The Briefing Room

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Why does the Yemen war matter to the world?

October 08, 2026

The ceasefire between the Saudi-backed Yemen government and the Houthi rebels is over. As the fighting for control of land and sea intensifies, what are the knock on effects for the rest of the world?Guests:Nawal Al-Maghafi, BBC senior international investigations correspondent Baraa Shiban, researcher and political analyst on Yemen and the Gulf at the defence and security thinktank, RUSI Dr Elisabeth Kendall, Arabist & Middle East specialist and also The Mistress of Girton College at the...

Are Gen Z movements reshaping politics?

August 27, 2026

In May, the Chief Justice of India unwittingly gave a name to a generational protest. He called unemployed young people “cockroaches” and the mass youth movement that had begun in the wake of the sudden cancellation of a national exam took on the title - the Cockroach Janta party. But India hasn’t been the only country that has seen Gen Z - people aged between 14 and 29 - engaging in mass protests this year. It’s been happening all over the place, from Serbia to Kenya. Different grievances, d...

How do we prepare for a future water shortage?

August 20, 2026

Did you step outside this morning and feel something odd on your face or neck? Its called rain. We’ve hardly had any this summer and the result was the declaration this month of drought status across two thirds of England and almost all of Wales. The reservoirs are low. And the future looks parched: the government estimates that by 2055, England will face a water shortfall of 5 billion litres a day. To put that in context we currently use 14 billion litres. Why has this happened and how can w...

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The Briefing Room is hosted by David Aaronovitch. Its publicly listed emails are briefingroom@bbc.co.uk and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Briefing Room?

The publicly listed emails for The Briefing Room: briefingroom@bbc.co.uk and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Briefing Room have?

Podseeker estimates The Briefing Room reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Briefing Room?

The Briefing Room typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior academics, economists, policy researchers, commissioners, public-sector or charity leaders, and specialist journalists with established expertise on major UK or international policy issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership of respected universities, think tanks, charities or public commissions; Published research, books or major policy reports; Senior national media or correspondent experience. Recent guests include Matthew Cebul, Erica Frantz, and Dr Nayana Prakash.

How hard is it to get booked on The Briefing Room?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Briefing Room cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Social Care, Immigration, and Climate Change. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.