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BBC Radio 4
Gaza
NHS
Israel
Housing Crisis
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Hamas
Kings Fund
Labour Party
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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This week, as BBC Radio 4 explores what it means to grow up as a girl in 2026, health presenter Laura Foster is examining a striking scientific reality: that girls today are hitting puberty earlier than their parents and grandparents did. Question is... more

New data from the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, one of the largest workforce surveys in the world, shows that 1 in 5 minority ethnic staff report facing discrimination from patients or the public, compared with 1 in 20 of their white colleagues. The Royal C... more

Britain is turning electric, but the shift to renewable energy will require a major rewire. Business and Economy editor Douglas Fraser follows the journey of power generated on the north coast of Scotland to the socket in your living room, to discove... more

What is it that drives ordinary people to condone political violence, and some to commit it? As democracies increasingly exist in conditions where violence can flourish, Stanford University polarisation expert Alison Goldsworthy will scrutinise the l... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Sasha Howard
Clinical reader and consultant in paediatric endocrinology
Queen Mary University of London; Barts Health
Episode: About the Girls: The Puberty Puzzle
Ken Ong
Professor, Institute of Metabolic Science
University of Cambridge
Episode: About the Girls: The Puberty Puzzle
Annalisa Goddings
Teenage brain expert
University of Cambridge
Episode: About the Girls: The Puberty Puzzle
Sophie Chalice
Head of Relationships and Health Education
Ashton Gate Primary School, Bristol
Episode: About the Girls: The Puberty Puzzle
Sundar Katwala
Director of British Future, think tank on integration and attitudes toward immigration
British Future
Episode: Licence to Hate - Racism on the Front Line
Naomi Bennett
Nurse and founder of Equality for Black Nurses
Equality for Black Nurses
Episode: Licence to Hate - Racism on the Front Line
Heather Jardine
Pioneering female apprentice at Doonray, resident of Strathalladale
Doonray/Doonray wind project (resident)
Episode: Power to The People: Rewiring Britain
Alison Hull
SSE's director for building the Eastern Greenlink project
SSE
Episode: Power to The People: Rewiring Britain
Paul DeLeo
Head of the Energy Transition Institute, Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
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Karin Goodwin
Journalist in Scotland who covers various topics and provides in-depth analyses of current affairs.

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
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Listeners appreciate the investigative depth into news stories.
Content is engaging and thought-provoking.
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#197
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Apple Podcasts
#166
Ireland/News/Politics

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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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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of current events, political issues, and historical perspectives, seeking to uncover deeper narratives that often lie beneath the surface of mainstream reporting. It features a range of compelling topics, including housing crises, climate change, social justice, and the implications of government policy on everyday lives. Noteworthy episodes highlight personal testimonies that humanize complex issues, emphasizing the emotional impact of stories related to natural disasters, political strife, and social movements. The podcast stands out for its commitment to investigative journalism, offering listeners a platform to understand the intricate connections between news events and broader societal impli... more

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2. Ken Ong
3. Annalisa Goddings
4. Sophie Chalice
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6. Naomi Bennett
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