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BBC Radio 4
Gaza
NHS
Israel
Labour Party
Housing Crisis
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Hamas
Kings Fund
UK Roadworks
Emergency Department
Bloom
Infrastructure Investment
Healthcare Financing
Patient Safety
Madeira
Asylum Seekers
British Jews
Local Government
Utility Companies
Staffing Cuts

Reactive features from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines and unearthing untold stories, both at home and abroad.

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People who've had to abandon their homes because of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, explain what life is like in Lebanon, a country which has been repeatedly hit by war. A social worker describes how she thinks most Lebanese citizens now k... more

England’s men's football team is once again preparing to shoulder the hopes of millions across the nation. A World Cup is traditionally a time to come together, but this tournament takes place in a tense political moment, when the question of who is ... more

A personal account of day-to-day life in Iran told through the calls of two Iranian sisters – one in the UK, the other in the Iranian city of Shiraz. Since the outbreak of war at the end of February, a near total internet blackout and a shutdown of i... more

Sunil was 26 when he went to work on a ship for the first time. He travelled from Rajasthan, India to a port in Dubai for a job on an oil tanker. When he boarded the ship, he met Dalip, who was from a neighbouring village. They helped support each ot... more

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Recent Guests

Kemi Badenoch
Conservative politician, former Cabinet minister
British politics
Episode: England’s Identity Crisis
Sundar Katwala
Director of British Future, identity think tank
British Future
Episode: England’s Identity Crisis
Fraser Nelson
Times columnist and former editor of The Spectator
The Spectator
Episode: England’s Identity Crisis
Matt Goodwin
Writer and commentator, Reform UK associate
Reform UK
Episode: England’s Identity Crisis
Jo Malhall
Director of Research for Hope Not Hate
Hope Not Hate
Episode: England’s Identity Crisis
Lisa Nandy
Culture Secretary (interview subject in episode)
UK Government (Labour)
Episode: England’s Identity Crisis
Krishna Rathore
Agent involved in recruitment discussed in the episode
Independent recruiter (India)
Episode: Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Motin Ali
Green Party deputy leader, local councillor candidate
Green Party
Episode: Who’s Winning Muslim Voters?
Salma Arif
Labour local candidate in Gypten and Hare Hills
Labour Party
Episode: Who’s Winning Muslim Voters?

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Narrators and interviewers with roles across current affairs, science, politics, and energy topics.
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A panel of frequent interviewers and hosts drawn from investigative and policy programs.

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Thoughtful, well-researched but can feel dense for casual listeners.
Some episodes lean heavily into policy wonk territory—great for deep dives, less so for quick takes.
Engaging mix of expert voices and on-the-ground stories.

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#179
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Apple Podcasts
#165
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About the Girls: The Puberty Puzzle
Q: What are the health implications of early puberty?
Early puberty is associated with higher lifetime risks for certain diseases and mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety, especially in girls.
Britain by Bodycam
Q: What is the purpose of body-worn cameras in retail environments?
They are used to deter violence, provide evidence of what happened during an incident, and hold staff accountable for procedures, while also enabling faster involvement of emergency services when needed.
From Anglesey with Love
Q: Did you ever question him making statements for pro-Russian TV channels?
I was unaware of any such statements he made and advised him against visiting Ukraine due to its corruption.
From Anglesey with Love
Q: What was your reaction when you heard about Nathan Gill taking those bribes?
Stunned, as I had known him for a long time and had viewed him as honest and trustworthy.
Flag Town
Q: What do you make of your flags being taken down?
Izzy finds it hypocritical and believes that a campaign claiming to be inclusive should allow flags to fly together.

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The series consistently tackles big social, political, and technological issues through a documentary storytelling lens, blending rigorous reporting with on-the-ground voices. Recent episodes span topics like puberty timing and public health education, frontline racism in healthcare, the engineering and societal challenges of upgrading national infrastructure and energy systems, political discourse and polarization, and contemporary housing and immigration debates. A standout aspect is the mix of expert insight, policy context, and personal narratives that illuminate how macro trends affect individuals and communities, often with a distinctly UK perspective. The show frequently foregrounds real-world impacts, accountability, and practical r... more

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1. Kemi Badenoch
2. Sundar Katwala
3. Fraser Nelson
4. Matt Goodwin
5. Jo Malhall
6. Lisa Nandy
7. Krishna Rathore
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