Will the government’s plan to stop young people smoking work?
01/05/2026 | 6 min
A law will make it illegal for people born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UK
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Casey Magloire
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Why is the Michael Jackson biopic such a hit?
30/04/2026 | 8 min
In cinemas around the world crowds are gathering to sing, and even dance along to the new Micheal Jackson biopic. Does that mean the controversial ‘King of Pop’ is uncancellable?
Writer: Ada Barumé and Casey Magloire Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Ada Barumé
Clip from Lionsgate trailer of ‘Micheal’
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How a sub-2 hour marathon finally happened
29/04/2026 | 8 min
Until Sunday, no one in history had run a sub-2 hour marathon. So how did Sabastian Sawe do it?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Casey Magloire
Episode photography:
Executive Producer: Katie Gunning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why your hayfever is getting worse
28/04/2026 | 5 min
Climate change and pollutants are making your allergies worse. But could the health consequences of warming weather be even more serious in the future?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Katie Gunning
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Is Ticketmaster ripping off fans?
27/04/2026 | 9 min
A jury in the US has won a case against Ticketmaster, claiming that they have monopolised the ticketing industry. What does this mean for concert goers?
Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clip credit: NBC News, BBC News
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