Episodes (379 available)

The Briefing Room

Is the triple lock pension guarantee sustainable?

Why is the state pension protected by the triple lock?

16 Apr 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room

Will Trump take Cuba?

Donald Trump says he might 'take' Cuba, but what would that mean for Cubans and Americans?

9 Apr 2026

28 mins

The Briefing Room

What's happened to the Gaza peace plan?

As the Middle East is engulfed by war, what prospects are there for peace in Gaza?

2 Apr 2026

28 mins

The Briefing Room

Why is youth unemployment in the UK so high?

What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?

26 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room

What's the current state of the UK's armed forces?

How ready to fight are the UK's armed forces?

19 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room

Why does the war with Iran threaten the global economy?

Oil and gas shipments from the Gulf have slowed dramatically - what are the repercussions?

12 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room

Why did the US and Israel launch a war with Iran, and what comes next?

What will happen to the Iranian regime now?

5 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room

Four years of war in Ukraine - when will it end?

Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

26 Feb 2026

28 mins

The Briefing Room

Should the Government ban social media for young people?

What evidence is there that social media is harming young people?

19 Feb 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room

Iran - how vulnerable is the regime?

What will happen next in Iran?

12 Feb 2026

29 mins

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