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Waymo plans to roll out its driverless taxi service in London by the end of this year. But there are still obstacles the company needs to overcome to put autonomous vehicles on the road.
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Case... more
The assisted dying bill could be thrown out if it is not passed in the House of Lords by the end of this parliamentary session. Why is it taking so long to be voted through?
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Jonathan Lewis
Host: Casey Magloire Hosted ... more
Pub-owners and Landlords have been campaigning for more action from the government since last November’s budget when changes to business rates were announced.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Ada Barume
Episode photography: J... more
Since the pandemic, online chess has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity. Now tensions are rising between new personalities and an old guard who want to protect the game’s traditional format.
Writer & Producer: Jonathan Lewis
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Hi, love the show but feel you always break it off when it gets interesting. Does it have to be so short?
Israel is using starvation as a military tactic.They want Palestinians dead or outside Palestine.
I don’t like the Observer. All those boring privileged columnists moaning about how lucky they are. I stopped listening to the Guardian podcast a few years ago. I really liked Tortoise. It felt like a fresh take and it looked at things differently. I understand the Observer was a loss but I wish it hadn’t come to Tortoise.
Im a huge Tortoise fan and listen to everything they produce. But there’s no point in promoting Sensemaker as a less than 10-min curated news content when the content itself represents the smallest portion of the podcast. This is really annoying and frankly misleading fr your listeners.
You’ve killed the Observer & gutted the Guardian.
Won’t support Tortoise media anymore.
Unsubscribing now.
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Focuses on daily news stories that provide context and analysis to current events, aiming to make complex topics more accessible to listeners. Episodes often feature a variety of subjects, including politics, healthcare, social issues, and culture, with an emphasis on timely relevance and public interest. Unique in its short format, each episode is designed to deliver insightful content in about 7 to 10 minutes, providing listeners with informative 'info-snacks' that fit easily into their day. This approach allows for coverage of diverse issues ranging from international relations to local governance, catering to an audience that seeks quick yet substantial news updates.
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Recent guests on Sensemaker include:
1. Rachel Solvester
2. Rana Rehimpour
3. Dr. Daisy Dixon
4. Bernard Gray
5. Pete Hegseth
6. Dame Till Weichs
7. Aloe Sliber
8. Lucas Verdenbach
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