The Real Story Podcast
Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.
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How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US
Fri 8 Jul 2022
There have already been major rulings on abortion and the environment. What’s next?
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Afghanistan's challenges after US withdrawal
Fri 1 Jul 2022
Should the West work with the Taliban to help the Afghan people?
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From rebel to president: Colombia’s new leftist leader
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Gustavo Petro has big plans for the economy, the war on drugs and relations with the US
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The repatriation of precious artefacts
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Is it time for major museums to return items they’ve acquired from around the world?
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The rocky road ahead for Boris Johnson
Fri 10 Jun 2022
Britain’s PM narrowly wins a confidence vote. But how much longer can he hang on?
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China v the West in the Pacific
Fri 3 Jun 2022
Beijing hopes to increase trade and security ties with Pacific island nations
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How do we stop high inflation?
Fri 27 May 2022
Rising prices are wreaking havoc, but there are no easy solutions
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What is the 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory?
Fri 20 May 2022
Is the far-right conspiracy theory going global?
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North Korea spooks its neighbours
Fri 13 May 2022
South Korea and Japan consider their next moves as Pyongyang tests new missile technology
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Ukraine war impact on climate pledges
Fri 6 May 2022
Europe is scrambling to replace Russia fossil fuels. What does it mean for the climate?
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Sweden’s hardening stance on immigration
Fri 22 Apr 2022
For decades Sweden has welcomed refugees and other immigrants. Is that approach now over?
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The appeal of the French far-right
Fri 15 Apr 2022
What’s behind the surge in support for far-right candidates for the French presidency?
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Are workers back in the driving seat?
Fri 8 Apr 2022
Have recent economic upheavals given workers more leverage?
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Israel's Arab allies
Fri 1 Apr 2022
Israel hosts an unprecedented gathering of Arab officials in the Negev
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War in Ukraine transforms Germany
Fri 18 Mar 2022
What will a stronger German military mean for European security?
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Can Russia’s economy survive?
Fri 11 Mar 2022
Sanctions designed to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine are beginning to bite
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Europe's energy future beyond Russia
Fri 4 Mar 2022
How can Europe move away from energy dependence on Russia?
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The global debt crisis
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Why are many developing countries on the verge of defaulting?
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Why is China supporting Russia on Nato?
Fri 18 Feb 2022
President Putin and President Xi issued a statement pledging friendship with 'no limits'
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France's place in the world
Fri 11 Feb 2022
Is President Macron's more assertive foreign policy good for his country?
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China’s zero-Covid conundrum
Fri 4 Feb 2022
How long can China continue to successfully stamp out coronavirus outbreaks?
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Why Putin has his sights on Ukraine
Fri 28 Jan 2022
There are growing fears of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine
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The future of the BBC
Fri 21 Jan 2022
What is the role of public service broadcasting in a fragmented media landscape?
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Climate change: A risk to food security?
Fri 14 Jan 2022
What can be done to protect our food supply from extreme weather events?
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The Beijing Winter Olympics: High stakes for China
Fri 7 Jan 2022
With less than a month to go what will success look like for these most unusual of games?
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Do digital currencies need policing?
Fri 17 Dec 2021
Cryptocurrencies are proliferating. Should regulators intervene or steer clear?
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What's going wrong in the Balkans?
Fri 10 Dec 2021
Serb politician Milorad Dodik has threatened to pull out of Bosnia's state institutions
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Omicron: Did Africa get a raw deal?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
What the emergence of the Omicron variant says about global cooperation against Covid
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Hunger in Afghanistan: Time to work with the Taliban?
Fri 26 Nov 2021
23 million people face acute food insecurity 100 days after the Taliban's return to power
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