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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

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Episodes
  • Why are football World Cup tickets so expensive?

    Why are football World Cup tickets so expensive?
    Jun 10 2026

    Despite assurances that the men's football World Cup would sell out, thousands of tickets are still available on resale sites, at hugely inflated prices.


    Writer: Poppy Bullard


    Producer: Poppy Bullard


    Host: Ada Barume


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Matt Russell



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    5 mins
  • Why is Ghana criminalising LGBTQ+ people?

    Why is Ghana criminalising LGBTQ+ people?
    Jun 9 2026

    In recent years, several African countries have rowed back on LGBTQ+ rights, the latest being Ghana.


    Writer: Ada Barumé

    Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Host: Jonathan Lewis


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    7 mins
  • Why is Gen Z increasingly discontent with AI?

    Why is Gen Z increasingly discontent with AI?
    Jun 8 2026

    Booing AI at graduation ceremonies in the US is becoming a trend. What’s behind it?


    Host: Madeleine Parr

    Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

    Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

    Executive producer: Matt Russell



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    8 mins
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