Rod Whiting

Fault Lines With Rod Whiting

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Fault Lines is a clear-eyed series of conversations about security, resilience and preparedness in a changing world. Rod Whiting cuts through the noise to explore what this means for Britain — and how ready we are for what lies ahead. Drawing on four decades in broadcasting, including 25 years with the BBC, Rod brings a calm, questioning approach to complex issues — focusing not on alarmist headlines, but on the forces shaping events and their real-world consequences. Each episode features informed, measured conversations with experts in defence, intelligence, emergency, and related fields. Th...

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Defence, Resilience And The Battle For Truth || Major General Tim Cross CBE 18.06.2026 29:43

In this episode of Fault Lines, Rod Whiting is joined by Major General Tim Cross CBE to discuss resilience, national security, and the changing nature of modern conflict. As Britain debates defence spending, military readiness and its role within NATO, Tim argues that resilience is about far more than tanks, ships and aircraft. From cyber attacks and disinformation to social cohesion, leadership,...

"Caught With Our Pants Down" - Britain's Resilience Gap, With Edward Lucas 05.05.2026 23:34

In this episode of Fault Lines , Rod Whiting speaks with broadcaster and Times columnist Edward Lucas, with more than four decades of experience covering European and security affairs, about a question the UK can no longer avoid: how prepared are we, really? Drawing on decades covering Russia and European security, Lucas argues that Britain has spent too long assuming threats would remain distant...

Britain’s Security Reality: What Are We Facing - and Are We Prepared? 17.04.2026 32:40

In the first episode of Fault Lines, Rod Whiting speaks to former British Army intelligence officer Sam Olsen about Britain’s changing threat landscape, the erosion of resilience, and why security is no longer just a military issue. How exposed is Britain in a world of hybrid warfare, fragile infrastructure and shifting alliances? In this opening episode of Fault Lines, Rod Whiting speaks to Sam O...