The world’s biggest boyband are back from their hiatus and set to go on a 82-date tour, but what impact will their return to the spotlight have on the Korean economy?
Writer: Casey Magloire Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Clips from 9 News Australia, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC News, Asia One News, Channel News Asia, 7NEWS Australia, Bloomberg News.
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Are war crimes happening in the Iran war?
30/03/2026 | 9 min
Several leading figures have come out and warned both sides in the Iran war could be at risk of committing war crimes. But what does this mean?
Host: Casey Magloire Writer: Matt Russell Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are Meta and Google liable for social media addiction?
27/03/2026 | 8 min
Social media companies have largely avoided responsibility for the impact their products have on people’s lives. But a new court ruling may change that.
Host: Andrew Butler Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clips used in the episode were from The New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?
26/03/2026 | 8 min
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 min
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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