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Feb 17, 2026 • 34min

Is There A Gen Z Jobs Crisis?

Simon Jack, BBC business editor and economic commentator, breaks down rising youth unemployment and labour-market data. He explains why employers are hiring less and how automation and AI factor in. The conversation covers vacancies, wages, political stakes and whether this rise in youth joblessness is a lasting shift.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 31min

Is It The End Of The Global Order As We Know It?

James Landale, an experienced BBC political correspondent on defence and security, and Katya Adler, BBC Europe analyst reporting from Munich, discuss shifting global power and transatlantic pressure on Europe. They cover possible UK defence spending hikes, divergent European responses to Russia, Germany’s major policy shift, and worries about nuclear deterrence and proliferation.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 30min

Are Britain's 'Brexit Years’ Over?

Joe Pike, BBC correspondent who covers political and international affairs, joins to analyse shifting UK‑Europe relations. He discusses Keir Starmer’s Munich remarks and whether Britain has moved on from its Brexit years. Conversations cover practical limits of defence cooperation, fallout from Labour‑linked PR investigations, and Dr Hilary Cass’s review on youth gender services.
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Feb 14, 2026 • 34min

Victoria Derbyshire on the Gisèle Pelicot Interview

Victoria Derbyshire, veteran broadcast journalist famed for incisive interviews, discusses her exclusive UK conversation with Gisèle Pelicot. She describes preparing for the meeting and the visual choices for TV. They talk about Pelicot waiving anonymity, public support in Avignon, family aftermath, resilience and finding love again. The interview is powerful and carefully framed for viewers.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 31min

The Week: How Keir Starmer Survived

Tim Shipman, political editor of The Spectator, gives brisk insider reporting from Westminster. He recounts the tumble and survival of Keir Starmer’s leadership, the fallout around a key adviser’s resignation, party tensions over strategy, and a bizarre US ambassador shortlist that names unexpected figures. Short, sharp analysis of a turbulent week in UK politics.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 40min

Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments

Justin Rowlatt, BBC climate editor who explains emissions data, and Simon Stone, BBC football reporter who covers Manchester United and club politics. They discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “colonised” remark and the fallout in football and politics. They also explore new data suggesting China’s CO2 emissions dipped, what that means for global trends, and links to UK weather and energy politics.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 34min

Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?

Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent reporting from Tehran, sketches conditions for reporting in Iran. She describes street voices after nationwide protests. She outlines the scale of unrest, debates over death tolls and the regime’s anniversary show of strength. She explains diplomatic backchannels, mediation efforts and the risks facing the region.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 45min

Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?

Caitríona Perry, BBC chief presenter in Washington who covers US political developments, explains the DOJ release of Epstein files and the stir it caused. She discusses redactions, congressional reactions and proposed legal changes for survivors. She also outlines US pressure on the royals and how that has reshaped coverage of royal visits and statements.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 35min

Starmer’s Fight For Survival

A fast-moving crisis unfolds with sudden resignations inside Number 10 and a high-stakes meeting of MPs. A Scottish leader publicly urges the prime minister to quit, triggering swift cabinet showings of support. Discussions focus on campaign implications in Scotland, party divisions and what this turmoil means for upcoming May polls.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 26min

Morgan McSweeney Resigns

Joe Pike, BBC political correspondent who provides on-the-ground analysis, gives a quick mini bio and unpacks Morgan McSweeney’s sudden exit. Short takes cover why he quit, what a chief of staff actually does, vetting and political fallout, who might replace him and the immediate scramble inside Number 10. Multiple concise, punchy discussions highlight the breaking political drama.

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