Sensemaker
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1425 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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A Russian military vessel fired warning shots near a British couple as they sailed across the English channel. Why did it happen and does it matter?
Host and writer: Madeleine Parr
Producer: Katie Gunning
Episode photography: Joe Mee
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On Monday the Prime Minister announced that the government will be banning social media for all under 16s in the UK. But what does that really mean?
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On Sunday evening, a framework deal between the US and Iran was signed to end the four-month war. Will the deal last?
Host: Madeleine Parr
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
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The UK has seen far-right riots in the wake of two attacks in recent weeks - in Southampton and Belfast.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
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Host: Ada Barume
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Apple Podcasts1Will switch posh men off.
United Kingdom5 months ago - Too short
Hi, love the show but feel you always break it off when it gets interesting. Does it have to be so short?
Apple Podcasts5Judith21304
Austria8 months ago - Of course it’s not enough!
Israel is using starvation as a military tactic.They want Palestinians dead or outside Palestine.
Apple Podcasts5veganman1961United Kingdoma year ago - I don’t like The Observer.
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.
Apple Podcasts1Will switch posh men off.United Kingdoma year ago - Too much advertising too short a content
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.
Apple Podcasts3MolyluUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #45 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Hong Kong/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Argentina/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  South Africa/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  Russia/News/News Commentary |
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What is Sensemaker about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show provides concise, daily analysis of current events, with a strong focus on politics, geopolitics, and global health. Episodes frequently feature expert guests and journalists who dissect policy decisions, international conflicts, and major investigations, deliveringFast-paced context and clear takeaways in short runtimes. A notable strength is the ability to pair timely issue briefs with deep-dive insights from seasoned reporters and academics, making it a practical listen for professionals needing to stay informed without long commitment. A recurring edge is coverage of sensitive topics (security, privacy, governance) through a balanced, evidence-driven lens, which can be especially valuable for decision-makers and communicators t... more
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Recent guests on Sensemaker include:
1. Vladimir Koray
2. Dr. Andy Hodgai
3. Morgan Ofori
4. Johnny Penn
5. Dr. Christopher Sabatini
6. Heather Massey
7. Christopher Ola
8. Adam Scaife
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