigations editor, delve into the controversy surrounding the bestselling memoir, The Salt Path. They discuss the allegations of authenticity regarding the author's experiences with homelessness and the literary implications of such discrepancies. The podcast also examines the emotional resonance of the memoir's claims on health, public reactions, and the ethical dilemmas of portraying personal narratives. Their insights shed light on the complexities of truth in memoir storytelling.

Chloe Hadjimatheou, an Observer reporter specializing in the Middle East, discusses the implications of Israel's strikes on Iran, highlighting rising tensions and potential retaliation. Award-winning tech journalist Karen Hao explores the significant environmental toll of AI technologies, urging for sustainable practices. Alexi Mostrous sheds light on the worrying trend of anti-vaxxers infiltrating U.S. health policy, while James Tapper challenges stereotypes about Generation Z, advocating for a deeper understanding of generational dynamics beyond labels.