Sensemaker

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

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7 shots in the back - in self defence?

Jacob Blake was shot 7 times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin last August - another high-profile victim of police violence. But now the district attorney has decided not to press charges against the police. How can that be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Racing ahead: Israel and the vaccine

Israel is vaccinating its people against coronavirus faster than any other country in world. How are they doing it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 2021•6 min

Where is Jack Ma?

One of the richest men in the world seems to have disappeared. What's going on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 06, 2021•5 min•Season -1Ep. -1

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