Episodes (333 available)

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Unspun World: Winners and losers of the US-Iran agreement

John Simpson examines the new deal aimed at ending the war between the US and Iran

19 Jun 2026

26 mins

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The President's Path: What did America actually win in the Iran deal?

Trump signs a US-Iran deal at Versailles. But what has America actually won?

19 Jun 2026

25 mins

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The Media Show: Citizen journalists at protests - reporting or activism?

The growing role of online creators at protests and public disorder in the UK

18 Jun 2026

23 mins

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The President's Path: Why is Trump hosting the UFC at the White House?

Trump marks his birthday with a White House cage fight as the World Cup comes to America

12 Jun 2026

25 mins

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Unspun World: Fighting resumes between Israel and Hezbollah

John Simpson explores the impact of Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon

12 Jun 2026

26 mins

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The Media Show: Reporting the World Cup

BBC Sport and football journalists set out how the biggest tournament will be covered

11 Jun 2026

23 mins

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The President's Path: Why did Trump and Netanyahu clash over the Iran war?

Trump's blazing row with Netanyahu over the Iran war. Is the alliance cracking?

8 Jun 2026

25 mins

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Unspun World: What's it like to live in Iran now?

How do ordinary Iranians feel about the conflict with the United States?

5 Jun 2026

26 mins

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The Media Show: Inside Rafa Nadal's Netflix show

The director of Rafa on access, editorial control and sports documentaries.

4 Jun 2026

23 mins

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The President's Path: The costs of the Iran war

War with Iran: How long will US consumers feel the pinch?

29 May 2026

25 mins