Podcast Episodes

The Media Show: US Election and its impact on media

The US election has brought about significant challenges for the mainstream media. Edward Luce of the Financial Times, Megan McArdle of The Washingto…

1 year, 5 months ago

Unspun World: What does the US election tell us about America?

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines how the US Presidential campaign has highlighted …

1 year, 6 months ago

The Media Show: Trump's winning media strategy

Much of the traditional media were blindsided by Trump’s election victory. To discuss why, Katie is joined by James Harding, Founder, Tortoise Media,…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Global Jigsaw: Russia’s “special demographic operation”

Why is the Kremlin worried about population decline? President Putin has made the increase of human capital a national priority. Decision-makers have…

1 year, 6 months ago

Unspun World: What will Iran do now?

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the Iranian regime might respond to Israel’s …

1 year, 6 months ago

The Media Show: Ballots, bias and big tech

Ros Atkins is in Washington DC and asks what what the upcoming election tells us about the role the media plays in modern America.

The Washington Post…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Global Jigsaw: Turkey’s anti-LGBT drive

What’s behind the evolution of President Erdogan’s narrative on LGBT issues, and how did Turkey’s Islamic conservatives find common ground with Ameri…

1 year, 6 months ago

Unspun World: The Middle East: The regional perspective

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the attitudes of other countries in the Middle Ea…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Media Show: The king of reality TV

Andy Cohen is the executive producer behind the Real Housewives TV franchise. He tells Katie how it became a global phenomenon. Also in the programme…

1 year, 6 months ago

Unspun World: Israel's Middle East strategy

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's experts around the world, analyses Israel’s long-term strategy in the Middle East, examines whether the US…

1 year, 6 months ago