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The Briefing Room

BBC Radio 4

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

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David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the recent events in Lebanon. Israel has been widely blamed for a series of pager and walkie-talkie attacks targeting members of Hezbollah. Does this mark the invention of a new kind of warfare and what might the ... more

23 Sep 202428 min

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the challenges facing Germany. Worries over the economy and immigration have seen the far right AfD party gain support in the former east Germany. more

12 Sep 202428 min

Last month the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, warned that "things would get worse before they got better". The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already said that there's a £22 billion black hole in the government's finances left by the Conservatives. ... more

5 Sep 202428 min

The first human cases of MPox were detected in 1970. But a new strain detected in Congo in 2023 has got scientists confused. How worried should we be and are we prepared for it? more

29 Aug 202428 min

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Very informative, great to hear the background explained clearly. But such a tragic situation.

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

    Podcast Addict
    3
    chrisdye
    4 months 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 Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great podcast series - don’t stop

    I love the in depth and balanced presentations of topics that allows the listener a greater insight into the complexities behind the issues in the news. Please don’t stop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Araborn
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Superb podcast

    At 30 minutes and with a panel of top guests, makes this a perfect podcast to get deep-dive on the top issue of the day. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelborne
    Australia2 years ago

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