Unspun World with John Simpson Episodes Episode guide
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Could AI outsmart humanity?
Reporting from Ukraine's battlefields. Plus - how worried should we be about AI?
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Is Ukraine's counter-offensive a turning point?
Ukraine prepares a renewed offensive. Plus, what is a pangenome and how will it help us?
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Will Russia ever be the same again?
How much longer will the US support Ukraine and why is life in Afghanistan so hard?
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How will the Communist Party deal with protests in China?
Anti-Covid protests across China and why Iran's World Cup team is in a tricky position.
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Is Europe on the brink of 'Ukraine fatigue'?
Are views on Ukraine in Europe diverging and what does a world population of 8bn mean?
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Will COP27 deliver anything?
Will the climate summit deliver real results and can Qatar keep politics off the pitch?
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'I saw a robot today… it wanted to kill me.'
How does a journalist secretly record family life under Russian occupation and stay safe?
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The world reacts to the UK's new Prime Minister
How will the UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak affect international relations?
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Chaos at the top of UK politics
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns. Plus - why is Russia so popular in Burkina Faso?
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Russia renews its attack on Ukraine
John Simpson reports from Kyiv as Russian missiles bombard the city once again.
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How nervous are people in Ukraine?
President Putin backs himself into a corner and can the UK economy bounce back?
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Does Putin's land grab increase the risk of nuclear conflict?
How will Putin defend newly annexed territory? Plus - can Kenya beat corruption?
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What happened to Russian intelligence on the battlefield?
The failure of Russian intelligence in Ukraine and death sparks protests in Iran.
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Is this a turning point for Ukraine?
Ukraine gains ground against Russia. Plus - a breakthrough vaccine for malaria.
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Europe's cost of living crisis
Plus, political deadlock in Iraq, and why Nasa has set its sights on the moon once more
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What horrors happened in the Ukrainian town of Bucha?
What war crimes were committed in Bucha and why is Biden visiting the Middle East?
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Is the US on the brink of civil war?
Why is the US so divided? And what’s it like to be imprisoned by the Taliban?
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Would Russians support a war with the West?
Would Russians support a war with the West and why Middle-Eastern money is changing sport
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What lessons have we learnt from the pandemic?
What lessons have we learnt from the pandemic and is the Iran nuclear deal off the table?
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Is any progress being made on climate change?
Has the war in Ukraine sidelined pledges made at the Climate Change Summit in Glasgow?
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Will weapons from the West help Ukraine win the war?
How vital is NATO support for Ukraine and is Saudi Arabia in from the cold?
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What's going on at the top of Chinese politics?
Is Russia finally gaining ground? Plus - DNA reveals secrets of Pompeii victim.
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Is Germany losing hold of Europe?
Is the war in Ukraine diminishing Germany’s power and what does Turkey want from Nato?
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How do Ukrainians feel about the future?
What hopes do Ukrainians have for their nation and are black holes the key to the cosmos?
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What do Russians know about the war?
What do Russians believe about the conflict and why are Russian mercenaries in Mali?