Why has Israel launched a new air and ground attack on Deir al-Balah in Gaza?
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 ...
21 Jul 202524min
Why Trump won’t release the Epstein files
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 jus...
17 Jul 202537min
What's fueling a rise in measles cases in the UK?
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 re...
14 Jul 202531min
The Salt Path Controversy: Behind the scenes
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 Hadjimatheo...
11 Jul 202531min
Will Starmer and Macron make a deal on small boats?
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 report...
7 Jul 202527min
Was the Diddy trial a failure to prosecute?
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 repo...
4 Jul 202534min
Who is the tech billionaire cosying up to Donald Trump?
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 on...
30 Jun 202535min
Have we reached peak women’s sport?
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 Whittel...
27 Jun 202534min
