<p>China’s communist party is preparing for a crucial meeting of the annual congress, which is expected to award President, Xi Jinping a third term in office. But amid the tightened security surrounding this event, economic storm clouds are gathering. And investigating and reporting on the effects of this downturn is becoming ever more tricky, as Stephen McD ... Show More
Nov 22
The Story of Abdelrahman and the Oud
<p>Kate Adie introduces stories from Jordan, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Spain and the Black Sea.</p><p>11-year-old Abdelrahman was injured during an Israeli attack in Gaza, which led to the loss of one of his legs. He was selected to travel to Jordan for hospital treatment, to be fitte ... Show More
28m 22s
Nov 15
The shadow of Islamic State in Syria
<p>Kate Adie introduces stories from Syria, the Philippines, Tanzania and Brazil.</p><p>During his visit to Washington this week, Syria’s interim president Ahmed Al Sharaa announced that Syria will join the coalition of 90 countries trying to eliminate the remnants of the Islamic ... Show More
28m 42s
Nov 8
Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Party fightback
Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Jamaica, Uganda, Kazakhstan and Germany.Zohran Mamdani won New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the US Democratic Party. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith ... Show More
28m 30s
Jul 2023
Russia’s Newest Target: The Global Food Supply
<p>When Russia invaded Ukraine, it put the global food supply at risk — until the two countries struck an unusual deal to keep shipments flowing. </p><p>Last week, that deal fell apart.</p><p>Marc Santora, who has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict, e ... Show More
21m 51s
Sep 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken
<p>Tommy and Ben talk about Kim Jong Un’s trip to meet with Vladimir Putin, Viktor Bout’s entrance into local Russian politics, Armenia’s diplomatic shift away from Russia, and a positive development in Nagorno-Kabarakh region. They also dig into an escalation into the economic w ... Show More
59m 2s