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Why Joe Rogan is ditching Donald Trump

Last week, President Trump hosted a roundtable with conservative influencers - but notably absent were manosphere podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von. Writer: Ada Barume
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Casey Magloire

Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029.  If you want to listen to more about the struggles facing UK nightlife, listen to The Observer’s podcast We Have Notes HERE. Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Cesareo Host: Ada Barumé Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore  

The Gaza peace deal faces obstacles

The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan remains vague.

Gaza's deadly aid

Since May, almost 900 Palestinians are reported to have been killed in the vicinity of aid checkpoints. So what exactly has happened at these aid sites?

An uncivil war inside Unite

Unite was once the biggest trade union in Britain, and the largest funder - and kingmaker - of the Labour Party.  In the past its reputation has come under scrutiny. Then, in 2021, it elected its first female leader. She promised to clean up the union and restore trust, even if it meant losing the ear of Labour. Has she got the house in order? 

Contagion: RFK Jr’s war on public health

Insiders tell the story of how the US Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has hollowed out the Center for Disease Control putting the whole world at risk in the event of another pandemic. 

The return of the hostages

Hamas has released the last 20 living hostages and in return, Israel has freed over 1,700 Palestinian detainees. We're devoting the entire episode to the latest from Gaza. Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Chloe Hadjimatheou and Middle East Correspondent Ruth Michaelson, to answer questions about the first part of Donald Trump’s peace deal in Gaza. We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk 
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@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky  Host: Rebecca Moore
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett and Matt Russell
 

Will Trump’s Gaza deal lead to lasting peace in the Middle East?

Why has Donald Trump sent hundreds of National Guards to Illinois? Should the UK look to France when it comes to tackling the far-right? Will the US-backed plan for peace in Gaza work? Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Katie Riley and Poppy Bullard, and David Runciman, Honorary Professor of Politics at Cambridge University and host of the Past Present Future podcast as they pitch their top story of the day. **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk  Follow us on Social Media:  @ObserverUK on X  @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok @theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky    Host: Rebecca Moore   Producer: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett To find out more about The Observer: Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk  Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists  

The government wants the police to have more power to stop protests

Do new oil projects in the Gulf of Mexico signal the end of an international consensus on climate change? Will the Home Office’s new plans to curb protests backfire? Six months on from the Supreme Court ruling, why are the public expected to police each other’s gender? Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Jeevan Vasagar, Ada Barumé and Evan Moffitt as they pitch their top stories of the day.   

Notes on… Taylor Swift versus Charli XCX and the death of clubbing

Taylor Swift’s new, record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl is dividing a once-faithful fandom. Following the success of the epic Eras tour, Swifties are breaking cover to critique the star for the first time - particularly over one song which seems to pick a fight with Charli XCX.   Two major London clubs, G-A-Y and Corsica, announced their closure this week, marking another blow to the city’s nightlife. Miranda came of age in the 1990s Manchester club scene; Liv did the same in South London in the 2010s. At this rate, traditional clubs it looks like could disappear entirely by the end of the decade. What happens if clubbing culture goes extinct?    Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Miranda:  Yushy - Section 63 (book) Free Party: A Folk History (documentary) Liv: Jewel’s Catch One (documentary) Curse of: America’s Next Top Model (podcast series)    Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE    Read Kitty Empire’s review of Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl - HERE   Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email    Clubs mentioned:   G-A-Y (London) Corsica Studios (London) KIKI (Manchester) VOID (Manchester) Tribeca (Manchester) Proud Bar (Somerset) Queer Junction (Sheffield) Chic (Birmingham) Jumbi Peckham (London) La Camionara (London) Coven (London) Blitz (London) Cream (Liverpool) The Haçienda (Manchester) Fridge (London) Trade (London) Ritz (Manchester) The PSV (Public Service Vehicle) Club (Hulme) Babes (London) Pxssy Palace (London) Bongo’s Bingo (UK) Jewel's Catch One (LA, US)   Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE   

Notes on… House of Guinness and what’s next for Chicken Shop Date

Why is Irish culture having such a moment? Netflix’s new blockbuster House of Guinness is the latest in a run of Irish TV hits following Normal People, Derry Girls and Bad Sisters. Musicians CMAT and Kneecap are breaking out, Nicola Coughlan and Paul Mescal are dominating screens, and writers like Sally Rooney and Claire Keegan continue to top bestseller lists. Amelia Dimoldenberg has awkwardly ‘dated’ top A-list guests like Billie Eilish, Louis Theroux, and, of course, Andrew Garfield on her viral YouTube show. This week, Chicken Shop Date turned 10 - where does she go from here? Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Miranda: The Irish Passport  The Blind Boy Podcast Baxter Dury - Allbarone album  Liv: Four Mothers  Read more On My Radar recommendations from The Observer’s New Review HERE  Let’s chat! Send us your voice notes!  @WeHaveNotes_Pod on Instagram @WeHaveNotes_Pod on TikTok wehavenotes@observer.co.uk via email    Watch full episodes on YouTube - HERE   

Notes on… JADE breaking the girl group curse and our true crime problem

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has just dropped her debut solo album and it’s already reached number three in the charts. For decades, women leaving girl groups have struggled to replicate their success on their own. Has Jade finally broken the curse?   The podcast industry was built off the back of true crime, but the genre has now spread to every corner of the media: Netflix docu-series, ITV dramas and blockbuster book deals. But can these stories ever be told ethically?    Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:    Miranda’s recommendation - You Had to be There by Jodie Harsh  Liv’s recommendation - CKTRL - Spirit Read more ‘On My Radar’ recommendations The Observer’s New Review HERE    Follow us on Social Media and send your voice notes to @WeHaveNotes_pod on Instagram and TikTok  

India's YouTube Resister

The 30-year-old news influencer who has gained 28 million followers and the ire of India’s government for his compelling opposition to Prime Minister Modi.

OnlyFans Exposed

A deep dive into Reuters’ seven-part series exploring the deception and manipulation behind the porn juggernaut. Linda So, Investigative Journalist, Reuters Andrew R.C. Marshall, Special Correspondent, Reuters Cathy Newman, Presenter and Investigations Editor, Channel 4 News

Yulia Navalnaya Unbowed

How the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is carrying on his fight to bring down Putin. Yulia Navalnaya, Freedom Fighter and Human Rights Activist Interviewer: Tina Brown CBE, Editor and Author