The Briefing Room

The Briefing Room

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

The Briefing Room

Episodes (377 available)

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, What's happened to the Gaza peace plan?

As the Middle East is engulfed by war, what prospects are there for peace in Gaza?

2 Apr 2026

28 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Why is youth unemployment in the UK so high?

What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?

26 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, What's the current state of the UK's armed forces?

How ready to fight are the UK's armed forces?

19 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Why does the war with Iran threaten the global economy?

Oil and gas shipments from the Gulf have slowed dramatically - what are the repercussions?

12 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Why did the US and Israel launch a war with Iran, and what comes next?

What will happen to the Iranian regime now?

5 Mar 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Four years of war in Ukraine - when will it end?

Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

26 Feb 2026

28 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Should the Government ban social media for young people?

What evidence is there that social media is harming young people?

19 Feb 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Iran - how vulnerable is the regime?

What will happen next in Iran?

12 Feb 2026

29 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Venezuela – what now?

The Briefing Room asks what’s next for Venezuela?

8 Jan 2026

28 mins

The Briefing Room, The Briefing Room, Should we worry about America’s security strategy?

What does the new US National Security Strategy mean for Europe and the rest of the world?

18 Dec 2025

29 mins

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