The Briefing Room Podcast
David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
Episodes to download
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Is the Student Finance System Working?
Thu 9 Aug 2018
What's wrong with student finance - and how could the system be made to work better?
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Chaos on the railways
Thu 2 Aug 2018
Why has there been such disruption on two rail franchises and can we avoid it in future?
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Imran Khan and Pakistan: what's going to change?
Thu 26 Jul 2018
Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan's election. But what will he be able to change?
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What does the UK want from the EU?
Thu 19 Jul 2018
The Brexit secretary has been in Brussels - what kind of deal does the UK now want?
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Brexit decision time
Thu 5 Jul 2018
As Brexit looms what will future relations between the EU and Britain look like?
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Why are the British Armed Forces short of personnel?
Thu 31 May 2018
How well equipped is Britain today to defend itself both at home and overseas?
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Could Italy bring down the European Union?
Thu 24 May 2018
Why Italy's new government has EU leaders worried.
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Macron: One Year On
Thu 17 May 2018
One year into his presidency, can France's Emmanuel Macron succeed where others failed?
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Is the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Office a problem department?
Thu 3 May 2018
Why do so many politicians dread the job of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary?
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What is the problem with plastic?
Thu 26 Apr 2018
How serious is the problem of plastic waste, and how should it be tackled?
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A new Cold War?
Thu 19 Apr 2018
Is the world about to see a new Cold War between Russia and the West?
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Violent Crime
Thu 12 Apr 2018
Why does violent crime seem to be on the rise in some parts of the UK?
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The EU after Brexit – A special programme together with The Bottom Line
Thu 29 Mar 2018
Evan Davis and David Aaronovitch present a programme looking at the EU after Brexit
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The Mueller Indictment
Thu 22 Feb 2018
What the Mueller indictment tells us about Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
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Is ISIS still a threat?
Thu 15 Feb 2018
Does so-called Islamic State still pose a threat to Syria and around the world?
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Is Your Local Council Going Bust?
Thu 8 Feb 2018
How serious is the financial crisis in England's town halls?
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Britain, China and the new Silk Road
Thu 1 Feb 2018
David Aaronovitch asks what Britain has to gain from China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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Syria: who wants what from the conflict?
Thu 25 Jan 2018
David Aaronovitch asks what Turkey, Russia, Iran and the US want from the war in Syria.
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John Worboys: Understanding the Parole Board
Thu 18 Jan 2018
How does the Parole Board decide whether to release offenders on licence?
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Would you pay more for the NHS?
Thu 11 Jan 2018
In its 70th year the NHS is in a winter crisis again. What will it take to fix it?
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Who are the protesters in Iran and what do they want?
Thu 4 Jan 2018
How can we best understand the protests in Iran and how will Tehran respond?
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What Next for the Democrats?
Thu 28 Dec 2017
Has the Democratic Party found a new direction since losing the election to Donald Trump?
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President Trump's End of Year Report
Thu 21 Dec 2017
Has President Trump delivered on his campaign promises?
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What's Russia up to?
Thu 14 Dec 2017
What do we really know about Russian 'meddling' in Western democracy?
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May's Brexit Dilemma
Thu 7 Dec 2017
Why Theresa May seems to have fallen foul of her own side in Brexit negotiations.
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Saudi Arabia's Radical Crown Prince
Thu 30 Nov 2017
Can Saudi Arabia's crown prince radically change the kingdom?
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A world without antibiotics?
Thu 26 Oct 2017
Drug resistant infections cause 700,000 deaths a year - how can this be averted?
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President Xi and the Chinese Dream
Thu 19 Oct 2017
Is President Xi Jinping China's most powerful leader since Chairman Mao?
