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Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

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This week, Simon Walter takes a serious look at the lost art of playing; Belle Tindall helps us look lament right in the face as we remember the traumatic events of Sarah Everard's death; and Jonathan Rowlands diagnoses the consequences of our widespread addiction to distraction.

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27 January 2025

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The Traitors, Apple AI, and the Church and State divide

The latest Seen & Unseen Podcast episode. Listen to narrated articles, for when you want to be hands-free.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

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This week we delve, with Jonathan Rowlands, into the world of BBC's hit TV show The Traitors; Jenny Lander questions Apple AI's morality and Jack Chisnall asks why at this Inauguration Day, the 'Church and State' separation just can't hold.

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