One Decision In Brief: What's Going On Inside Putin's Inner Circle?
Nov 11, 2025
The hosts dive into the BBC's ongoing crisis, spotlighting high-profile resignations amid accusations of bias. They discuss how political figures like Trump exploit these controversies to erode public trust. Additionally, they assess the worrying implications of Sergei Lavrov's diminished visibility, pondering whether it's related to health issues or a strategic move within Putin's circle. The conversation highlights the intersection of media integrity and political maneuvers in shaping public perception.
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Public Trust Crisis At The BBC
- The BBC's impartiality has been eroded by accumulating biases across topics like Brexit, trans rights, and Gaza.
- That erosion turned into a political crisis when external pressure, notably from Donald Trump, accelerated resignations at the top.
Personal Experience Of Being Sidelined
- Sir Richard Dearlove recounts being sidelined by the BBC after expressing pro-Brexit views in one interview.
- He says the BBC avoided him afterwards, illustrating perceived editorial gatekeeping.
Faulty Edit Sparked Leadership Fallout
- Panorama edited two Trump speech clips to sound continuous, which the BBC later admitted was wrong.
- That faulty edit became the tipping point that intensified political backlash and resignations.