The Briefing Room Episodes Available now
What's happened to Hamas?
What do we know about Hamas after 6 months of war with Israel?
What's the future of the state pension?
David Aaronovitch and guests ask whether the state pension is sustainable in the long term
Election special 3. Uncertain times for the ANC in South Africa
The ANC has been in power for 30 years, but as its popularity wanes, what happens next?
Election special 2. Elections without democracy
In some countries election outcomes are predetermined, so why bother holding them at all?
India: Is democracy under threat?
Prime Minister Modi is expected to win a third term, but what does that mean for India?
How is technology changing warfare?
What have we learnt from recent conflicts and how might things change in the wars to come?
Russia: State of the Nation
How tight is Putin's grip on power in Russia?
The synthetic opioids claiming lives in the UK
Deaths from synthetic opioids in the UK are low but it's feared the problem could escalate
The crisis in dentistry: why is it happening and what should we do about it?
Dental decay - the struggle to find an NHS dentist.
What’s the point of Ofsted?
The pros and cons of school inspections.
