Podcast Episodes

Understanding how Russia has changed under Putin

Anu Anand talks to Sarah Rainsford about how everyday life in Russia has changed under Vladimir Putin.

4 years, 8 months ago

Afghanistan: Women, girls and their rights

Anu Anand talks to Yogita Limaye about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. They reveal how a turbulent history dictates the ever-shifting a…

4 years, 8 months ago

Understanding Iran: Reconciling religion and democracy

Anu Anand talks to Rana Rahimpour about how decades of turbulence have shaped Iran, and why religion, democracy and ideals all combine to explain Ira…

4 years, 8 months ago

Israeli-Palestinian relations

How did the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians reach its current point? Jeremy Bowen talked to Anu Anand in 2021 about the backstory behi…

4 years, 9 months ago

Understanding democracy in Hong Kong

Why are there democracy protests in Hong Kong? Anu Anand talks to Stephen McDonell.

The Explanation is a snackable audio guide giving you the backstor…

4 years, 9 months ago