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

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

Hosted by Rachel Humphreys, Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday

Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4

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