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The rise and rise of Reform and the posthumously published diary of Joan Didion
Episode 544
What are the ethical dilemmas of publishing a writer's private works after their death? A new poll reveals that Nigel Farage’s Reform Party may be …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Taliban refuses to return $7bn of US arms and Doge takes on USAID
Episode 543
A gang of young officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency targeted the US Agency for International Development. What does that t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why is the Royal Family off limits in Parliament and could Trump force Palestinians out of Gaza?
Episode 542
What are the 180-year-old rules that prevent MPs from debating issues about the Royal Family? As Donald Trump floats the idea of “clearing out” Gaza,…
1 year, 2 months ago
An art heist in the Netherlands and will there ever be a third runway at Heathrow Airport?
Episode 541
Why were priceless ancient Romanian artefacts stolen from a Dutch museum and what does this tell us about the global black market in stolen art? Will…
1 year, 2 months ago
Israeli settlers in the West Bank and the millionaire paying to dodge death
Episode 540
How much is tech guru Bryan Johnson willing to put his 19-year-old son through in his quest to avoid dying? Why 33% of surveyed Gen Z-ers say they pr…
1 year, 2 months ago
Who is the bishop who urged Trump to “have mercy” and why was crypto booming at Davos?
Episode 539
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s direct plea to Donald Trump has led a Republican congressman to demand her deportation. Should Democrats buy Trump’s mem…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ceasefire in Gaza, allegations against Neil Gaiman, and Donald Trump returns
Episode 538
How Tortoise first reported on the allegations made against author Neil Gaiman. Does a ceasefire in Gaza mean peace? And what are Donald Trump’s plan…
1 year, 2 months ago
How should the media handle Trump 2.0?
Episode 537
As the world gears up for a second Donald Trump presidency, how will newsrooms handle the whirlwind this time around? What lessons will they take fro…
1 year, 3 months ago
The price of Shein’s fast fashion and what’s gone wrong for Rachel Reeves?
Episode 536
What should politicians do about allegations of poor treatment for workers at Shein’s factories in China? Will Keir Starmer back the chancellor amid …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why is Mark Zuckerberg changing Meta’s policies and will the LA wildfires make California uninsurable?
Episode 535
How will climate events like fires and hurricanes affect America’s home insurance market? Why is the Silicon Valley tech boss scrapping fact-checking…
1 year, 3 months ago