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The Observer
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Dec 7, 2021 • 6min
Ep 233: Dread in Ukraine
Russia is building up troops near its border with Ukraine. Moscow claims there is a growing threat on its western border. It all feels like a return to 2014... why the renewed tensions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2021 • 6min
Ep 232: Is Scotland cooling on independence?
In Scotland, the SNP is committed to trying again for a referendum on independence. But timing is everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2021 • 6min
Ep 231: Parole for Pistorius?
Oscar Pistorius, South Africa's most famous athlete, was jailed in 2013 for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. He could soon be released on parole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2021 • 6min
Ep 230: Labour's levelling up
Both Labour and the Conservatives agree the country needs to level up. How we get there is where the parties split. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2021 • 7min
Ep 229: Reproductive rights at risk
For almost 50 years, women in the United States have had the right to have an abortion. But a Supreme Court case could put those rights in jeopardy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2021 • 6min
Ep 228: Understanding Omicron
Scientists think the new mutation of Covid-19 could be linked to HIV. How? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2021 • 6min
Ep 227: Stopping the people smugglers
How can Britain and France stop the lucrative, and deadly, trade in human lives in small boats across the English Channel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2021 • 6min
Ep 226: A hospital's prisoner
Tony Hickmott has autism and learning difficulties. For more than 20 years he's been held in a specialist hospital, hours away from his family. His local council blame a lack of other options - how can this be justified? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2021 • 7min
Ep 225: The blob running Britain?
Kate Bingham is one of many public figures to accuse the government, civil service, and the media of being a "blob" resistant to reform. Is it really a problem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2021 • 6min
Ep 224: Europe's anti-lockdown fight
This week, Austria brought in its fourth national lockdown and said Covid vaccines will become a legal requirement from early next year. It’s been met with large protests and threats of strike action. Will the UK follow a similar path? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
