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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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President Trump wants an end to the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainians want peace too - but not at any cost. The past week saw the emergence of a leaked US 28 - point- plan which was wholly unacceptable to President Zelensky and European leaders. But how... more

This week the government announced an overhaul of the UK’s asylum system with the stated aim of making Britain look a lot less attractive to those planning to make their way across the Channel on a small boat or outstay their visa if already here. A ... more

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has been widely trailing this month’s budget and the difficult decisions she’ll have to make in just under two weeks time. This is being taken as code for tax rises and a possible break in Labour’s manifesto pledge with ... more

Something is going in the southern Caribbean. The world’s largest aircraft carrier - the American USS Gerald R Ford- is on its way to the region. Small boats said to belong to Venezuelan drug smugglers are being blown up by the US military. Old US ba... more

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Anton Grushetskyi
Executive Director of the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology
Kyiv International Institute of Sociology
Episode: Is the tide turning in the Ukraine war?
Vitaly Shevchenko
Russia editor for BBC Monitoring and co-presenter of the BBC's Ukrainecast
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Explainer: Putin’s motivation for war with Ukraine
Ellie Saklatvala
Head of non-ferrous metal pricing at Argus
Argus
Episode: Explainer: Rare earths
Husain Haqqani
Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Pakistan Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the US
Hudson Institute
Episode: Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war over Kashmir?
Michael Kugelman
South Asia Analyst based in Washington DC and author of Foreign Policy Magazine's South Asia Brief Newsletter
Foreign Policy Magazine
Episode: Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war over Kashmir?
Sumantra Bose
Professor of International and Comparative Politics at Krea University and author of Kashmir at the Crossroads
Krea University
Episode: Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war over Kashmir?
Douglas Irwin
Professor of economics at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Episode: What's Trump's tariff hokey cokey all about?
Meredith Crowley
Professor of economics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: What's Trump's tariff hokey cokey all about?
Ekrem Imamoglu
Istanbul's opposition mayor and leader threatened with imprisonment
Republican People's Party (CHP)
Episode: What's happening in Turkey?

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David Aaronovitch
Host known for his analytical approach and expertise in journalism, particularly in political and current affairs commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Exceptional broadcasting

    David interrogates a panel of subject experts to explain (only allowing accessible language) very complicated but current issues. The episode of 23 October ‘market crash’, is an exceptional example. Have a listen you’ll learn - I promise. Thank you BBC Thank you David

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Eveleigh
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 👌

    Always very high quality and relevance. Excellent in depth discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mrakwekwe
    Sweden9 months ago
  • Very informative, great to hear the background explained clearly. But such a tragic situation.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Fiona JW
    a year ago
  • BR usually 5 star but here no mention at all of left of centre French politics....

    Podcast Addict
    3
    chrisdye
    a year ago
  • Democracy under threat series

    Great content but I couldnt finish listening to the Russian episode due to Katrina Tertytchnaya’s screechy high pitched voice. It ruined what would have been an excellent episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Patmartin
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and expert commentary on relevant topics, often stating that it enriches their understanding of complex issues.

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What can the UK learn from the rest of Europe about asylum reform?
Q: What impact have those policies had?
Denmark reported the lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years due to its tough policies.
What can the UK learn from the rest of Europe about asylum reform?
Q: What proportion of asylum seekers do actually arrive on small boats because they get all the attention? Are they the majority of people who come?
They are not the majority; 39% of people who claimed asylum last year arrived on small boats, with others arriving through various unauthorized routes and visas.
What can the UK learn from the rest of Europe about asylum reform?
Q: Can you remind us please briefly what these new proposals of the governments are, the ones that really stand out?
Key proposals include a more temporary status for refugees, reducing financial support for asylum seekers, and expediting legal removal processes for those whose claims are unsuccessful.
Will the Gaza peace plan work?
Q: What about the administration?
The current system in Gaza has collapsed, and there is no power or authority to run anything.
Will the Gaza peace plan work?
Q: What about the police?
There is no police system in Gaza, leading to increased criminal activity.

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2. Vitaly Shevchenko
3. Ellie Saklatvala
4. Husain Haqqani
5. Michael Kugelman
6. Sumantra Bose
7. Douglas Irwin
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