Betrayal: Alex and Nicola - episode 2

Last week, the New York Times ran an experiment that has far-reaching implications, especially for book lovers. It asked readers to compare five pairs of writing samples — one written by AI, the other by a well-known author — and choose which they preferred. AI was chosen much of ...  Show more

America's war against Iran has revealed plenty of gunslinging, provocative rhetoric from the US defence secretary Pete Hegseth. But is there much to learn about America's aims in Iran from Trump's self-described 'secretary of war'?Reporter/Producer: Alexi Mostrous and Ada BaruméA ...  Show more

Disinformation experts come back with some startling results. The story begins to cross continents as the team find evidence of a global campaign.

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In the final episode of Hoaxed, Alexi confronts Abraham and Ella. about what they. did in Hampstead - and why. And the police give Alexi some surprising news.

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Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has proposed a date for a second independence referendum. Why now, and will it happen?

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Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam. All 6 episodes are available to listen now. To get exclusive access to the bonus episode, subs ...  Show more