Sensemaker

The impact of the war in Iran is being felt around the world. But how is it affecting the UK? Writer: Ada BaruméProducer:  Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClip from NBC News.This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker

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 BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips from 9 News Australia, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC News, Asia One News, Channel News Asia, 7NEWS Australia, Bloomberg News.

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 MagloireWriter: Matt RussellProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett

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 ButlerWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettClips used in the episode were from The New York Times.

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 MagloireWriter: Ada BaruméProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett

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 LewisProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Credits: The New York Times, The New Yorker and WNYC Studios

Two lawsuits allege that artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT, have encouraged people to commit harm not just to themselves, but to others. Reporter: Patricia ClarkeWriter: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt Russell

Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have been narrowly rejected, just as similar efforts across the UK begin to stall.Host: Casey MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt RussellSome clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

After the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes on Israel. As the conflict intensifies, what is life like for civilians on the ground?  Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Casey Magloire