Podcast Episodes

Has Football Already Come Home?

Episode 631

Is Belgium paving the way for more international action over Gaza? Have the Lionesses paved the way for a permanent change in English football culture? What’s going on at Unite? 

Rebecca Moore is join…

Published on 2 months ago

Why has Israel launched a new air and ground attack on Deir al-Balah in Gaza?

Episode 630

Why has Israel launched a new air and ground offensive in Gaza, where many international aid organisations are operating? Will plans to overhaul the water companies in England and Wales work? And why…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why Trump won’t release the Epstein files

Episode 629

Will the conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein divide Trump from his MAGA supporters? Can British culture accept genetically modifying embryos to prevent serious diseases? And why have we only ju…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

What's fueling a rise in measles cases in the UK?

Episode 628

Is climate politics full of hot air? What’s next for the government’s Prevent scheme? What’s behind falling vaccine rates in some parts of the country? 

Rebecca Moore is joined by a trio of Observer r…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Salt Path Controversy: Behind the scenes

Episode 627

The Observer recently published a major investigation into the bestselling memoir The Salt Path. In this special episode, Giles Whittell is joined by the journalist behind the story, Chloe Hadjimathe…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Starmer and Macron make a deal on small boats?

Episode 626

Are Britain and France on the cusp of yet another agreement over small boats? Could the Texan floods have been prevented? Can women trust the justice system? 

Rebecca Moore is joined by Observer repor…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Was the Diddy trial a failure to prosecute?

Episode 625

Why did the case to prosecute rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs fail? Who’s to blame for Rachel Reeve’s terrible week? Should kids be taught to read faster? 

Giles Whittell is joined by a trio of Observer rep…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is the tech billionaire cosying up to Donald Trump?

Episode 624

Is Keir Starmer facing his most significant rebellion yet? Why is Chinese billionaire Justin Sun being accused of buying access to Donald Trump? And what should Health Secretary Wes Streeting focus o…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Have we reached peak women’s sport?

Episode 623

Why are TV audiences for women’s sport falling? Was the Nato summit a victory lap for Donald Trump? And who is Zohran Mamdani, the charismatic progressive running for New York City Mayor?

Giles Whitte…

Published on 3 months ago

What next for Iran?

Episode 622

Has Netanyahu got the Middle East exactly where he wants it? How will Iran respond to the US strikes on its nuclear facilities? Will the the conflict in the region change British politics forever?

Reb…

Published on 3 months ago