The Explanation
Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin.
Episodes (369 available)
Democrats are looking to pick up crucial seats at November’s midterms
17 mins
How Israeli attitudes have changed three years on from the 7 October attacks
26 mins
Nick Thorpe reports on Hungary’s media landscape six months after the election.
23 mins
Republicans are weighing whether Trump's backing can help them win crucial midterm votes
16 mins
John Simpson looks at the impact of intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine
27 mins
The journalists who tried to blow the whistle on Manchester City
23 mins
From the UN to a White House summit with China, Trump faces a pivotal diplomatic week
16 mins
John Simpson analyses the state of Germany’s government after regional election defeats
26 mins
How did Earl Spencer's revelations about the royal family play out in the media?
23 mins
As trade tensions with the US continue, Ottawa seeks a "unique alliance" with the EU
16 mins
