Sensemaker
The Observer
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Nov 9, 2021 • 8min
Ep 213: Where did all the doctors go?
Lots of GPs are leaving the profession, and we can't recruit or train new ones fast enough to fill the gaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 8min
Ep 212: A peace prize winner goes to war
Abiy Ahmed, prime minister of Ethiopia, won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago. How has he ended up accused of war crimes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2021 • 7min
Ep 211: A sleazy fiasco
Boris Johnson tried to save his colleague Owen Paterson from accusations of sleaze. He failed, but by trying he's damaged himself and the reputation of Parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2021 • 6min
Ep 210: Coal and climate
In Cumbria, there's a plan for a new coal mine. Should we say no to it for the sake of the planet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2021 • 7min
Ep 209: Russia's HIV epidemic
In much of the world, rates of HIV infection are falling. In Russia, they're going through the roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 6min
Ep 208: Handing back stolen treasures
France has decided to return some artefacts from one of its museums which were looted from Benin more than a century ago. Might museums in other western countries have to follow suit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 7min
Ep 207: How to police a COP
The United Nations’ Climate Change Conference is underway in Glasgow. Whatever it agrees, how do we measure it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 6min
Ep 206: The endemic equilibrium
The government is under increasing pressure to reintroduce Covid restrictions. Why are they holding off? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 7min
Ep 205: A bullish budget?
Inflation is on the rise, and Rishi Sunak’s high-spending budget could push it up further. Will the Bank of England step in and draw the purse strings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 6min
Ep 204: Not so golden
For a reported £150m, David Beckham has agreed to become the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – and an ambassador for the country. It's a move that might put his reputation at risk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
