The Real Story

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

World Service,461 episodes

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Africa's digital transformation
Who are the big beneficiaries of Africa's rapidly improving internet connectivity?
05 Jul 2019,53 mins
What's happened to gay rights since Stonewall?
A global panel of gay and lesbian contributors discuss the legacy of the Stonewall riots
28 Jun 2019,53 mins
The vaccination divide
Why are some people losing trust in vaccines?
21 Jun 2019,53 mins
Syria: Assad's endgame
How is Assad's hold on power in Syria changing?
14 Jun 2019,53 mins
What does the future hold for the Rohingya?
Why can’t the Rohingya return to Myanmar?
07 Jun 2019,53 mins
European election results: Gridlock or opportunity?
Four new MEPs discuss the shifting power balance in the European Parliament
31 May 2019,53 mins
The new technology cold war
What will a tech standoff between the US and China mean for them - and us, the consumers?
24 May 2019,53 mins
Does WikiLeaks matter?
Is the news leak organisation and its model of publishing still relevant?
17 May 2019,53 mins
Can nature be saved?
How do we change our behaviour to prevent a million species going extinct?
10 May 2019,53 mins
China's Arctic ambitions
What is China's strategy for the polar regions?
03 May 2019,53 mins
Is social media killing elections?
Are free and fair elections impossible in the digital age?
26 Apr 2019,53 mins
The return of the eco-warriors
Is civil disobedience a good tactic for climate change activists?
19 Apr 2019,53 mins
Has Brexit broken UK politics?
Is the crisis evidence of flaws in the UK political system, or are politicians to blame?
12 Apr 2019,53 mins
Has the International Criminal Court failed?
Is it time to accept the severe limitations of the ICC?
05 Apr 2019,53 mins
What’s at stake in India’s election?
Will the world's largest democratic exercise put India on a new path?
29 Mar 2019,53 mins
Who are the far-right extremists?
Can understanding the roots of far-right extremism help us to tackle it?
22 Mar 2019,53 mins
What’s going on at the US-Mexico border?
President Trump says the situation is a national emergency. Is he right?
15 Mar 2019,53 mins
Has China's economy peaked?
What are the options for Chinese policy makers?
08 Mar 2019,53 mins
What next for the wives of Islamic State fighters?
Should the wives and children of IS militants be repatriated?
01 Mar 2019,53 mins
Are referendums ever a good idea?
When, where and why does direct democracy work? And can it do more harm than good?
22 Feb 2019,53 mins
Is capitalism killing our planet, or is it our only hope?
As environmental catastrophe looms, is capitalism to blame, or can it be reformed?
15 Feb 2019,53 mins
Forty years since revolution: How stable is Iran?
Ritula Shah and a panel of Iranian guests discuss life, politics and religion inside Iran
08 Feb 2019,53 mins
What Will Happen to Afghan Women When the US Leaves?
Are Afghan women's rights at risk as the US negotiates with the Taliban?
01 Feb 2019,53 mins
What's keeping Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir in power?
Protestors in Sudan are calling for the resignation of President Bashir. Will he listen?
25 Jan 2019,53 mins
Why Does President Trump Stick by Saudi Arabia?
Mike Pompeo was in Riyadh this week. Why are the US and Saudi Arabia still so close?
18 Jan 2019,53 mins
Are We Alone In The Universe?
Are we any closer to finding extra-terrestrial life - of any kind?
11 Jan 2019,53 mins
BBC Correspondents Look Ahead
How do you look ahead in a world which constantly takes us by surprise?
28 Dec 2018,48 mins
France's Yellow Vests: Macron's Malaise
Can the French president contend with a transformative protest movement?
21 Dec 2018,53 mins
China's Big Social Experiment
What are the costs and benefits of a social credit system?
14 Dec 2018,53 mins
Britain's Big Brexit Moment
What happens if Prime Minister May's EU withdrawal deal fails in Parliament?
07 Dec 2018,53 mins