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The Slow Newscast
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The Slow Newscast from The Observer takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From wars in Ukraine and Gaza through to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations covering some of the biggest topics of the day.
Who are the people biohacking themselves in a quest for immortality? Or the man taking on an entire nation in the high seas to protect whales? And what happened when humanity's most distant messenger fell silent? From a newsroom with a different approach to journalism these are the stories we tell.
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Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark: What does the future of AI look like?
6d ago00:32:07Tap to summarizeAnthropic co-founder Jack Clark joins The Observer to reveal why he believes there is a chance we will see human-level AI by 2028. From how AI is already changing the job market to a historic meeting at the Vatican, he explains why we must prepare for a future where technology forces us to rethink what it means to be human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'Social media is killing our kids'
1w ago00:38:59Tap to summarizeLast year in the UK, a fifth of people arrested for terrorism offences were under 18. Counter-terrorism experts warn that outlawing social media for children is a matter of national security. So what are children really watching online? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How might Labour's new leaders grow the UK?
2w ago00:24:17Tap to summarizeWith a leadership election on the horizon, there are discussions among the backbenches about how potential contenders might look to reshape and re-energise the UK's growth. The Observer's political editor Rachel Sylvester speaks with economics editor Ben Zaranko about what the various approaches might look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Doped Up!
2w ago00:48:11Tap to summarizeFor decades, doping has hid in the shadows of elite sports. Now, for the first time, it’s out in the open. The Enhanced Games promises a new era of ‘superhumanity’ – is this the future of sport?Reporters: Jeremy Whittle and Chris Marshall-BellProducer: Jonathan LewisArtwork: Blythe Walker SibthorpSound Design: Dominic DelargyExecutive Producer: Matt RussellEditor: Jasper CorbettClips: ABC News, Enhanced Games, Josh Brett, Daily Mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nigel Farage and the five million pound gift: what's wrong with that?
3w ago00:21:31Tap to summarizeIt was recently revealed by The Guardian that before he stood to be an MP in 2024, Nigel Farage received a £5 million gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne. But is there anything wrong with that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lively vs Baldoni: Inside Hollywood’s PR machine
3w ago00:35:28Tap to summarizeBlake Lively’s legal action against Justin Baldoni was settled just two weeks before it was due to go to trial. But the legal documents filed by both sides reveal something darker than a celebrity feud; a new troubling PR playbook.Reporting: Stephen Armstrong and Casey Magloire.Producers: Casey Magloire and Katie Gunning.Sound design: Dominic DelargyArtwork: Lucy StevensonEditor: Jasper Corbett Clips credits; ITV newsVogueNew York Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How could the elections define the UK?
4w ago00:26:19Tap to summarizeThe elections look set to create ominous headlines for Labour. In the locals they could see massive losses across the country. But in Wales and Scotland voters go to the polls to determine who will run the Senedd and Holyrood. It means the results might not just determine Keir Starmer’s future, but the future of the United Kingdom.Observer editor-in-chief James Harding sits down with political editor Rachel Sylvester to unpack what the elections could mean for Keir Starmer, Labour and the United Kingdom.Producer: Amalie Sortland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Djokovic in exile
4w ago00:42:08Tap to summarizeNovak Djokovic has long been Serbia’s most successful athlete, and perhaps most famous citizen. But as political conflicts such as youth protests have fractured the country, the tennis superstar has found himself on the outside of a regime and a country who once heralded him.Reporters: Francisco Garcia and Camilla Bell - DaviesProducer: Madeleine ParrArtwork: Harmony ClossSound design: Dominic DelargyEditor: Jasper CorbettClip Credits: Tennis Channel, The Telegraph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A mother's loss: The case of Tarryn Baird
Apr 3000:23:08Tap to summarizeAlexi is joined by the Observer's national news editor, Claudia Williams to discuss the case of Tarryn Baird. Last week, her husband, Christopher Trybus was cleared of driving her to kill herself. Where does a grieving mother who spent 10 years searching for answers go from here?Host: Alexi MostrousGuest: Claudia WilliamsProducer: Ada Barumé Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Freud’s missing Bacon
Apr 2800:37:18Tap to summarizeIn 1988, a painting by Lucian Freud of his one-time friend Francis Bacon was stolen from a Berlin art gallery. It’s now worth £20 million. This week, Steve Smith goes in search of the lost art.Reporter: Steve SmithProducer: Ada BaruméArtwork: Blythe Walker SibthorpSound design: Dominic DelargyEditor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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