

Sean Dilley
Washington correspondent for the BBC providing analysis and reporting on US political developments, including the BBC–Trump dispute discussed in this episode.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 27min
Trump to sue BBC for 'up to $5bn'
Joining the discussion are Sean Dilley, the BBC's Washington correspondent, and Lucy Williamson, the Middle East correspondent. They delve into Trump's contentious lawsuit against the BBC over a misleading documentary edit, with Dilley providing insights into the legal implications. Williamson shares alarming accounts of violence faced by Palestinian farmers in the West Bank during the olive harvest season, drawing attention to the impact of settler actions. The conversation sheds light on pressing global issues through their unique perspectives.

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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.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 29min
National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC
In this gripping discussion, Sean Dilley shares insights on the tragic shooting of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom in Washington, D.C., raising issues about security and gun violence. Sebastian Usher offers context around controversial video evidence of Palestinians shot while surrendering in Jenin. Danny Vincent reports live from the scene of a catastrophic high-rise fire in Hong Kong, highlighting rescue efforts and community outrage. These urgent topics paint a vivid picture of ongoing global tensions and crises.


