Sensemaker
The Observer
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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.
Feb 12, 2021 • 7min
Ep 25: 306 days with Covid
Geoff Woolf has spent longer than almost anyone in hospital with Covid. His son Nicky tells his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2021 • 5min
Ep 24: The forever ponytail
Tessica Brown put glue on her hair by mistake - and went viral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
