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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

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Episodes
  • Why is Gen Z increasingly discontent with AI?

    Why is Gen Z increasingly discontent with AI?
    Jun 8 2026

    Booing AI at graduation ceremonies in the US is becoming a trend. What’s behind it?


    Host: Madeleine Parr

    Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive producer: Matt Russell



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    8 mins
  • The fallout from the Henry Nowak case

    The fallout from the Henry Nowak case
    Jun 5 2026

    The police’s treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system.


    Writer: Poppy Bullard


    Producer: Poppy Bullard


    Host: Madeleine Parr


    Episode photography: Sofia Fenton


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell



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    8 mins
  • What is Trump’s endgame in Cuba?

    What is Trump’s endgame in Cuba?
    Jun 4 2026

    As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. But will these threats form the US president back fire?



    Host: Ada Barumé

    Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Episode Photography: Joe Mee

    Executive producer: Matt Russell

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    7 mins
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