The Slow Newscast
by The Observer
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How an innocent man was put on death row
Oct 16, 2026
27m 15s
Bones and all: the trade in human remains
Oct 13, 2026
31m 37s
The Fixer: The life of Len McCluskey | Ep 2
Oct 9, 2026
27m 28s
The Fixer: The life of Len McCluskey | Ep 1
Oct 6, 2026
24m 00s
The rivalry that spawned the weight-loss jab race
Oct 2, 2026
33m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/16/26 |  How an innocent man was put on death row | For decades, Paul Skalnik made a living telling police and prosecutors that other prisoners had confessed to crimes. The former police turned con artist and jailhouse informant helped send a man called Jim Dailey to death row for the murder of a teenage girl.Basia Cummings speaks to investigative journalist and author Pamela Colloff who spent years uncovering his deceptions, and his story exposes a criminal justice system prioritising winning convictions over the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 27m 15s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  Bones and all: the trade in human remains | Britain’s cultural institutions are wrestling with what to do with the human remains in their collections. But as they reckon with the ethical ramifications the sale of body parts remains largely unregulated. Who are the people selling? And why is it easier than ever to buy human remains?Reporter: Evan MoffittProducer: Ada BaruméSound design: Dominic DelargyArtwork: Blythe Walker SibthorpExec producer: Matt RussellEditor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 31m 37s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 |  The Fixer: The life of Len McCluskey | Ep 2 | The former Unite boss says the police investigation into alleged corruption during his tenure will clear his name after years of accusations. But whether it can erase this dark episode in British trade unionism is another matter. So will the reputation of someone who was one of the UK's most influential power brokers stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 27m 28s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  The Fixer: The life of Len McCluskey | Ep 1 | The former Unite boss says the police investigation into alleged corruption during his tenure will clear his name after years of accusations. But whether it can erase this dark episode in British trade unionism is another matter. So will the reputation of someone who was one of the UK's most influential power brokers stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 24m 00s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  The rivalry that spawned the weight-loss jab race | James Tapper, The Observer's Science editor and a weight-loss jab user, tells the story of his journey using the weight-loss drugs. A journey that along with lost kilograms, led him to the godfather of these drugs: a man who discovered the hormone that led to the development of GLP-1s and who reveals his concerns about their widespread use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 33m 13s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  Duped and deployed: the Kenyans fighting for Russia | Kenyan men are leaving their country for work – and ending up on the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine. This is the story of the recruiters, the promises and the poverty that keeps the pipeline moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 43m 26s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 |  How I fell in love with a Russian spy | Stephanie Arcanjo spent three years building a life with her boyfriend, Eric. One day he vanished, and the police came knocking. Only then would she learn his true identity, and that their life together was a lie. Basia Cummings speaks to Sao Paolo based reporter Oliver Basciano about Stephanie and hears her side of the story. Oliver Basciano's reporting can be found at https://observer.co.uk/contributor/oliver-basciano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 24m 57s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Careless | Nkechi Simms is a successful actor who’s had parts in Top Boy and BBC comedy PRU. Outwardly life is good and at 26 she’s got everything going for her. But this hasn’t always been the case. When she was 12 Nkechi’s mother handed her over to Camden Council and she was placed in foster care. Now she wants to find out what happened to her and why. The only way she can do this is by getting hold of her care records. But that’s easier said than done. And will those records answer her questions? Careless is a 4 part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer.To binge listen to all episodes today, ad-free, subscribe to The Observer.Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads.Reported by Ashley John-Baptiste and Madeleine ParrProduced and written by Madeleine ParrSound design by Simon Panayi Artwork by Jon Hill The editor is Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 43m 49s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 |  How Ivanka Trump enraged all of Albania | What links a rare breed of flamingo and government corruption? In Albania, plans to redevelop Sazan, the country's biggest island, and disrupt the wildlife that lives there, caused protests. When it emerged that it was Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka who was behind the development, the protests became about not just than just wildlife, but about the way the country is run. Andrew Anthony visited the country to find out more.Host: Basia CummingsReporter: Andrew AnthonyProducer: Poppy BullardExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 22m 21s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  The trials of Ben Stokes | In Ben Stokes, England cricket created a star....and quickly lost control of that star. This is the story of how a maverick genius built and broke the team he created. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 32m 13s | ||||||
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| 9/11/26 | Syrian revolutionpolitical uprising+5 | Anand Gopal | The ObserverISIS+4 | — | Syriarevolution+8 | — | 25m 23s | ||
| 9/8/26 | true crimejuvenile justice+4 | Maxine Follows | — | — | Kim EdwardsLucas Markham+6 | — | 48m 19s | ||
| 9/4/26 | sexual abuseeducation+4 | Chloe Hadjimatheou | The Observer | — | Sally-Anne BowenGareth+5 | — | 31m 17s | ||
| 9/1/26 | politicspower dynamics+3 | Paolo Zampolli | The ObserverAcast | — | Paolo ZampolliDonald Trump+6 | — | 48m 09s | ||
| 8/28/26 | electroconvulsive therapymental health+3 | Jessica Rawnsley | The Observer | — | ECTtherapy+3 | — | 23m 21s | ||
| 8/25/26 | paranormal sightingsvampires+3 | Francisco Garcia | — | Highgate Cemetery | vampireHighgate Cemetery+5 | — | 36m 27s | ||
| 8/21/26 | mass shootingAI responsibility+5 | Mark Follman | MotherJonesChatGPT | Florida State University | mass shootingChatGPT+6 | — | 25m 28s | ||
| 8/18/26 | politicsfar-right+3 | Rupert Lowe | Restore BritainThe Observer+1 | — | Rupert LoweRestore Britain+3 | — | 35m 50s | ||
| 8/14/26 | politicselections+3 | — | Reform | Clacton | Nigel FarageReform+3 | — | 22m 32s | ||
| 8/11/26 | politicsdiplomacy+3 | — | The Observer | — | Peter MandelsonKeir Starmer+5 | — | 28m 28s | ||
| 8/7/26 |  Is mountaineering getting more dangerous? | On Thursday 30th July, an avalanche hit the world's twelfth highest mountain. Ten experienced climbers were caught by it, among them one of the world's most famous and experienced mountaineers Nirmal Purja. Is the world of mountaineering becoming more dangerous? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 47s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  Hard knocks: the cost of courage | When World Cup Winner Phil Vickery retired in 2010, he thought his toughest physical battles were behind him. Today, like hundreds of former players, he lives with memory loss and the looming threat of brain trauma – and he’s demanding answers. And across the world, more and more people are looking towards one man in particular.Reporters: Ben Coles and Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisArtwork: Lucy StevensonSound design: Dominic DelargyExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettCredits: ITV, BBC, Dodge Woodall, ABC News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 40m 46s | ||||||
| 7/31/26 |  Who owns our water? | What are companies extracting British spring water, companies like Coca Cola and Nestle, paying for that water? The answer is extraordinary. And with the threat of nationalisation, what does the future hold for our water companies? In other words, what is our water worth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 25m 20s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 |  One-star review: A stolen year | How a mislaid phone led to a nightmare of fake reviews and claims of antisemitism. When Ali, a restaurateur, realised his mobile’s security had been breached and that random things were missing from his flat, he began to feel uneasy. Was he being targeted for his politics or his personal life? And more importantly, who could stop it?Credits:Reporter - Eva WisemanProducer - Matt RussellSound design - Dominic Delargy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 38m 30s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  Bankrolling Farage: Who Funds Reform? Episode two: The Money Men | In early 2025, Reform hosts a fundraiser at private member’s club Oswald’s. In attendance are many of the men whose deep pockets line the party’s accounts.Reporter - Cat NeilanSeries Reporter/Producer - Poppy BullardNarrative Producer - Matt RussellSound Design - Dominic DelargyArtwork - Blythe Walker SibthorpeProducer for Goalhanger - India DunkleyExecutive Producer for Goalhanger - Tom WhiterExecutive Producer for the Observer - Jasper CorbettClips: GB News, Xenia Tchoumi, Spears Magazine, Sky News Australia, Reform UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 37m 08s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | Brexitpolitics+4 | Cat Neilan | Brexit PartyReform UK+5 | — | Nigel FarageBrexit Party+6 | — | 27m 09s | ||
| 7/17/26 | World Cupnational mentality+3 | — | — | EnglandAmerica | EnglandWorld Cup+4 | — | 25m 08s | ||
| 7/14/26 | wrongful convictiongang violence+3 | — | — | — | wrongful identificationGBH+3 | — | 40m 12s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Syriawar crimes+4 | — | The Observer | — | Syriawar crimes+5 | — | 32m 06s | ||
| 7/7/26 | Arab SpringSyria+5 | — | Tortoise Investigates | — | AsmaBashar al-Assad+5 | The ObserverAUDIO50 | 43m 08s | ||
| 7/2/26 | US historyindependence+3 | Erica WagnerEvan Moffitt | The Observer | AmericaBritish Crown | Americaindependence+5 | — | 23m 45s | ||
| 6/30/26 | waste managementcriminal gangs+5 | Jeevan VasagarJonathan Lewis | The ObserverAcast | — | waste systemillegal dump+5 | — | 39m 05s | ||
| 6/25/26 | heatwavesclimate change+3 | Rob ThomsonDimple Rana | Arup | UK | heatwavestemperature records+3 | — | 20m 03s | ||
| 6/23/26 | politicsleadership+3 | — | The ObserverAcast | — | Keir StarmerAndy Burnham+3 | — | 29m 12s | ||
| 6/18/26 | modern childhoodeducation+3 | Frank Cottrell Boyce | The ObserverA British Childhood: How our children live now | — | Frank Cottrell Boycemodern childhood+3 | — | 25m 58s | ||
| 6/11/26 | mountaineeringsurvival+4 | — | — | EverestK2 | SherpaEverest+6 | — | 51m 59s | ||
| 6/9/26 | online groomingchild safety+3 | Rachel Sylvester | — | — | online groomingchildren+3 | — | 34m 06s | ||
| 6/4/26 | student deathgovernment implications+3 | Cat NeilanJohn Simpson | The ObserverAcast | Southampton | Henry NowakSouthampton+6 | — | 21m 46s | ||
| 6/2/26 | war crimesoil industry+4 | Francisco Garcia | Lundin Oil | SwedenSudan | Lundin Oilwar crimes+5 | — | 51m 14s | ||
| 5/28/26 | AIfuture technology+4 | Jack Clark | The ObserverAnthropic | Vatican | AIJack Clark+5 | — | 32m 07s | ||
| 5/26/26 | social mediachildren+3 | — | Acast | UK | social mediachildren+4 | — | 38m 59s | ||
| 5/21/26 | politicseconomics+3 | Ben Zaranko | The ObserverLabour | UK | Labourleadership election+3 | — | 24m 17s | ||
| 5/19/26 | dopingelite sports+4 | Jeremy WhittleChris Marshall-Bell | ABC NewsEnhanced Games+1 | — | dopingelite sports+4 | — | 48m 11s | ||
| 5/14/26 | politicsfinance+3 | — | The GuardianAcast | — | Nigel FarageChristopher Harborne+5 | — | 21m 31s | ||
| 5/12/26 | HollywoodPR+4 | — | ITVVogue+2 | — | Blake LivelyJustin Baldoni+4 | — | 35m 28s | ||
| 5/7/26 | electionspolitics+4 | Rachel Sylvester | LabourObserver | WalesScotland+1 | electionsLabour+5 | — | 26m 19s | ||
| 5/5/26 | sportspolitics+3 | Francisco GarciaCamilla Bell - Davies | The Observer | — | Novak DjokovicSerbia+3 | — | 42m 08s | ||
| 4/30/26 | griefjustice+3 | Claudia Williams | The Observer | — | Tarryn BairdChristopher Trybus+3 | — | 23m 08s | ||
| 4/28/26 | art theftLucian Freud+4 | — | Acastpainting | Berlin | Lucian FreudFrancis Bacon+4 | — | 37m 18s | ||
| 4/22/26 | politicsscandal+3 | — | AcastThe Observer | — | Mandelson scandalKeir Starmer+3 | — | 21m 40s | ||
| 4/21/26 | nuclear arms raceespionage+5 | Chloe Hadjimatheou | United StatesIsrael | Iran | Irannuclear arms+5 | — | 34m 40s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Hungarypolitics+4 | — | The ObserverAcast | — | Viktor OrbánPéter Magyar+5 | — | 41m 33s | ||
| 4/14/26 | justicewrongful conviction+3 | — | The Observer | — | Peter Sullivanwrongful conviction+3 | — | 31m 58s | ||
| 4/9/26 | AIsocial media+4 | — | MetaYouTube | — | AIsocial media addiction+5 | — | 28m 32s | ||
| 4/7/26 | uncontacted tribesNorth Sentinel+3 | Xavier Greenwood | NBC NewsNews 10+2 | — | North Sentineluncontacted tribe+3 | — | 33m 35s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Chinaespionage+4 | Frankie Vetch | Voice of AmericaCBS | Tunbridge Wells | Chinaespionage+5 | The ObserverAUDIO50 | 32m 49s | ||
| 4/1/26 | Chinatransnational repression+5 | — | CNBCObserver++2 | — | Chinashadow war+5 | The ObserverAUDIO50 | 21m 20s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Chinadissidents+4 | — | Channel 4Sky News+4 | UKChina | Chinadissidents+5 | The ObserverAUDIO50 | 38m 11s | ||
| 3/26/26 | abandonmentparenting+3 | Lucy GreenwellKatie Gunning | The ObserverObserver++2 | observer.co.uk | abandonmentbabies+4 | — | 22m 00s | ||
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Chart history for The Slow Newscast
Peaked at #7 in United Kingdom, top 10 in 2 of 50 tracked markets, currently #7 in United Kingdom.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Ireland | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| South Africa | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| HK | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| India | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Australia | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| VN | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| IS | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| RO | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Norway | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| SG | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| Ireland | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| IL | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| AE | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| HU | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| KE | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| TR | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| PH | — | #47 | #47 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 45 markets.