Unspun World With John Simpson
Unspun World With John Simpson is a TV show on BBC2. An honest, unvarnished review of the week's global news stories. BBC world affairs editor John Simpson and experts from across the world ditch the spin and get to the news. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 28 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2025.
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump’s decision to send in troops to tackle protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.
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This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the impact of the election of a right wing President on Poland's government.
May 2025
John Simpson analyses whether criticism from within Israel will force Netanyahu’s government to change its approach to the war in Gaza.
James Landale analyses the UK's new deal with the EU, looks at the possible impact of the lifting of US sanctions in Syria and examines scientists' attempts to discover the origin of life itself.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, asks what the government of Benjamin Netanyahu really wants to do with Gaza.
John Simpson analyses Russia's strategy in the war against Ukraine, looks at the preparations the Polish are making for a possible Russian invasion and examines escalating tensions in the West Bank.
April 2025
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the role Donald Trump played in the Liberal Party's election victory in Canada.
March 2025
John Simpson examines how Gaza could be governed in the future, analyses what a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia might look like and looks at a mineral deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
John Simpson analyses the negotiations between the United States and Russia over a ceasefire in Ukraine, and examines Canada's attempts to forge European alliances.
John Simpson analyses whether jitters in the world markets suggest an economic downturn is imminent, and examines how the American decision to hold talks with Hamas has affected the situation in Gaza.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines what Ukraine can do to win back American military support in its war with Russia.
February 2025
John Simpson analyses whether Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame, and examines the implications of the surge in support for the right in the German elections.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses exactly what’s at stake following talks between the US and Russia over the Ukraine war.
John Simpson examines whether western support for Ukraine is holding firm, and looks at whether Artificial Intelligence is still a danger to us.
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office.
January 2025
John Simpson visits Russia's neighbour Latvia for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on how the collapse of the Soviet Union has shaped Putin’s Russia.
John Simpson is in Taiwan for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on the extraordinary rollercoaster of Chinese politics over the last 60 years.
November 2024
John Simpson and experts examine the risk of escalation in Russia’s war with Ukraine, the political situation in Germany, and the crisis in the Anglican church .
John Simpson explores the implications of a second Trump term for US foreign policy, the role of Saudi Arabia in the search for stability in the Middle East, and the appeal of South Korean culture.
John Simpson examines how the US presidential campaign has highlighted the deep divisions in the country.