The Real Story Podcast
Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.
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Is Biden too old to run in 2024?
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Polls show Joe Biden's age is a major concern among voters. Should Democrats be worried?
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Ukraine鈥檚 offensive: Too slow to triumph?
Fri 15 Sep 2023
America's top general warns Ukraine's counter offensive is running out to time
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Iran, a year on from the death of Mahsa Amini
Fri 8 Sep 2023
Protests shook Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini. A year on, what has changed?
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Why is it still so hard for whistleblowers?
Fri 1 Sep 2023
What鈥檚 at stake for those who speak out and is there enough protection?
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How should the world engage with the Taliban?
Fri 18 Aug 2023
The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect
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China, US and the fight for Taiwan
Fri 11 Aug 2023
China and Taiwan - how real is the risk of conflict?
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The coup in Niger: Why does it matter?
Fri 4 Aug 2023
Why the coup in Niger matters for Western Africa and the World
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How close are we to ending Alzheimer's?
Fri 28 Jul 2023
Does the emergence of new drugs mean the end is in sight for Alzheimer's?
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Deep-sea mining: Curse or cure?
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Is mining international waters a cure for climate change or an ecological disaster?
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Understanding the unrest in France
Fri 7 Jul 2023
Why the killing of a 17 year old by police sparked riots in cities across France.
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Saudi Arabia鈥檚 thirst for sporting success
Fri 23 Jun 2023
Saudi Arabia and sport: What is the Kingdom鈥檚 goal?
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What do Trump鈥檚 legal challenges mean for the 2024 US election?
Fri 16 Jun 2023
In an historic first, the former US president is facing a federal criminal indictment
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Why have tensions flared in Kosovo?
Fri 9 Jun 2023
Fears over stalling of peace process between Kosovo and neighbouring Serbia
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Do we want to live without plastic?
Fri 2 Jun 2023
International talks have been taking place in Paris for a global plastics treaty
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Bola Tinubu: Can Nigeria鈥檚 new president unite his country?
Fri 26 May 2023
A 成人论坛 investigation has found that some election results may have been manipulated
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Why can鈥檛 America contain the fentanyl crisis?
Fri 19 May 2023
US authorities say fentanyl is now the main driver of US drug overdose deaths
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What's gone wrong in Haiti?
Fri 12 May 2023
Armed gangs control much of the country鈥檚 capital Port-au-Prince
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The rehabilitation of Syria鈥檚 President Assad
Fri 5 May 2023
Is Syria's president Assad about to be welcomed back by his Arab neighbours?
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What is hostage diplomacy and why is it on the rise?
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Russia's arrest of Evan Gershkovich has shone a spotlight on 'hostage diplomacy'
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Can we control Artificial Intelligence?
Fri 7 Apr 2023
AI is growing more powerful, so what are the potential risks and rewards?
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Who will run the world in 20 years?
Fri 31 Mar 2023
President Xi says China and Russia are driving global changes not seen for a century.
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Imran Khan and Pakistan's political turmoil
Fri 24 Mar 2023
The former PM is locked in battle with the government as the nation's crises grow
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Is the asylum system broken?
Fri 17 Mar 2023
With millions displaced around the world, how do we create a better asylum system?
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Will the Windsor Framework finally get Brexit done?
Fri 10 Mar 2023
The UK and the EU call it a breakthrough but is it a solution for Northern Ireland?
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What will China鈥檚 declining population mean for the world?
Fri 3 Mar 2023
China's population is shrinking - and fast. What might the impact be?
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