The Real Story

Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.

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A New Vision for Mexico
How will Mexico's new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, govern the country?
30 Nov 2018,53 mins
The Modern Face of Money Laundering
How is dirty money pumped into our banks and what can be done to stop it?
23 Nov 2018,53 mins
Is 'Fake News' a Threat to Democracy?
How is rampant disinformation changing our societies?
16 Nov 2018,53 mins
Why Are Germans Going Green?
What's behind the unexpected rise of Germany's Green party?
09 Nov 2018,53 mins
Why is Infertility Rising?
Fifty million couples worldwide can’t have children without medical help
02 Nov 2018,53 mins
Brazil's Lurch to the Right
What is behind the dramatic rise of far-right Brazilian politician, Jair Bolsonaro?
26 Oct 2018,53 mins
Is Identity Corroding Democracy?
Is identity politics divisive or is it simply a demand for dignity and justice?
19 Oct 2018,53 mins
Climate Change: Tough Choices
Can we have prosperity and democracy if we want keep climate change at bay?
12 Oct 2018,53 mins
Norway: From Oil to Renewables
Can the country make the transition from oil powerhouse to renewable energy champion?
05 Oct 2018,53 mins
Air Pollution: Invisible Killer
How can we clean up our air to become healthier - and smarter?
28 Sep 2018,53 mins
Is Unity Coming to Ireland?
How will Britain's vote to leave the European Union affect Irish unity?
21 Sep 2018,49 mins
How Lehman's Collapse Changed the World
What have been the lasting consequences of the economic crash of 2008?
14 Sep 2018,49 mins
Sweden: Liberalism in Trouble
Will Sweden trade its liberal leanings for a populist push?
07 Sep 2018,49 mins
Who Should Own South African Land?
Should vast amounts of farmland held by the country’s white minority be redistributed?
31 Aug 2018,49 mins
A New Perspective on Psychedelics
There is a growing body of evidence that psychedelic drugs have beneficial properties
24 Aug 2018,49 mins
Is the Nation State in Decline?
Are nation states equipped to deal with trans-national threats facing the world?
17 Aug 2018,49 mins
Extreme Heat: The New Normal?
How will we adapt to living with extreme heat?
10 Aug 2018,49 mins
Syria: Has Assad Won?
Is the Syrian conflict nearing an end more than seven years on from the initial uprising?
03 Aug 2018,49 mins
A New Dawn for Zimbabwe?
Will Monday's elections in Zimbabwe offer a clean break from the Mugabe years?
27 Jul 2018,49 mins
How Political is the Mueller Probe?
What has Robert Mueller found and will Donald Trump's attacks derail the investigation?
20 Jul 2018,49 mins
Do Protests Still Work?
Are protests still effective in bringing about change?
13 Jul 2018,49 mins
Poland Out in the Cold
Is Poland slipping towards authoritarianism?
06 Jul 2018,49 mins
Can the EU Survive?
Can the EU make the necessary reforms before another crisis engulfs it?
29 Jun 2018,49 mins
Who Should Be Let In?
With record levels of global migration - should countries get tougher?
22 Jun 2018,49 mins
The Great Disruptor
Has Donald Trump decided to sacrifice the West in order to put America first?
15 Jun 2018,49 mins
The World Cup: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?
Hosting football's premier tournament is a big honour, but is it worth the cost?
08 Jun 2018,49 mins
Italy's Populist Future
Italy's embrace of populism and what it means for relations with the EU?
01 Jun 2018,49 mins
The Coming Pandemic
Are we ready for a global epidemic of infectious disease?
25 May 2018,49 mins
How Do Monarchies Survive?
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married, how are monarchies staying relevant?
18 May 2018,49 mins
What Next for Iran?
How will Iran respond to President Trump's decision to pull out of the nuclear agreement?
11 May 2018,49 mins