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Unspun World: Has Iran weathered the storm?
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the Iranian regime has successfully weath…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Media Show: Iranian harassment of BBC journalists
Iranian authorities are accused of targeting journalists at BBC Persian by intimidating their family members in Iran. Correspondent Behrang Tajdin ou…
10 months, 1 week ago
Unspun World: Where is the conflict between Israel and Iran heading?
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to re…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Media Show: Israel-Iran coverage
Coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict has been shaped by restricted access and challenges for international journalists. With few media outlets able t…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Unspun World: Trump's immigration crackdown
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to tackl…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Media Show: Will AI kill the advertising industry?
The advertising industry is facing dramatic change, after Meta announced new AI tools that will let anyone make ads. Sir Martin Sorrell, Executive Ch…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
What does a new president mean for Poland?
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the impact of the election of a right-wing presid…
11 months ago
The Media Show: Can NPR survive Trump’s cuts?
NPR, one of America’s most prominent public broadcasters, is facing potential funding cuts following moves by President Trump. The administration all…
11 months ago
Unspun World: Will Israeli criticism change Netanyahu's Gaza stance?
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether criticism from within Israel will force N…
11 months, 1 week ago
The Media Show: NYT editor Joe Kahn, and travel presenter Simon Reeve
Joe Kahn, Executive Editor of the New York Times, outlines how the newsroom prioritises stories, handles editorial pressure, and navigates the challe…
11 months, 1 week ago