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The Interview

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The Interview

BBC World Service
Final Report on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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Final Report on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spi
The Lawfare Podcast

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The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

10 May

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Mikhail Ulyanov: Rescuing Iran nuclear talks

“It’s outrageous because these nuclear plant facilities were certified by the International Atomic Energy Agency as purely peaceful facilities. The inspectors, they spent, there, a lot of time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Iran is the most verifiable country, thousands of inspections. The agency knows everything about what is going on.” BBC journalist Farnaz Ghazizadeh speaks to Mikhail Ivanovich Ulyanov, Russia’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, about the collapse of diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear programme and whether negotiations can still be rescued. With decades of experience in disarmament and nuclear negotiations, Ulyanov insists Iran’s nuclear programme is already among the most heavily monitored in the world, and argues concerns over the programme have been exaggerated. Now, as conflict in the region intensifies, Russia is offering to act as a mediator. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky, and Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the UN. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Farnaz Ghazizadeh Producers: Osman Iqbal Editor: Damon Rose and Justine Lang Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Mikhail Ulyanov. Credit: Reuters)

10 May

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22 min
5 Mar

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002 - The Deepwater Horizon the Macondo Well and Sudden Death on the Gulf of Mexico Pt 1

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers of deepwater drilling for oil and gas—the latest frontier in our national energy landscape. In response, President Barack Obama established a seven-member Commission tasked with investigating the disaster, examining its causes and impacts, and recommending essential actions to mitigate future risks. The Commissions comprehensive report provides the public and policymakers with a thorough account of the Gulf tragedy, along with critical recommendations for industry reforms, enhanced government oversight, and necessary investments in research and technology as we strive to meet the nations energy demands safely.

5 Mar

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32 min
24 Apr

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Isaac Larian, entrepreneur: Failure is the foundation for success

“One thing I have learned from my childhood til now is that when you fall, you get up, dust yourself off, and do it over and over again. I’ve had a lot of up and downs in my business life in America. I’ve had many failures and people only talk about successes, but failures in my mind are the foundation of success.” Rahul Tandon speaks to Iranian-American entrepreneur Isaac Larian. The 72-year-old billionaire is the founder and chief executive of US-based MGA Entertainment, one of the world’s largest toy companies. Over the years, he’s been involved in several high-profile toy launches, including the ‘Bratz’ range of dolls back in 2001. But his success today, regularly appearing on rich lists compiled by the likes of Forbes, is a far cry from his early years growing up Tehran, where his family often struggled to put food on the table in a home without electricity or running water. His father ran a small textile shop that a young Larian would work in, buying and selling stock. And at the age of just 17, Larian took this business experience with him when he bought a one-way ticket to America to seek his fortune. Thank you to the Business Daily team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with AI expert Parmy Olson, Syrian politician Hind Kabawat, and Finland’s president Alexander Stubb. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Rahul Tandon Producers: Victoriya Holland and Ben Cooper Editor: Farhana Haider Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Isaac Larian Credit: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The Toy Foundation)

24 Apr

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