• Ep 876: The Taylor Swift of tech
    Jun 20 2024

    Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company. The computer chip-maker’s good fortune has elevated its CEO to godlike status in the tech world, but will it last?


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    8 mins
  • Ep 875: Why Louie Hinchcliffe could be Team GB’s next athletics star
    Jun 19 2024

    The 100 metre sprinter has broken the ten second barrier with a personal best time of 9.95 seconds. Could he do the same at the Paris Olympics this summer?


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    7 mins
  • Ep 874: What Hunter Biden’s conviction means for his dad
    Jun 18 2024

    Last week Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges. What does the verdict mean for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election?


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    8 mins
  • Ep 873: Pro-Palestine candidates threaten to take votes from Labour
    Jun 17 2024

    Labour faces an unlikely challenge from a TikTok star in one of its safest seats. What impact could Israel’s war in Gaza have on Labour’s support in some areas?


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    5 mins
  • Ep 872: Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate’s last dance?
    Jun 14 2024

    The men’s Euros start in Germany tonight. It could be the last time we see the England manager lead the team into a major tournament.


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    7 mins
  • Ep 871: The cyberattack on London hospitals
    Jun 13 2024

    Why a ransomware attack by a Russian criminal gang led to the NHS issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations.


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    7 mins
  • Ep 870: Macron’s gamble: why France’s president called a snap election
    Jun 12 2024

    Emmanuel Macron has left rivals scrambling after calling early parliamentary elections. Will it backfire?


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    5 mins
  • Ep 869: Shein looks to London
    Jun 11 2024

    The controversial fast fashion retailer reportedly wants to sell its shares in London. What would it mean for the business and the City of London’s reputation?


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    7 mins