James Cook
BBC correspondent based in Jerusalem who reports on developments in Gaza and relays information from local medics and official Israeli statements about recent incidents.
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Nov 30, 2025 • 29min
Venezuela stands up to Donald Trump
Will Grant, a BBC correspondent covering the Honduran election, shares firsthand insights into local reactions to President Trump’s political maneuvers and threats affecting aid. James Cook, reporting from Gaza, discusses the soaring civilian death toll amidst military conflicts and the challenges of verifying facts. Sarah Campbell honors the legacy of playwright Tom Stoppard, exploring his significant contributions to theatre and film. The conversation weaves through international tensions, humanitarian crises, and cultural reflections.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 28min
Sudan civil war: the terrifying escape from El Fasher
Barbara Platt-Asher, a BBC correspondent in Sudan, shares harrowing accounts from a camp where survivors fled El Fasher. Witnesses recount brutal killings and atrocities committed by RSF fighters, including sexual violence at checkpoints. James Cook dives into the political turmoil surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request in Israel. Meanwhile, Sean Dilley discusses US shuttle diplomacy efforts for peace in Ukraine. Elizabeth Surkov offers a gripping first-person narrative of her torture and captivity in Iraq, highlighting the lasting scars of trauma.
