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An observer of the geopolitical state of our world

BBC World Affairs editor John Simpson on his new series Unspun World and what it offers.

BBC World Affairs editor and seasoned observer of the geopolitical state of our planet for many decades, John Simpson, is now hosting his new series Unspun World. We ask John what he thinks this new show offers that other World Service programmes do not.. Plus, listeners give us their feedback on his current programme.

Presenter Rajan Datar
Producer Howard Shannon

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Mon 30 May 202202:50GMT
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