
Reactive features from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines and unearthing untold stories, both at home and abroad.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||

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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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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