The Briefing Room

BBC Radio 4

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

Latest episodeHow might the midterms affect US foreign policy?October 29, 2026 · 43 min

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Latest episodes

1. How might the midterms affect US foreign policy?October 29, 2026 · 43 min
2. Has France become ungovernable?October 22, 2026 · 28 min
3. How will climate change affect our farms?October 15, 2026 · 29 min
4. Why does the Yemen war matter to the world?October 8, 2026 · 29 min
5. Are Gen Z movements reshaping politics?August 27, 2026 · 28 min
6. How do we prepare for a future water shortage?August 20, 2026 · 29 min
7. Part 2: How do we reform social care?August 10, 2026 · 29 min
8. Part 1: How do we reform social care?August 6, 2026 · 29 min
9. Part 2: How's the government doing on immigration?July 27, 2026 · 29 min
10. Part 1: How's the government doing on immigration?July 23, 2026 · 28 min

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