Sensemaker
The Observer
The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone else A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword Recipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or onlineClick here to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Feb 26, 2021 • 9min
Ep 35: A very British business
Tortoise Media has been investigating one of the UK's richest men and his company. Are they as British as they seem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2021 • 7min
Ep 34: The Prince with a private army
Erik Prince's mercenary army, Blackwater, was the biggest private army in the world. Is he back in business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2021 • 7min
Ep 33: Harry, Meghan & the Royals: why couldn't they work it out?
Prince Harry and Meghan's trial separation from the Royal family has just been made permanent. It's not the outcome anyone involved want. So why has it turned to this way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2021 • 8min
Ep 32: Uber for the workers
A landmark case in the UK Supreme Court could be a fork in the road for Uber Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2021 • 6min
Ep 31: India cracks down
A 22-year old activist has been jailed in India for supporting poor farmers. What's going on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2021 • 8min
Ep 30: McDonalds in the dock
McDonalds stands accused of discriminating against Black owners of its restaurants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2021 • 7min
Ep 29: Dubai's billionaire ruler
The story of a corrupt empire – and the man the West just can't seem to resist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2021 • 6min
Ep 28: Vaccines Inc
How a horse-racing family created the biggest vaccine-maker in the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2021 • 8min
Ep 27: The falling-out
A bitter row is threatening to tear apart the Scottish National Party. It matters to the whole of the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2021 • 8min
Ep 26: Driving for freedom in Saudi Arabia
Loujain al-Hathloul spent 3 years in jail in Saudi Arabia for the crime of 'driving while female'. Why has she just been released? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
