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“I think they’ve just published their last episode, really a big shame.
A very educational podcast giving interesting takes on issues. They tried their best to give impartial and opposing views (though sometimes fail due to lack of resource engaging with true experts from opposing viewpoint)....”Read full review »
Ethan yy Cheng via Apple Podcasts ·
Taiwan ·
04/08/24
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“Excellent people focused discussion from a Taiwanese perspective. Show has definitely improved with Shaun Ley joining show💯Miss his Dateline London programme and am glad he is able to bring his talents to the fore here 👍thank you”
Crimebrook via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/24
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“That is the BBC
Scrutinizing everyone but themselves -
Enjoy And remember to leave a feedback!!!”
J Pilger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/23
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“Good topic selection BUT…… if you wanna listen to a podcast where a complex question is asked by a host who then gives 4-5 experts less than 30 seconds a piece to answer before cutting them off with more facts that the experts themselves were trying to contextualize — this is the one for you. I...”Read full review »
Waywardbridges via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/23
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“By bringing in several thought leaders the topics are well researched and options are critical
Thanks for putting it together”
usingbloomberfor20years via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
04/10/23
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“Interesting podcast on space exploration both of the moon and eventually Mars.
If we spent these monies on saving our own planet, we might actually overcome the problems of Climate Change. I understand the ideas that we can do both, but let’s not ‘throw out the baby with the bath water.’”
😉💙🙃 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“Hello bbc
I have been asking this request for ages but nobody even answered me!!
I love bbc and i need hlep to get the transcript for all episodes of all podcasts you produce, please🙏
Thank you”
youssef jalabi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/24/22
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“I enjoy listening discussions of this podcast”
Kerinjsh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“The BBC reporter is so clearly biased against the Swedish Democrat politician. He gave her facts of immigrant crime. She accused him of that immigrants are unjustly accused of crime.
She excused their rioting as justified because Koran was defiled.”
parenrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“The program on Sweden was terribly one-sided in its panel and analysis. Also some forget their aid of Axis powers in WW1 & 2.”
Furpep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/22
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“Just listened to the episode about unions and the gig economy. A panel of ‘experts’ talking about something which doesn’t affect them and who actually stand to profit from these workers. It’s a shame you didn’t interview anybody actually working in the gig economy because it would be have a...”Read full review »
babsupo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/22
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“BBC host had an interview with Ukraine representative , she criticized president Biden and brought up Trump ( who is another criminal , incompetent and an idiot ) , as he was right and Biden is wrong around a NATO question , she was stopped by the Ukraine rep, and was reminded that Trump...”Read full review »
LennyandBubzy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
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“I greatly enjoy listening to this podcast because it does a deep dive into a single topic that’s making news in our world. The guests are very informative and I will keep on listening.”
Justin from Albany via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/22
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“Find the in depth analysis to be very informative and adds color to current events!”
Mcher611 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/22
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“Focused on one topic from contemporary events around the world. Straight forward information with a multifaceted view usually doesn't work well but is done wonderfully here.”Read full review »
Ihavechecks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/21
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“An intelligent, well researched and well argued podcast that helps better understand the themes covered. Balanced, insightful, with impressive guests and expert panels.
It epitomises the best of journalism and demonstrates why it is important to support good journalism. It makes you better...”Read full review »
DesLucc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/21
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“Worth spending time to listen. Always interesting.”
etaub via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/11/21
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“This podcast covers a breathtaking amount of topics and does an excellent job of encouraging debate on issues. Where it could improve would be in including more panelists who are activists or work for NGOs. Similarly, the range of political opinions can be constrained towards the centre. I want...”Read full review »
waawaate via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/21
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“Look forward to episodes every week. Great topics, great host and guests and great discussion.”
8af7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/12/21
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“The podcast tackles the latest issue and brings experts to discuss the matters. I recently discovered the podcast, and I have not missed an episode since!
I appreciate a good discussion! Thank you.”
Wisal A via Apple Podcasts ·
Malaysia ·
02/12/21
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“Great show with wide selection of topics, panelists and perspectives”
avm1406 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/21
“Awesome discussion”
ZorawarZ via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
01/25/21
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“Intelligent questions and guests. Brexit episode was illuminating covering large as well as subtle issues and controversies”
**kiankins** via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/21
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“Was slow to find this gem of a Podcast. How fantastic to find a group of intelligent well informed key individuals provide a deep insight into global issues. Please keep up the great work.”
Lenny09873625 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/20
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“Thorough. Well backed up.”
The Dodg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/20
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“The ability to ask relevant questions from knowledgeable guests, weaving a coherent commentary while avoiding a screaming match, marks this program. I listen to French and US emissions as well, but they rarely achieve this level of mastery.”
Petit Cintre via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
04/18/20
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“The BBC used to be the one (and almost only) intelligent broadcast where you could listen to all opinions on one debated subject : where you could learn and think.
Those days are over. The BBC, like all other closed self-censored radio broadcasts, is inviting and airing only one opinion: here,...”Read full review »
epoqueepique via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/08/20
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“A welcome podcast in these times of sound bites. In-depth analysis of a theme, interviews where the question is not longer than the answer and opportunity to see different sides to a story - the real 50 shades of grey in news”
Mo Sena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/19
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“This is one of my favorite podcasts!!! The in-depth conversations/debate that provide context, insightful perspectives about a single topic, current event, political situation, conflict, laws, natural disaster/event and so on are second to none!
My favorite episodes when they cover an event...”Read full review »
Nxt Gen Cowboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/19
“Great podcast, goes in depth -although annoyed by the repeated interruptions of two guests in particular in the recent Syria episode”
thisisapseudo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/28/19
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“Virtually all of their episodes have a panel made up of big government, socialist, climate worshiping leftist professors…with one squishy person that is center right at best to answer the other side. It should be called, “He Far-Left Sanctimonious European Story” instead. Skip it.”
NUMCV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/19
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“I didn’t listen to the entire podcast today. The wrangling between guests got on my nerves. However, immediately before I started listening to The Real Story, I listened to the 1st Throughline podcast episode. I understand the topic of The Real Story this week was Iran from 40 years ago until...”Read full review »
KBGunny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/19
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“It's a great podcast, brilliant topics.
Please bring Ritula Shah back though, the Canadian girl is not half as good as Ritula.”Read full review »
Bieskinazi via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/03/18
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“Insightful and interesting”
cxty174964diek via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/15/18
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“At last we are trying to shift the debate from prescriptions that are toxic to psychedelics that are showing to be of clinical hope to those suffering Well done UK I totally agree!!we have see alternative evidence this funding of pharm industry has to much bias I so proud of the UK women who...”Read full review »
lovealways# via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/28/18
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“I want to be informed on the most important topics of our time and I couldn’t achieve that without this incredible resource.”
Study876234 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/19/18
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“This is excellent broadcasting, depth and consideration, things sadly lacking in a 24/7 news cycle shouting match!”
agah1971 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/18
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“I’ve really enjoyed listening to these, getting sufficient background information at the beginning so that the listener is au fait with the subject matter, and then a round table discussion comprising hugely different viewpoints, sometimes to the point of conflict, magisterially knitted together...”Read full review »
Canoscio via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/18/18
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