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Looking at the world through the lens of its media Show more
Looking at the world through the lens of its media Show more
The Global Jigsaw
Russian flag operations in Mali
32 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
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The African influencers amplifying Kremlin propaganda. What’s the appeal for people in the Sahel region and beyond? Show more
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TikTokking for God (and power)
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
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Latin American evangelicals take their politics to TikTok. The mix can be dynamite. Show more
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Ukraine’s media at war
37 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
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Journalism under military censorship and state PR. The Russian invasion has dramatically transformed Ukraine’s media landscape. Show more
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Russia’s propaganda firehose
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
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While Russia's independent media was defanged, TV talk shows have multiplied to beam the state-sanctioned version of reality into living rooms. Show more
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Who’ll be Argentina’s next president?
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
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After a shock primary win, far-right economist Javier Milei is leading polls ahead of Argentina's presidential election. He's vowing to upend the status quo. Show more
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Does Russia’s election matter?
36 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
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Putin’s re-election is certain, but there is still a lot at stake for him and for the Kremlin. We look into the efforts aimed at achieving unequivocal victory. Show more
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Grain deal special
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
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Russia and Turkey failed to reach an agreement to bring Ukrainian grain to the world at a meeting in Sochi. What are the implications? Show more
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Wagner after Prigozhin
42 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia
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What next for the notorious Wagner group after the plane crash that wiped out its leadership? This is a story with many unknowns. Show more
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Welcome to... The Global Jigsaw
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The Global Jigsaw podcast is from BBC Monitoring, the team that tracks and deciphers media in 100 languages, giving you a unique perspective on the world. Show more
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Talking politics on Turkey’s streets
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The heated vox pop debates going viral in Turkey. As the cost of living crisis bites, angry arguments play out in cities and online. Show more
Russia looking for new friends in Africa spells new trouble for a turbulent region. Show more
The team of journalists who analyse reports on media from 150 countries in up to 100 languages. Show more
Soldiers say they have taken control of the West African country. What can we learn from watching Niger’s media? Show more
The war of narratives reflecting power tilts in the Middle East. Show more
The Syrian militant leader wanted by the West, but who wants to be its friend. With a bounty on his head, he spins his propaganda machine in the rebel stronghold of Idlib. Show more
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Masculinity with Chinese characteristics
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China's Communist Party weighs in on sexual politics, making noises about what it means to be a man. Where does that leave women? Show more
The fault line in Bulgarian politics helping Moscow’s interests in Europe. Some see this Balkan country as Russia’s Trojan horse. Show more