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Unspun World: How will Donald Trump’s tariffs affect global markets?
John Simpson looks at whether an economic downturn is on the horizon

The Media Show: Revealing Facebook
A former Facebook executive describes life inside the company and its leadership culture

Unspun World: Can Ukraine continue to rely on US support?
John Simpson examines whether a European army could provide a bulwark against Russia

The Media Show: Jeff Bezos' Washington Post shift
How the Amazon founder has triggered resignations at the paper he owns

Unspun World: Is Russia’s war in Ukraine nearing an endgame?
John Simpson analyses whether Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame

The Media Show: Mehdi Hasan on journalism, opinion, and independence
The former MSNBC star on why he’s now flying solo

The Media Show: Diplomacy and the media and 100 years of The New Yorker
The battle to report Ukraine, Russia, and government narratives

Unspun World: Is Western support for Ukraine holding firm?
John Simpson examines whether Western support for Ukraine is holding firm

The Media Show: Understanding the attention economy
How big tech is reshaping how we pay attention

Unspun World: Donald Trump’s whirlwind start to his second term
John Simpson examines Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office