The police’s treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Madeleine Parr
Episode photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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What is Trump’s endgame in Cuba?
04/06/2026 | 7 min
As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. But will these threats form the US president back fire?
Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why can cold water be so dangerous?
03/06/2026 | 6 min
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.
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