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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.


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  • Is shared ownership housing really an affordable option?

    Is shared ownership housing really an affordable option?
    Apr 7 2026

    Why some people in shared home ownership schemes don’t feel they're as affordable as they seem.


    Writer: Ada Barumé

    Producer: Matt Russell

    Host: Ada Barumé


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    7 mins
  • Is the Iran War diving MAGA?

    Is the Iran War diving MAGA?
    Apr 2 2026

    Is the war in Iran impacting MAGA support for Donald Trump, if so, why?


    Writer: Casey Magloire

    Producer: Casey Magloire

    Host: Ada Barume

    Episode photography: Joe Mee

    Executive Producer: Matt Russell


    Clip credit: The Economist, NBC news, Forbes Breaking News, CNN and MS Now


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    9 mins
  • How is the Iran war affecting our cost of living?

    How is the Iran war affecting our cost of living?
    Apr 1 2026

    The impact of the war in Iran is being felt around the world. But how is it affecting the UK?


    Writer: Ada Barumé

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

    Clip from NBC News.


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    7 mins
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