What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?
26/03/2026 | 8 mins.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Cuba Donald Trump’s next target?
25/03/2026 | 8 mins.
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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Are AI chatbots encouraging violence?
24/03/2026 | 7 mins.
Two lawsuits allege that artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT, have encouraged people to commit harm not just to themselves, but to others.
Reporter: Patricia Clarke
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Why did Scotland reject assisted dying?
23/03/2026 | 9 mins.
Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have been narrowly rejected, just as similar efforts across the UK begin to stall.
Host: Casey Magloire Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why has the Middle East conflict spread to Lebanon?
20/03/2026 | 7 mins.
After the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes on Israel. As the conflict intensifies, what is life like for civilians on the ground?
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Casey Magloire
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