The Real Story Podcast
Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.
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Bonus: Evan Gershkovich - a year since my friend was jailed in Russia
Fri 29 Mar 2024
What would it take to release the US journalist held on spying charges
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Is the future of journalism in crisis?
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Journalists are losing their jobs and increasingly consumers are avoiding the news
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Bonus: Hidden reality of frontline combat through the eyes of Ukraine's soldiers
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Bodycams captured the raw reality of war for a ground breaking new BBC documentary
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Bonus: Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud
Wed 27 Mar 2024
What the Crypto King's fall from grace means for the future of cryptocurrency
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Bonus: The curse of the world's fastest growing economy
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Is Guyana's oil a windfall or a downfall?
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Bonus: Insight on Islamic State Group + Miami stops the party
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Ahead of our planned episode on Miami, a moment to put the Moscow attacks in context
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How can Boeing win back trust?
Fri 22 Mar 2024
The plane maker’s safety record is in the spotlight after a series of incidents
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Should we be afraid of TikTok?
Fri 15 Mar 2024
US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide
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Can Haiti break free from its history?
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Gangs threaten the Haitian state but the past looms large over the security crisis
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Getting ready for an older population
Fri 23 Feb 2024
With people living longer and families getting smaller how does society cope?
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Is Senegal’s democracy under attack?
Fri 16 Feb 2024
The president is accused of attempting a constitutional coup after postponing elections
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Do green policies and farmers have to clash?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
After widespread protests, Europe is re-assessing attempts to make agriculture greener
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China’s economy: How worried should we be?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
Can Beijing enjoy the benefits of capitalism while retaining full control of the economy?
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Will artificial intelligence erode our rights?
Fri 26 Jan 2024
How do we protect our privacy and our democracies while still benefiting from AI?
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The changing face of Taiwan
Fri 19 Jan 2024
What do Taiwan’s election results tell us about its identity and future?
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What will decide the 2024 US election?
Fri 12 Jan 2024
On Monday Iowans begin the process of deciding who will contest the US election.
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Is the world losing faith in democracy?
Fri 5 Jan 2024
As we enter a record-breaking year for elections, is democracy itself on the line?
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Is time running out for Ukraine?
Fri 15 Dec 2023
As US and EU funding falters, is time running out for Ukraine to win the war with Russia?
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Is COP failing?
Fri 8 Dec 2023
Are countries following up their eye-catching climate pledges with concrete action?
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What is driving right-wing populism in Europe?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
A surprise win in the Netherlands comes as Europe's hard right parties are gaining power
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Do any paths to peace still exist in the Middle East?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
What could a long-term political settlement between Palestinians and Israelis look like?
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How should we tackle the global obesity epidemic?
Fri 17 Nov 2023
Over 1 billion people worldwide are obese, according to the World Health Organization.
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The future of work
Fri 10 Nov 2023
From a 70-hour week to no work at all, two visions of work could shape the future
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Why world leaders fear an escalation of Israel-Gaza war
Fri 3 Nov 2023
How high is the risk of the conflict escalating across the region?
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Argentina at a crossroads
Fri 27 Oct 2023
As presidential candidates head to a run off, can Argentina save its downward spiral?
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Is Indian democracy being undermined?
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Is freedom of speech under threat in the world’s most populous country?
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China’s BRI: Development or Debt?
Fri 13 Oct 2023
What have President Xi’s Belt & Road projects linking China, Africa and Europe achieved?
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How do we stop rapid insect decline?
Fri 6 Oct 2023
Insects are crucial to life on earth but are disappearing at an unprecedented rate
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How a flood exposed Libya’s broken state
Fri 29 Sep 2023
The death of thousands after dams collapsed has sparked outrage against Libya's elites
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