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John Simpson explores the implications of a second Trump term for US foreign policy, the role of Saudi Arabia in the search for stability in the Middle East, and the appeal of South Korean culture.
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The US election has brought about significant challenges for the mainstream media. Edward Luce of the Financial Times, Megan McArdle of The Washington Post, and Katie Drummond of WIRED discuss the diversification of media sources and the struggle for relevance among traditional news organisations.
Taskmaster has become a standout success in the world of TV comedy. Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the UK edition, provides insights into the showâs enduring popularity and its international adaptations.
Presenter: Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall Assistant producer: Lucy WaiProducer: Simon Richardson
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines how the US Presidential campaign has highlighted the deep divisions in the country, analyses the future for Hezbollah in Lebanon in the wake of Israelâs attacks, and looks at how difficult life is now in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
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Much of the traditional media were blindsided by Trumpâs election victory. To discuss why, Katie is joined by James Harding, Founder, Tortoise Media, Claire Atkinson, The Media Mix newsletter, and Max Tani, Media Editor, Semafor.
Also on the show, a new investigation into the finances of the British Royal family. Alistair Jackson, Investigations Editor, Channel 4, Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal Correspondent and Kinsey Schofield, Host, To Di for Daily ask whether the Royals get an easy ride from the journalists tasked with scrutinising them.
Presenter: Katie RazzallProducer: Simon RichardsonAssistant Producer: Lucy Wai
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Why is the Kremlin worried about population decline? President Putin has made the increase of human capital a national priority. Decision-makers have been competing to offer a solution, from fiscal incentives to encourage women to have more children, to restricting access to abortion, to banning "propaganda" of âchildless lifestyleâ. Will their plan work?
Producer: Francis Scarr, Veronika Malinboym, Kriszta Satori, Elchin SuleymanovPresenter: Krassi Twigg
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the Iranian regime might respond to Israelâs attack on the country, examines the role of disinformation in the US Presidential election and looks at whether a rape trial in Provence will change French society.
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Ros Atkins is in Washington DC and asks what what the upcoming election tells us about the role the media plays in modern America.
The Washington Post finds itself at the heart of a debate on media impartiality after a reported loss of thousands of subscribers following its decision not to endorse a candidate. NPR's media correspondent, David Folkenflik, joins us to unpack the unfolding crisis.
With tech billionaires wielding significant influence, this election has seen figures like Elon Musk openly backing Donald Trump. Critics argue that big techâs sway over public discourse has become too potent. Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute, and Marietje Schaake, a former MEP now with Stanfordâs Cyber Policy Center, debate the issues.
And for over 170 years, the Associated Press has been at the forefront of election coverage, calling winners across the nation. Anna Johnson, APâs Washington bureau chief, explains how it does what might be "the single largest act of journalism in the world".
Presenter:: Ros Atkins
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Whatâs behind the evolution of President Erdoganâs narrative on LGBT issues, and how did Turkeyâs Islamic conservatives find common ground with American Evangelicals? President Erdogan skipped the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris in August after his granddaughter warned him about the âLGBT showâ. He berated the French organisers for âdebasing humanity to a level below animalsâ. His anti-LGBT push is relatively recent. We take a look at one battlefield of the global culture war. Producer: Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the attitudes of other countries in the Middle East towards Israelâs wars in Gaza and Lebanon, examines the signs of a recovery in the global economy and looks at the Italian Prime Ministerâs right-wing domestic agenda.
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Andy Cohen is the executive producer behind the Real Housewives TV franchise. He tells Katie how it became a global phenomenon. Also in the programme, after Yulia Navalnayaâs BBC interview, an assessment of Putinâs crackdown on the media which her husband Alexei Navalny used to promote his message. Francis Scarr of BBC Monitoring explains. Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's experts around the world, analyses Israelâs long-term strategy in the Middle East, examines whether the US government will force Google to break up and looks at the terrifying ordeal of migrants trying to cross from Africa to Europe.
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The ISIS Prisons Museum was established in 2017 when a group of journalists, filmmakers and activists entered deserted Islamic State prisons to collect evidence. We talk to two journalists behind the project as their archive launches to the public. Amer Matar is Director of the ISIS Prisons Museum, Robin Yassin-Kassab is its Chief English Editor, and Yvonne McDermott Rees is Professor of Law at Swansea University. Also on the show, the journalist who received an apology from Anne Hathaway. Kjersti Flaa reveals why the Hollywood actor got in touch after her âcringeworthyâ interview went viral. Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai
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Ten years on, where do the warring parties stand? And is there a way out of the stalemate? This is not just a civil war - itâs a battle between rival camps in the Middle East, led by Iran on the one hand, and Saudi Arabia on the other. The Houthis are said to be Iranâs proxy, but they sometimes act against Tehranâs interest. We go granular on the complexities in the alliances and the rivalries that shape the conflict.
Producer: Kriszta Satori, Elchin Suleymanov Presenter: Krassi Twigg
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the prospects for the Middle East on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel, examines Russiaâs recent advances in their war in Ukraine and looks at the state of democracy in Tunisia after its president wins re-election.
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Whatâs it like to report from Gaza? The BBCâs Rushdi Abualouf discusses the editorial and practical challenges, keeping his family safe while reporting in a conflict zone, and how he made the difficult decision to leave Gaza in November and continue his work from abroad. Weâre also joined by the Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and the Israeli journalist Noga Tarnopolsky, to reflect on how the media has covered the war. Presenter: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Content Editor: Richard Hooper Assistant Producers: Martha Owen and Lucy Wai
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what Iranâs strategy will be in the wake of Israelâs assault on Hezbollah, looks at how the attack is being seen inside Israel and examines the disappearance of one of Chinaâs leading economists.
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As the Israeli offensive against targets in Lebanon continues, we discuss the challenge for journalists reporting the story with the BBCâs Lyse Doucet and Shayan Sardarizadeh. Also on the show, one of the biggest flops in video game history as Sony pulls its new game Concord just days after launch. Keza MacDonald of The Guardian explains why it failed. And Jordan Schwarzenberger, the manager of the biggest YouTube creators in Europe, The Sidemen, reveals their creative process and business strategy. Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Content Editor: Richard Hooper Assistant Producers: Martha Owen and Lucy Wai
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Ten years after the start of the civil war in Yemen, Sanaa, Aden and Taiz are stuck in a âno war, no peaceâ limbo. The three ancient cities are ruled by different warring parties, all vying to expand their reach. We look at life under the Houthis, the âgovernment of hotelsâ, the separatists and the snipers.
Producer: Kriszta Satori, Elchin Suleymanov, Sumaya BakhshPresenter: Krassi Twigg
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Mohamed Al Fayed was the flamboyant billionaire whose investments once included the luxury department store Harrods and a Premier League football club. He was the father of Dodi, who was killed alongside Princess Diana in 1997. Fayed died last year and this month the BBC has released a new investigation that portrays him in a very different light. Erica Gornall, director of âAl-Fayed: Predator at Harrodsâ, and Henry Porter, former UK editor of Vanity Fair, discuss the story. The US election is now just week away and the competition for viewers among the TV networks is ferocious. CNN â led by its British boss Mark Thompson - thinks they may have a secret weapon for Saturday nights; a US version of âHave I Got News For Youâ. Jimmy Mulville of Hat Trick Productions, is the brains behind it. Nayeema Raza, co-host of Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast, gives her verdict. Saad Mohseni co-founded the Moby Group, Afghanistanâs largest media company. Despite the Taliban being back in power, his TV channel, TOLO, still broadcasts news and educational programmes - and uses female anchors. Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant producer: Flora McWilliam
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Donald Trumpâs false claim that migrants are eating pets in Springfield Ohio will go down in history as one of the most memorable political soundbites. Jack Brewster, Enterprise Editor at NewsGuard, has traced its origin. AJ Bauer, Assistant Professor, at the University of Alabama, explains how it became a meme. David Rennie has been The Economistâs correspondent in Beijing for the last 6 years. As his posting comes to an end, he reflects on political and cultural change in China, and what itâs been like reporting from a country with ever increasing media restrictions. Parmy Olson, technology columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, has just written a book about the AI arms race and the battle between Googleâs Deep Mind and Open AI. At the heart of it, she says in âSupremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the Worldâ, is the personal rivalry between two men. Presenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai
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