Unspun World with John Simpson S06E01 · 22/04/2026: Gulf tensions rise as Lebanon crisis deepens and Orbán’s fall shakes EU

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This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, looks at the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and examines the effect of the downfall of the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, on the European Union.

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1. 1 1. 22/04/2026: Gulf tensions rise as Lebanon crisis deepens and Orbán’s fall shakes EU2026-04-22 · 26mThis week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, look
2. 2 2. 29/04/2026: Iran tensions test Trump, China feels impact and Gaza votes after 20 years2026-04-29 · 26mThis week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the pressure on President Trump to find an end to the confrontation wi
3. 3 3. 06/05/2026: Three Crises Assessed - Gulf Standoff, Ukraine Fighting, Israel Vote2026-05-06 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the Iranian position in their confrontation with the United States in the Gulf,
4. 4 4. 13/05/2026: US-Iran deadlock, global economic fears and African jihadists raise alarm2026-05-13 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what is preventing the United States and Iran from reaching an agreement to end
5. 5 5. 20/05/2026: US-China Rifts, UK Political Turmoil and the Rise of AI Anxiety2026-05-20 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether there has been a significant shift in the relationship between the Unite
6. 6 6. 27/05/2026: Cuba in US Crosshairs, Putin’s Standing and the Rise of Prediction Markets2026-05-27 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the possibility of the US forcing regime change in Cuba, examines the effect of
7. 7 7. 03/06/2026: Voices from Iran, Extreme Weather, and Ethiopia’s Elections2026-06-03 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the feelings of ordinary Iranians about the conflict with the United States, ana
8. 8 8. 10/06/2026: Israel Strikes Lebanon as SpaceX Float Nears and Armenia Votes2026-06-10 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the impact of Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon, analyses the flotation of Spac
9. 9 9. 17/06/2026: US-Iran agreement, Ukraine's EU bid and Taliban rule2026-06-17 · 26mThis week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the new deal aimed at ending the war between the US and Iran, analyses
10. 10 10. 25/06/2026: UK PM resignation, America at 250, Colombia election analysed2026-06-27 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the factors behind the latest resignation of a British prime minister, explores
11. 11 11. 16/09/2026: Yemen hostilities, Palestinian state hopes and AI risks2026-09-16 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the impact of the latest outbreak of hostilities in Yemen, examines whether ther
12. 12 12. 23/09/2026: Election defeats in Germany as UN faces US cuts and Russia votes2026-09-23 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the state of the German government after resounding regional election defeats, l
13. 13 13. 30/09/2026: Russian attacks intensify, US-China ties examined as Ethiopia fears civil war2026-09-30 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the impact of intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine, analyses the state of the
14. 14 14. 07/10/2026: Israel three years on, Trump's midterms and Yemen's civil war2026-10-07 · 26mJohn Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores how Israeli attitudes have changed three years on from the October 7th attacks,
15. 15 15. 14/10/20262026-10-14 · 26m
16. 16 16. 21/10/20262026-10-21 · 26m · Coming soon