Sensemaker

Written by: Tortoise Media
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  • The Sensemaker from Tortoise - one story every day to make sense of the world.


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Episodes
  • Is Anora the most radical film at this year’s Oscars?

    Is Anora the most radical film at this year’s Oscars?
    Feb 28 2025

    This year’s Oscars are more political than ever, with Anora being the critics’ favorite for Best Picture. But could its portrayal of sex work signal a real shift in Hollywood’s attitude, or is it just another fleeting moment?


    Writer: Stephen Armstrong


    Producer: Ada Barumé


    Host: Tomini Babs


    Episode photography: Joe Mee


    Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore




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    8 mins
  • Trump’s purge of the military

    Trump’s purge of the military
    Feb 27 2025

    In a massive shake-up of the US armed forces, the Trump administration has fired the country’s most senior military officer, the admiral leading the navy and several other senior figures. Why? And what does that mean for the world’s most powerful military?


    Writer: Jasper Corbett

    Producer: Xavier Greenwood

    Host: Casey Magloire

    Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore



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    8 mins
  • Is the rise of Germany’s far-right a wake-up call for Europe?

    Is the rise of Germany’s far-right a wake-up call for Europe?
    Feb 26 2025

    Germany’s far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland, secured second place in the weekend’s election, doubling its previous vote share. With concerns that the long-standing “firewall” against the AfD is weakening, can incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigate domestic and global challenges to stop its rise?


    Writer: Cat Neilan

    Producer: Casey Magloire

    Host: Claudia Williams

    Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore




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    8 mins

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