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Sensemaker

Sensemaker

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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.


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  • How a sub-2 hour marathon finally happened

    How a sub-2 hour marathon finally happened
    Apr 29 2026

    Until Sunday, no one in history had run a sub-2 hour marathon. So how did Sabastian Sawe do it?


    Writer: Jonathan Lewis


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Host: Casey Magloire


    Episode photography:


    Executive Producer: Katie Gunning

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    8 mins
  • Why your hayfever is getting worse

    Why your hayfever is getting worse
    Apr 28 2026

    Climate change and pollutants are making your allergies worse. But could the health consequences of warming weather be even more serious in the future?


    Writer: Jonathan Lewis


    Producer: Casey Magloire


    Host: Jonathan Lewis


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Katie Gunning



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    6 mins
  • Is Ticketmaster ripping off fans?

    Is Ticketmaster ripping off fans?
    Apr 27 2026

    A jury in the US has won a case against Ticketmaster, claiming that they have monopolised the ticketing industry. What does this mean for concert goers?


    Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire

    Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

    Clip credit: NBC News, BBC News


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    10 mins
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