The Explanation Episodes Available now

The Good Friday Agreement
Denis Murray shares how the Good Friday Agreement helped bring peace to Northern Ireland.

Unspun World: Where is the conflict between Israel and Iran heading?
John Simpson analyses whether Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to regime change

The Media Show: Israel-Iran coverage
Challenge in reporting Iran-Israel conflict due to limited access and state restrictions

Unspun World: Trump's immigration crackdown
John Simpson analyses the US president’s decision to deploy troops to California

The Media Show: Will AI kill the advertising industry?
Meta’s plan for new tools that will let anyone make ads

What does a new president mean for Poland?
John Simpson analyses what Karol Nawrocki’s victory means for Poland’s government

The Media Show: Can NPR survive Trump’s cuts?
CEO of US public radio sets out survival strategy

Unspun World: Will Israeli criticism change Netanyahu's Gaza stance?
Will criticism from within Israel force Netanyahu to change his approach in Gaza?

The Media Show: NYT editor Joe Kahn, and travel presenter Simon Reeve
Journalism in a divided America and documentary storytelling in Scandinavia

Unspun World: The UK's new EU deal
James Landale analyses the UK’s new deal with the EU