More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal?
Writer: Ada Barumé
Producer: Ada Barumé
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pope’s AI warning
02/06/2026 | 7 min
Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Jonathan Lewis
Host: Jonathan Lewis
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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Will an El Niño event cause even hotter summers?
01/06/2026 | 6 min
There are reports of a super El Niño on the way. But what would that mean for the UK and the world's weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peter Murrell’s embezzlement scandal
29/05/2026 | 7 min
This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Madeleine Parr
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Why is the government pushing for price caps?
28/05/2026 | 8 min
Last week, reports emerged that the UK Treasury had discussed with supermarkets the idea of capping prices on staple foods like bread, eggs and milk. But supermarkets pushed back.
Host: Jonathan Lewis Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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