The Explanation
The Explanation is a snackable audio guide giving you the backstory behind the headlines. In each episode, presenter Claire Graham meets a BBC News correspondent who has lived and breathed these stories. She’ll hear clear analysis along with powerful archive. The Explanation will go back in time to unpack complex chains of events and will make the stories in question easier to understand.
Latest episodes
Dec 25, 2021 • 19min
Understanding the Islamic State group
Anu Anand talks to Quentin Sommerville about the rise, fall and potential re-emergence of the Islamic State group.
Dec 18, 2021 • 19min
Understanding how Russia has changed under Putin
Anu Anand talks to Sarah Rainsford about how everyday life in Russia has changed under Vladimir Putin.
Dec 11, 2021 • 19min
Afghanistan: Women, girls and their rights
Anu Anand talks to Yogita Limaye about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. They reveal how a turbulent history dictates the ever-shifting attitudes towards women and girls in the country.Presented by Anu Anand
Dec 4, 2021 • 19min
Understanding Iran: Reconciling religion and democracy
Anu Anand talks to Rana Rahimpour about how decades of turbulence have shaped Iran, and why religion, democracy and ideals all combine to explain Iran today.
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Nov 27, 2021 • 18min
Israeli-Palestinian relations
How did the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians reach its current point? Jeremy Bowen talked to Anu Anand in 2021 about the backstory behind the headlines.
Nov 20, 2021 • 18min
Understanding democracy in Hong Kong
Why are there democracy protests in Hong Kong? Anu Anand talks to Stephen McDonell.The Explanation is a snackable audio guide giving you the backstory behind the headlines. In each episode, presenter Anu Anand meets a BBC News correspondent who has lived and breathed these stories. She’ll hear clear analysis along with powerful archive. The Explanation will go back in time to unpack complex chains of events and will make the stories in question much easier to understand.
