Paul Adams

Wessam Hamada, mother of Hind, speaks briefly about the film using her daughter’s recorded voice. Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader and musician, recounts fleeing and hiding after contesting the election. Paul Adams, BBC international correspondent, reports on the US-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. David Willis, LA-based BBC correspondent, covers the big Oscar winners and Hollywood reactions.

Siavash Ardalan, a BBC Persian correspondent covering Iranian protests, shares chilling eyewitness accounts and discusses the government's violent crackdown. Caroline Hawley, a BBC diplomatic correspondent, analyzes the regime's weakened position and the historical significance of this unrest. Paul Adams, based in Washington, deliberates on U.S. responses and the risks of military action, providing insights into regional dynamics. Together, they evaluate the hopeful yet cautious sentiments among protesters regarding potential foreign intervention.

In this insightful discussion, Sumi Somaskanda, a BBC correspondent on the Venezuela–Colombia border, shares first-hand experiences about migration and the dire consequences of the US operation to target Nicolás Maduro. Paul Adams, the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent, delves into the complex legal implications and charges against Maduro, exploring narco-terrorism and international law. The conversation also covers the future of Venezuela's oil reserves and the crucial role of military loyalty in the country's stability.

Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent, recalls the dramatic first day of the invasion and Kyiv’s commemorations. Jeremy Bowen, BBC international editor, reports from Donetsk on frontline shifts, drone warfare and civilian impact. They discuss the changing nature of the war, recent territorial gains and life under sustained strikes.

Paul Adams, BBC's diplomatic correspondent, sheds light on the US's recent seizure of two tankers linked to Venezuela, discussing the pursuit and surprising reflagging of one vessel. Meanwhile, Katja Adler, BBC's Europe editor, explores European leaders' concerns regarding US discussions on Greenland and its potential effect on NATO relations. The episode also touches on the significance of preserved bowel cancer samples in understanding rising cases among younger populations, alongside intriguing archaeological findings of an Iron Age war trumpet in England.