Podcast Episodes

The Sunday Edition: The Chagos Islands deal that could threaten the special relationship

This episode was originally published in February.

Having ruled the Chagos Islands since the 1800s, the UK now wants to cede sovereignty of the tiny a…

1 year ago

Harry's war of words continues as a new Court appearance looms

This week has provided no respite in the saga surrounding Prince Harry's resignation from the charity he founded, as news broke that he he will be in…

1 year ago

How Marine Le Pen’s conviction could strengthen the far-right

The conviction of France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling European Union funds came as a major blow to her, preventing her from runnin…

1 year ago

The man arrested over a dispute with his daughter's school

When Maxie Allen complained to his daughter’s primary school about the recruitment process for a new head teacher, he hoped it would result in more o…

1 year ago

Liberation day or demolition derby?

Donald Trump will reveal his much-awaited tariffs today on a day he’s called ‘Liberation Day’, as world leaders and the global markets brace for impa…

1 year ago

What happens when the company that owns your DNA goes bust?

Pioneering DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy after failing to live up to its six billion-dollar promise. What does that mean for t…

1 year ago

Donald Trump and the campus speech wars

In the wake of a crackdown by the Trump administration on universities with threats to withhold funding following protests on campuses, Manveen Rana …

1 year ago

The Sunday Edition: Donald Trump’s imperial ambitions

This episode was originally published in January.

The US president-elect has sparked a series of diplomatic rows after saying he was willing to use mi…

1 year ago

What Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement means for your money

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement - but what does it really mean for your money? Holly Mead is joined by Jo Noble, Chris Et…

1 year ago

How Japan paved the way for western ‘kidults’

Japanese ‘kidults’ revolutionised pop culture in the 90s and 00s, turning to their inner children to cope with economic crisis and post-industrial so…

1 year ago