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• The Media Show: Trump’s Billion-Dollar BBC Threat

  A day of turmoil for the BBC as Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness both resign, following a leaked memo alleging editorial bias and raising concerns over decision-making and governance. The Media Show is joined by a panel of insiders and commentators to assess where the BBC goes next. With former BBC communications chief John Shield, former BBC News executive Jamie Angus, journalist Jane Martinson, columnist Tim Montgomerie and Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair.Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Martha Owen Production Coordinator: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: James Cherry Sound: Mike Campbell

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• The President’s Path: Elections fallout

  How Republicans and Democrats fared in this year’s elections, and what it could mean for the midterms next year. On this episode, Caitríona Perry, Courtney Subramanian and Sumi Somaskanda look at the success of Zorhan Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill in the 2025 elections, and what it could mean for the future of the Democrats and Republicans in the midterms. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected] Producer: Jack Surfleet Editor: Silvia Costeloe Executive Producer: Anna Holford

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• Unspun World: War-weariness in Russia

  John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores war-weariness in Russia and the problem it poses for the Kremlin, examines the government shutdown in the United States, and analyses whether there will be any effective action from the upcoming climate conference in Brazil.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive Producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning Editor: Vara Szajkowski

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• The Media Show: Lessons from Top Gear

  Andy Wilman is the producer who turned Top Gear and The Grand Tour into global hits. As he publishes his autobiography - Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure – he reflects on his career and working with the famous trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May. Mishal Husain has left the BBC after twenty-six years to start a new chapter at Bloomberg. She talks about her time on major stories and how moving to a new newsroom has changed her work. As Celebrity Traitors reaches its finale in the UK, the show’s executive producer, Mike Cotton, reveals what goes on behind the scenes and how he’s keeping the result a secret.Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai Production Coordinator: Lois Wheeler Technical Coordinator: Ozgur Cevik Sound: Chris Ablakwa

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• The President’s Path: Electoral battlegrounds 2025

  The first big elections of Trump’s second term reveal how Americans are reacting to his presidency, and how Democrats are fighting to rebuild their brand. On this episode, Caitríona Perry, Courtney Subramanian and Sumi Somaskanda discuss the high-stakes gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, the Democrats’ rebranding efforts, and the rise of a progressive candidate shaking up New York. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected] Producer: Gregory Zhygalov Editor: Adrian Chiculita Executive producer: Anna Holford

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