The Explanation

From:BBC World Service

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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.

Featuring new episodes of The President's Path, Unspun World with John Simpson, and The Media Show.

The Media Show: Iran and the bigger story

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The Media Show: Iran and the bigger story
22m

Trump’s Texas showdown

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Trump’s Texas showdown
25m

Unspun World: Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year

8 months
Unspun World: Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year
26m

The Media Show: The Andrew photo

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The Media Show: The Andrew photo
22m

The President's Path: Inside Trump’s State of the Union

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The President's Path:  Inside Trump’s State of the Union
25m

Unspun World: What’s the future of US-Europe relations?

8 months
Unspun World: What’s the future of US-Europe relations?
26m

The Media Show: MTV’s co‑founder on reshaping pop culture

8 months
The Media Show: MTV’s co‑founder on reshaping pop culture
22m

The President’s Path: Is Trump facing a Republican rebellion in Congress?

8 months
The President’s Path: Is Trump facing a Republican rebellion in Congress?
25m

Unspun World: Who is in control of Gaza now?

8 months
Unspun World: Who is in control of Gaza now?
26m

The Media Show: Bonfire of the Murdochs

8 months
The Media Show: Bonfire of the Murdochs
22m

The Media Show: The Epstein files

8 months
The Media Show: The Epstein files
22m

The President’s Path: Epstein files

8 months
The President’s Path: Epstein files
24m

Unspun World: Is time running out for Iran's supreme leader?

8 months
Unspun World: Is time running out for Iran's supreme leader?
26m

The President’s Path: Minneapolis unrest

9 months
The President’s Path: Minneapolis unrest
25m

Unspun World: Is Europe toughening its stance on Trump?

9 months
Unspun World: Is Europe toughening its stance on Trump?
26m

The Media Show: Netflix’s skyscraper live stunt

9 months
The Media Show: Netflix’s skyscraper live stunt
22m

The Evidence: Anaesthesia

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The Evidence: Anaesthesia
49m

The President’s Path: US-Europe breakup

9 months
The President’s Path: US-Europe breakup
25m

Unspun World: Trump's return, one year on

9 months
Unspun World: Trump's return, one year on
26m

The Media Show: The battle for brand Beckham

9 months
The Media Show: The battle for brand Beckham
22m

The President’s Path: Trump’s world domination

9 months
The President’s Path: Trump’s world domination
25m

The Media Show: Iran protests and international coverage

9 months
The Media Show: Iran protests and international coverage
22m

The President’s Path: After Venezuela, what next for Trump?

9 months
The President’s Path: After Venezuela, what next for Trump?
24m

The Media Show: Reporting the Venezuela operation

9 months
The Media Show: Reporting the Venezuela operation
22m

The Media Show: How to Make a Hit TV Show

10 months
The Media Show: How to Make a Hit TV Show
22m

The President’s Path: Year in review

10 months
The President’s Path: Year in review
49m

The Media Show: Meet The Tech Bros

10 months
The Media Show: Meet The Tech Bros
22m

The President’s Path: Maga coalition cracks

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The President’s Path: Maga coalition cracks
25m

The Media Show: Reporting the Bondi beach attack

10 months
The Media Show: Reporting the Bondi beach attack
22m

The President’s Path: Affordability

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The President’s Path: Affordability
25m