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Figuring It Out from the World at One & PM

Evan Davis and Sarah Montague run the numbers on one story in the news to work out what it all means.

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Is your coffee getting stronger?
Research found a cappuccino from Costa Coffee has as much caffeine as four energy drinks.
25 Aug 2026,3 mins
Israeli settlers trap Palestinian families in their homes
The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described the settlers as 'Israeli terrorists'.
13 Aug 2026,3 mins
Why has M&S started selling racy lingerie?
Retail expert Catherine Shuttleworth explains why M&S has started selling racy lingerie.
31 Jul 2026,2 mins
How to 'holidaymax'
What do economists say about making the most of your holiday?
30 Jul 2026,6 mins
Why are some trains having to run slower this summer?
Rail engineer Gareth Dennis outlines why drought can affect train timetables.
29 Jul 2026,3 mins
Kate Humble remembers Bill Oddie
Oddie's former Springwatch co-host says he made 'the natural world everybody's world'.
27 Jul 2026,5 mins
Margaret Thatcher and the 'wrong turns' of the '80s
What did she do that Andy Burnham is desperate undo?
23 Jul 2026,9 mins
The World At One celebrates 60 years
Presenters past and present chat about the long-running lunchtime news programme.
21 Jul 2026,27 mins
How divided are we?
Radio 4 presenters Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss things that divide and unite us.
16 Jul 2026,7 mins
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Robert Jenrick claims the Reform UK leader's security had previously been 'downgraded'
14 Jul 2026,4 mins
Is our voting system about to change?
Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss whether our voting system is still appropriate.
09 Jul 2026,7 mins
Do richer areas need to lose to see 'growth in every postcode'?
Andy Burnham has been speaking of the need to redistribute power and money.
02 Jul 2026,8 mins
What is growth?
Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss if the PM was successful in growing the economy.
25 Jun 2026,9 mins
Do sporting wins help the economy?
Sarah Montague and Evan Davis ask if you can put a value on sporting success.
18 Jun 2026,9 mins
Lebanon an 'obstacle' in Middle East peace
John Sudworth speaks to Radio 4's Sarah Montague from Beirut
08 Jun 2026,4 mins
Gen Z vs Late Boomers: Which generation is better off?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
21 May 2026,8 mins
What are the economics of happiness?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss. (Image: BBC)
07 May 2026,9 mins
Is Trump playing chicken with Iran?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis 'figure it out'.
23 Apr 2026,7 mins
Will private credit cause the next financial crisis?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
16 Apr 2026,9 mins
Inflation and low growth - what is stagflation?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
02 Apr 2026,9 mins
'Being an MP is my identity'
Labour MP Ashley Dalton speaks to Jonny Dymond.
26 Mar 2026,8 mins
After Brexit, what could a UK-EU 'reset' achieve?
Sarah Montague & Evan Davis discuss the calls for a deeper trade relationship with the EU
19 Mar 2026,9 mins
EU-US relationship 'under heavy strain'
European commision Vice-President Kaja Kallas speaks to Sarah Montague
12 Mar 2026,10 mins
How will war in the Middle East affect energy prices?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
05 Mar 2026,9 mins
Could the US abolish income tax?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
26 Feb 2026,7 mins
Is the student loans system fair?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
12 Feb 2026,7 mins
How big is the threat from AI to jobs?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss.
05 Feb 2026,8 mins
Is President Trump good for the US economy?
Radio 4's Evan Davis and Sarah Montague discuss.
29 Jan 2026,9 mins
Figuring It Out: Do prices ever go down?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss how to bring down prices.
15 Jan 2026,7 mins
Could Europe go it alone?
Radio 4's Sarah Montague and Evan Davis discuss
08 Jan 2026,8 mins