Sarah Smith

Caroline Hawley, a BBC World Affairs correspondent, shares gripping reports from the frontlines of Iran's unprecedented anti-government protests. G.R. Gol, an analyst from BBC Persian, discusses the protests' scale, local perspectives, and the severe security crackdown. Sarah Smith, BBC North America editor, analyzes the fallout from a Minneapolis shooting involving a federal agent and its implications for public opinion on immigration enforcement. Together, they unpack a momentous time in politics and human rights.

James Gallagher, BBC health and science correspondent, explains a new universal nasal vaccine tested in mice. Caroline Hawley, BBC Middle East correspondent, reports on verified deaths and intimidation of Iranian athletes. Sarah Smith, Senior BBC North America editor, covers the arrest and international reactions to former Prince Andrew. They discuss these major global stories in concise, on-the-ground reporting.

Sarah Smith, BBC North America editor and Americast host, discusses the Minneapolis shootings and federal agents’ role. She outlines competing narratives, jurisdiction fights between state and federal authorities, and how viral video and politics shape public reaction. They also explore legal and constitutional tensions and the possibility of changes to federal deployments and training.