The Real Story

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

World Service,461 episodes

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Does the Left have a Future in Latin America?
Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?
04 May 2018,49 mins
Crossing The Age Divide
How can the young and the old stay connected in a fast changing world?
27 Apr 2018,49 mins
What Justifies Military Intervention?
The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country?
20 Apr 2018,49 mins
The State of the Unions
Do trade unions have a future?
13 Apr 2018,49 mins
How Do We Cure Our Plastic Addiction?
We're making too much plastic and China doesn't want it anymore, so what happens now?
06 Apr 2018,49 mins
How Do We Build a Better Internet?
As Facebook comes under scrutiny, is it time to re-think our links with big tech?
30 Mar 2018,49 mins
What is Fuelling War in Yemen?
Why has Yemen become what the UN calls 'the world's worst humanitarian crisis'?
23 Mar 2018,49 mins
What Does Putin Want?
As Russia prepares to elect Vladimir Putin for another term, what does he want?
16 Mar 2018,49 mins
Does the US Still Want Free Trade?
How will President Donald Trump's tariff order affect global trade?
09 Mar 2018,49 mins
Xi Who Would be King
Is China moving towards strong-man authoritarian rule?
02 Mar 2018,49 mins
Russia's Information Wars
Has Russia changed the rules of the game using social media to meddle in US politics?
23 Feb 2018,49 mins
Does Europe Need an Army?
Is greater European military integration really feasible - or even desirable?
16 Feb 2018,49 mins
Should Your Pay be Private?
What happens when our salaries become public knowledge?
09 Feb 2018,49 mins
Afghanistan: Time to Talk to the Taliban?
After 16 years of war, is a military solution credible?
02 Feb 2018,49 mins
What are Turkey's Aims in Syria?
Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia in Syria has angered its NATO allies
26 Jan 2018,49 mins
Does Coal Have a Future?
President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?
19 Jan 2018,49 mins
Addicted to the Game
How serious a global health problem is internet and gaming addiction?
12 Jan 2018,49 mins
What is Wrong with Eating Meat?
Are the pleasures of eating meat worth the costs to human health and the environment?
05 Jan 2018,49 mins
What Now For the Palestinians?
How does Donald Trump's Jerusalem announcement change the picture for the Palestinians?
15 Dec 2017,49 mins
Bitcoin: Bubble or Brave New World?
Digital currencies are booming, but what are the implications for the future of money?
08 Dec 2017,49 mins
Brexit's First Big Test
Has Britain done enough to move Brexit talks to the next phase?
01 Dec 2017,49 mins
The Battle for Lebanon
Who's ultimately in charge in Lebanon: its prime minister, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia?
24 Nov 2017,49 mins
Europe's Growing Culture Wars
Have American-style culture wars come to Europe?
17 Nov 2017,49 mins
What does Trump want from China?
Which of the two global powers is on the front foot and which has the most to lose?
10 Nov 2017,49 mins
Do We Need Economic Growth?
Can we have prosperity without economic growth and are limits to growth a good idea?
03 Nov 2017,49 mins
Is Democracy Working For Africa?
Kenya's disputed election raises the question, what system works best for the continent?
27 Oct 2017,48 mins
Is a Stronger Japan Good for the World?
A larger military and more influence abroad is Tokyo's new stated policy. To what end?
20 Oct 2017,49 mins
Iran: Deal or no Deal?
Has the Iran nuclear deal made the world safer?
13 Oct 2017,49 mins
What Does it Take to Make Peace?
Why is it so hard to resolve conflicts and what makes an effective peace-maker?
06 Oct 2017,49 mins
Why Secede?
What’s so important about having your own country?
29 Sep 2017,49 mins