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The Explanation

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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.

Featuring new episodes of The President's Path, Unspun World with John Simpson, and The Media Show.

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June 12 · 24 min
The President's Path: Why is Trump hosting the UFC at the White House?
Trump marks his birthday with a White House cage fight as the World Cup comes to America
June 12 · 26 min
Unspun World: Fighting resumes between Israel and Hezbollah
John Simpson explores the impact of Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon
June 11 · 22 min
The Media Show: Reporting the World Cup
BBC Sport and football journalists set out how the biggest tournament will be covered
June 8 · 24 min
The President's Path: Why did Trump and Netanyahu clash over the Iran war?
Trump's blazing row with Netanyahu over the Iran war. Is the alliance cracking?

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Episodes 44

The President's Path: Why is Trump hosting the UFC at the White House?

Unspun World: Fighting resumes between Israel and Hezbollah

The Media Show: Reporting the World Cup

The President's Path: Why did Trump and Netanyahu clash over the Iran war?