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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

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Episodes
  • Why are Meta and Google liable for social media addiction?

    Why are Meta and Google liable for social media addiction?
    Mar 27 2026

    Social media companies have largely avoided responsibility for the impact their products have on people’s lives. But a new court ruling may change that.


    Host: Andrew Butler

    Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

    Clips used in the episode were from The New York Times.

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    9 mins
  • What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?

    What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?
    Mar 26 2026

    The House of Lords has voted to stop criminalising women for late term abortions. What will this mean for women in England and Wales?


    Host: Casey Magloire

    Writer: Ada Barumé

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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    8 mins
  • Is Cuba Donald Trump’s next target?

    Is Cuba Donald Trump’s next target?
    Mar 25 2026

    As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. Will this mean regime change in the communist country?


    Writer: Jonathan Lewis

    Producer: Ada Barumé

    Host: Ada Barumé

    Episode photography: Joe Mee

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

    Credits: The New York Times, The New Yorker and WNYC Studios



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    8 mins
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