Sensemaker
The Observer
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Jun 9, 2021 • 7min
Ep 105: Not quite a miracle
A new drug has been hailed as a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's. So why are so many people worried about it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2021 • 6min
Ep 104: A crypto carnival
What a Miami convention hall packed with 12,000 Bitcoin enthusiasts tells us about the cult of crypto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2021 • 5min
Ep 103: Waiting at the bar
British pubs and restaurants have reopened after a long lockdown. But can they find anyone to serve us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2021 • 7min
Ep 102: Bad marks for the Covid recovery plan
Boris Johnson's government announced its plans to help school children catch up on what they've missed because of Covid. It went straight to the back of the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2021 • 9min
Ep 101: The risk of reopening
The last Covid restrictions in England are supposed to be lifted in about three weeks. Is it safe to lift them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2021 • 8min
Ep 100: Naomi Osaka serves up a challenge to tennis
The argument between tennis star Naomi Osaka and the tennis authorities is about much more than post-match press conferences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2021 • 6min
Ep 99: Fever pitch
How one country may have tried to buy their way to a win at the Eurovision song contest... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2021 • 9min
Ep 98: A political assassination attempt
Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's old adviser, tried to finish off the health secretary's career this week. Will he succeed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2021 • 6min
Ep 97: A coma, a car crash and a president
Syria's president is about to 'win' another election. He became president almost accidentally, but he seems to be in power for life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2021 • 8min
Ep 96: Ready, steady...stop? The Tokyo Olypmics
The Tokyo Olympic Games are supposed to start in July. They've already been postponed from last year because of Covid. Could it happen again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
