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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world. Featuring new episodes of The President's Path, Unspun World with John Simpson, and The Media Show.

  1. 2 DAGE SIDEN

    Trump’s Texas showdown

    Sumi Somaskanda, Courtney Subramanian and Fin Gomez look at one of the most talked-about Senate races - the Texas primaries. For Republicans, it is about who can win the President’s endorsement. For Democrats, success here could shape party strategy for months and years to come. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk Senior producer: Ellyn Duncan Editor: Silvia Costeloe Executive producer: Anna Holford

    25 min.
  2. Unspun World: Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year

    2 DAGE SIDEN

    Unspun World: Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year

    John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the mood in Ukraine after four years of war, examines how the war has changed Russia, and looks at whether Russia’s long sporting isolation is coming to an end. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

    26 min.

  3. 3 DAGE SIDEN

    The Media Show: The Andrew photo

    An image of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor leaving police custody made front pages around the world. It quickly became the defining picture of the latest stage in the crisis linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Suzanne Plunkett, Chief Photographer at Reuters, outlines how her colleague Phil Noble secured the shot, and Arthur Edwards, Royal Photographer at The Sun, reflects on how single images can frame the narrative around the Royal Family. Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has settled into a long and grinding conflict. Fighting has spread across a wide front, with drone warfare and repeated strikes on infrastructure. As the anniversary is marked, questions remain about how western media attention has shifted. Anthony Loyd, Special Correspondent at The Times, reflects on reporting from the region, and Olga Malchevska, Correspondent at BBC News, considers how the war is being covered across Eastern Europe. Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai Production Coordinator: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: Ozgur Cevik Sound: Allyson Purcell-Davis

    23 min.
  4. The President's Path: Inside Trump’s State of the Union

    5 DAGE SIDEN

    The President's Path: Inside Trump’s State of the Union

    On this episode: Sumi Somaskanda, Bernd Debusmann and Fin Gomez look ahead to next week’s State of the Union address. It’s a chance for President Trump to talk up his achievements one year back in office - and lay out his vision for the year ahead. What do we expect to see – and what surprises could pop up? Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk Senior Producer: Ellyn Duncan Editor: Amrit Cheema Executive Producer: Anna Holford

    25 min.
  5. Unspun World: What’s the future of US-Europe relations?

    20. FEB.

    Unspun World: What’s the future of US-Europe relations?

    John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the state of the transatlantic alliance, explores whether the Iranian regime can survive, and looks at the consequences of the repeal of key environmental regulations in the United States. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

    26 min.

  6. 19. FEB.

    The Media Show: MTV’s co‑founder on reshaping pop culture

    Ros Atkins sits down with MTV co‑founder Tom Freston to explore how the channel became a global cultural force, the turning points of his career, and the themes of his new book. Freston reflects on MTV’s early days, creative risk‑taking, and what he has learned from decades shaping the media industry. Presenter Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

    23 min.
  7. The President’s Path: Is Trump facing a Republican rebellion in Congress?

    13. FEB.

    The President’s Path: Is Trump facing a Republican rebellion in Congress?

    Can President Trump keep Republican lawmakers on side? Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda and Bernd Debusmann look back at a week where we saw Congress push back against President Trump on key issues like the Epstein files, ICE presence in Minneapolis - and his tariffs. It wasn’t just from Democrats - some Republicans are speaking out against the President. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk Senior producer: Ellyn Duncan Editor: Joe O’Brien Executive producer: Anna Holford

    25 min.
  8. Unspun World: Who is in control of Gaza now?

    13. FEB.

    Unspun World: Who is in control of Gaza now?

    John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores who is actually governing Gaza at the moment, analyses the landslide election victory for Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi, and looks at a landmark trial in the US that will determine whether social media giants are responsible for harming children. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

    26 min.
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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world. Featuring new episodes of The President's Path, Unspun World with John Simpson, and The Media Show.

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    BBC World Service
  • Aktive år
    2023 - 2026
  • Episoder
    288
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    © (C) BBC 2026
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