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The Briefing Room Episodes

  1. 26/03/2026

    David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

  2. 19/03/2026

    David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

  3. 12/03/2026

    David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

  4. Why did the US and Israel launch a war with Iran, and what comes next?

    What will happen to the Iranian regime now?

  5. Four years of war in Ukraine - when will it end?

    Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

  6. Should the Government ban social media for young people?

    What evidence is there that social media is harming young people?

  7. Iran - how vulnerable is the regime?

    What will happen next in Iran?

  8. Venezuela 鈥� what now?

    The Briefing Room asks what鈥檚 next for Venezuela?

  9. Should we worry about America鈥檚 security strategy?

    What does the new US National Security Strategy mean for Europe and the rest of the world?

  10. Why are early career doctors angry?

    Why is there a shortage of training posts for resident doctors?

  11. Are the old robbing the young?

    Are we seeing inter-generational economic injustice?

  12. What's happening with the Ukraine peace plan?

    Is there a viable peace plan for Ukraine on the table?

  13. What can the UK learn from the rest of Europe about asylum reform?

    Is Denmark the right model for the UK's asylum policy?

  14. Why does the UK have a problem with productivity?

    What are the consequences of the UK's low productivity growth?

  15. What's happening in Venezuela?

    Why is there a military build-up off the coast of Venezuela?

  16. How should we handle historic public inquiries?

    Are public inquiries working?

  17. Is there a crash coming?

    Could an AI bubble or so-called 鈥榮hadow banking鈥� threaten the global economy?

  18. Is the UK in a data crisis?

    What鈥檚 gone wrong at the Office for National Statistics?

  19. Will the Gaza peace plan work?

    What is the plan? And why is it happening now?

  21. Should the government worry about debt?

    Should the UK and other countries worry about rising levels of government debt?

  22. Why don't we have ID cards in the UK?

    David Aaronovitch and guests discuss identity cards.

  23. How close is the UK getting to the European Union?

    Is Labour's promise of 'an improved and ambitious relationship' with Europe coming true?

  24. Is the tide turning in the Ukraine war?

    What does a change in the Trump-Putin relationship mean for the war in Ukraine?

  25. The Trump hokey cokey is back - what happens to world trade now?

    As President Trump raises tariffs again, what does this mean for world trade?

  26. Why is there a row about disability benefits?

    David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.

  27. Iran: What happens next?

    David Aaronovitch and guests consider the implications of the Israel Iran conflict.

  28. What is ransomware and what can be done to stop it?

    How should organisations deal with the threat of ransomware attacks?

  29. What is Israel's plan for Gaza?

    What is the long-term future for Gaza?

  30. What are rare earths and why does everyone want them?

    Who dominates the market for rare earths and critical minerals?

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