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From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

BBC Radio 4

Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter.

Episodes

United States: Presidential transitions

Nov 21 2020 • 0 MIN

In the United States, President Trump still hasn’t conceded that he has lost the election. His campaign is doubling down making claims of voter fraud. But without evidence. Meanwhile, the election ...

Diwali in India during the pandemic

Nov 14 2020 • 0 MIN

For Hindus, Sikhs and Jains it's Diwali - the festival of lights. But this year there's the pandemic. What impact is that having in India, asks Rajini Vaidyanathan in Delhi. In Azerbaijan, the deca...

US election: Georgia, the new swing state?

Nov 12 2020 • 0 MIN

In the US, lots of eyes are still on the outcome of the election in Georgia. Joe Biden appears to have to have narrowly won the state, but the margin is so narrow that local law requires a recount....

The Murder of Afghanistan's Dreams

Nov 7 2020 • 0 MIN

A brutal assault on Kabul University, the biggest and oldest in the country, left at least 35 dead and 50 wounded. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State group, but the Afghan government and t...

Investigating Nigeria's protest shootings

Nov 5 2020 • 0 MIN

Nigeria's EndSARS demonstrations have ground to a halt following the fatal shooting of at least 12 people, although that number is disputed. Investigations into the incident are underway and a pane...

An unprecedented US election

Oct 31 2020 • 0 MIN

Record numbers of Americans have already voted early in the US elections. The country has become more polarised under President Trump, but it remains to be seen whether the high early turnout is du...