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Sensemaker

One story every day to make sense of the world.

The Sensemaker from Tortoise - one story every day to make sense of the world.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app for a listening experience curated by our journalists.Subscribe to Tortoise+&nb

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  • 1088. What’s behind Birmingham’s bin strikes?

    08:12||Season 1, Ep. 1088
    The standoff between Birmingham’s bin workers and the council is entering its fifth week as the latest pay offer was rejected. The Unite union says the dispute could spread to other areas of the country. . Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Casey MagloirePhotography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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  • 1087. Why did the UK government rush to save the last remaining steel power plant?

    08:21||Season 1, Ep. 1087
    MPs were recalled to Westminster early on Saturday and passed an emergency legislation that allowed the UK government to seize control of British Steel, after its Chinese owner appeared to threaten closure. How did we get here? And why has steel-making in the UK become an issue of national security? Writer: Serena CesareoProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
  • 1086. Will Donald Trump save the iPhone?

    07:23||Season 1, Ep. 1086
    The President has imposed a 145 per cent tariff on Chinese imports to America but has hinted smartphones could be exempt.Writer: Xavier GreenwoodProducer: Patricia ClarkeHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore
  • 1085. Why are your allergies worse this year?

    08:25||Season 1, Ep. 1085
    This weekend the Met Office declared the south of England experienced what it called a ‘pollen bomb.’ Why is hay fever season starting earlier, lasting longer and the symptoms are becoming more intense? Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore
  • 1084. Why are American politicians defending anti-abortion activists in the UK?

    09:20||Season 1, Ep. 1084
    When a 64-year-old woman was fined for holding a sign outside a UK abortion clinic, it sparked international backlash - including from organised, Christian activists in America and the US government. Writer: Phoebe Davis Producer: Serena CesareoHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Matt Russell
  • 1083. Why do climate change sceptics care about a volcano eruption?

    08:01||Season 1, Ep. 1083
    Tortoise has identified almost 300 influencers who are spreading misleading content about climate change that ranges from scepticism to misinformation. One of their false claims is that global warming is caused by an underwater volcano that erupted off the coast of TongaTo read more about Tortoise’s Hot Air project click here. Writer: Bex SanderProducer: Casey Magloire Host: Claudia Williams Episode photography: Alex Jones and Pununu Tukuafu, Tonga Geological Services.Executive Producer: Rebecca MooreImage credit: Pununu Tukuafu, Tonga Geological Services
  • 1082. What does Trump's tariff mean for your personal finances?

    08:42||Season 1, Ep. 1082
    Donald Trump's tariffs have caused chaos across international markets, but how does this impact your personal pensions and savings?Writer: Barney MacintyreHost: Tomini BabsProducer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Matt Russell