The Real Story

BBC World Service

Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.

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20 episodes
Updated Mar 29, 2024

Episodes20

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Mar 29, 2024 · 24 min
Bonus: Evan Gershkovich - a year since my friend was jailed in Russia
What would it take to release the US journalist held on spying charges
Mar 29, 2024 · 48 min
Is the future of journalism in crisis?
Journalists are losing their jobs and increasingly consumers are avoiding the news
Mar 28, 2024 · 26 min
Bonus: Hidden reality of frontline combat through the eyes of Ukraine's soldiers
Bodycams captured the raw reality of war for a ground breaking new BBC documentary
Mar 27, 2024 · 26 min
Bonus: Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud
What the Crypto King's fall from grace means for the future of cryptocurrency
Mar 26, 2024 · 27 min
Bonus: The curse of the world's fastest growing economy
Is Guyana's oil a windfall or a downfall?
Mar 25, 2024 · 27 min
Bonus: Insight on Islamic State Group + Miami stops the party
Ahead of our planned episode on Miami, a moment to put the Moscow attacks in context
Mar 22, 2024 · 49 min
How can Boeing win back trust?
The plane maker’s safety record is in the spotlight after a series of incidents
Mar 15, 2024 · 50 min
Should we be afraid of TikTok?
US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide
Mar 8, 2024 · 49 min
Can Haiti break free from its history?
Gangs threaten the Haitian state but the past looms large over the security crisis
Mar 1, 2024 · 47 min
What's fuelling the war in Sudan?
Nearly eight million people have fled their homes
Feb 23, 2024 · 48 min
Getting ready for an older population
With people living longer and families getting smaller how does society cope?
Feb 16, 2024 · 49 min
Is Senegal’s democracy under attack?
The president is accused of attempting a constitutional coup after postponing elections
Feb 9, 2024 · 48 min
Do green policies and farmers have to clash?
After widespread protests, Europe is re-assessing attempts to make agriculture greener
Feb 2, 2024 · 48 min
China’s economy: How worried should we be?
Can Beijing enjoy the benefits of capitalism while retaining full control of the economy?
Jan 26, 2024 · 48 min
Will artificial intelligence erode our rights?
How do we protect our privacy and our democracies while still benefiting from AI?
Jan 19, 2024 · 49 min
The changing face of Taiwan
What do Taiwan’s election results tell us about its identity and future?
Jan 12, 2024 · 48 min
What will decide the 2024 US election?
On Monday Iowans begin the process of deciding who will contest the US election.
Jan 5, 2024 · 48 min
Is the world losing faith in democracy?
As we enter a record-breaking year for elections, is democracy itself on the line?
Dec 15, 2023 · 48 min
Is time running out for Ukraine?
As US and EU funding falters, is time running out for Ukraine to win the war with Russia?
Dec 8, 2023 · 49 min
Is COP failing?
Are countries following up their eye-catching climate pledges with concrete action?