Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew hopes for coronavirus vaccine
Alex Harris, Head of Global Policy at the Wellcome Trust and the BBC's Fergus Walsh tell us about promising progress on a coronavirus vaccine. Video-…
6 years, 2 months ago
Tech giants stop giving Hong Kong police user data
Several countries have criticised China for imposing a new security law on Hong Kong, which they say threatens the territory's long-standing. Some of…
6 years, 2 months ago
Apple ditches Intel
Intel had faced problems manufacturing its own designs, leading it to issue a public apology to computer-makers. Apple's challenge will be to carry o…
6 years, 3 months ago
India and New York become latest to ease lockdowns
After three bleak months, New York looks to lift some of its harshest lockdown restrictions. Meanwhile India plans to do the same. There is a differe…
6 years, 3 months ago
US may strip Hong Kong of special business relationship
Washington may be about to strip Hong Kong of its special trading status with the US - we look at the interplay between the US, China and Hong Kong. …
6 years, 4 months ago
€8bn bailout for French car industry
The French government has announced an €8bn rescue plan for its car industry, which has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. President…
6 years, 4 months ago
Top UK adviser refuses to quit for lockdown actions
We talk to the BBC's Politics Correspondent, Rob Watson about what Dominic Cummings' future may hold. With our special guests Sushma Ramachandran, of…
6 years, 4 months ago
France eases lockdown restrictions
France lifts many of its lockdown restrictions, even as concerns mount in Germany that Covid-19 cases may be on the rise again. Philippe d’Ornano, Ch…
6 years, 4 months ago
Aeroplane makers squeal as demand fizzles
As demand for international flights has dried up, the effects are filtering through to Boeing and Airbus. Their customers don't need the planes they …
6 years, 5 months ago
Countries differ on ending coronavirus lockdown
Countries and governments around the world are starting to feel the strain of coronavirus lockdown, with some showing signs of easing up restrictions…
6 years, 5 months ago