Sensemaker

New hope for sufferers of Huntington’s disease after the discovery of a treatment which could radically slow the disease. Writer: James TapperProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Sophia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s easy to write off the launch of Your Party as a side-show, away from the centre of politics in Westminster. But, according to Zarah Sultana, 750,000 people have registered interest in the party. Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation from The Observer has found there’s a financial link between RFK Jr. and supplement companies that market alternatives to Tylenol.Host: Tomini BabsWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Alexi MostrousEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US government says it has agreed a deal which would see a portion of TikTok owned by US investors. Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Girl group members turned solo artists have traditionally struggled to find success in Britain. Has Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix finally broken the curse?To listen to this story and more, listen to The Observer's brand new culture podcast We Have Notes - HEREWriter: Casey MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand, resigned after he claimed the company had been “silenced” on issues like Gaza.Host: Tomini BabsWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Kimmel’s show might be returning but his cancellation reveals the way the Trump administration is wielding power.Writer & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Robinson has transformed from a scrappy activist, to a slick media performer at the heart of the UK’s far-right movement. Writer: John SimpsonProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Andrew ButlerEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump was asked if he had sympathy for Peter Mandelson - the former UK ambassador to Washington - who was recently sacked for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Writer: Cat NeilanProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has issued more than 200 executive orders. Yet so far, only 20 proposed bills have become law.Writer: Bex SanderProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.