200: Young Podcaster of the Year treads the boards: Jason Isaacs and Nathan Trochet

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It’s year four of our Schools Podcaster of the Year Award, presented by Dangoor Education — a project close to my heart because it’s about encouraging the next generation to think seriously about journalism, storytelling, and the power of asking the right questions.

Today’s young people are growing up in a world saturated by TikTokers, YouTubers, influencers and instant opinion. News and current affairs reach them faster than ever, often through the pressure and noise of social media.

Real journalism still matters. The heavy lifting of inquiry, accuracy, courage and curiosity remains fundamental to our democracy and freedoms. And this award is our way of encouraging high-minded journalistic ambition in the next generation.

All three of our winners today come from North West London Jewish Day School.

First, Maya Ryz and Leonore Gould quiz Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs.

Jason's built an accomplished screen career, from Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter to acclaimed roles in The Patriot, Star Trek: Discovery and The OA, combining intensity, wit and remarkable range.

Then Sarah Amsellem gets to grips with her cousin, Nathan Trochet.

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