60 acast.com Viewpoint https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/gbcviewpoint en GBC gibraltar,news,political stories,social stories Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation GBC’s weekly current affairs show is now also available as a podcast so as you can listen on the go. Hosted by Ros Astengo, it packs 60 minutes of panel discussions, robust one-to-one interviews and in-depth reports.

Viewpoint goes beyond the headlines and for years has been the go-to platform for breaking down the political and social stories shaping Gibraltar.

 

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]]> GBC’s weekly current affairs show is now also available as a podcast so as you can listen on the go. Hosted by Ros Astengo, it packs 60 minutes of panel discussions, robust one-to-one interviews and in-depth reports.

Viewpoint goes beyond the headlines and for years has been the go-to platform for breaking down the political and social stories shaping Gibraltar.

 

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]]> false GBC info+695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975@mg-eu.acast.com 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 gbcviewpoint episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1767875939733-978fc345-087c-4373-999c-8d4ea9e71bc6.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/gbcviewpoint Viewpoint Easter Special Easter Special Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT 15:10 69ce3842ac25e4bf66fa2df9 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69ce3842ac25e4bf66fa2df9 69ce3842ac25e4bf66fa2df9 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 13 25

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]]> Survivors (Part 2 of 2) Survivors (Part 2 of 2) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:33:06 GMT 48:25 69c68712b991732771ce7cc8 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69c68712b991732771ce7cc8 69c68712b991732771ce7cc8 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 11 Karim Gonzalez and Lydia Jimenez reflect on the impact of speaking out about their abuse, and being a voice for others. We also hear from two RGP officers combating child abuse in Gibraltar.

Mary De Santos is the Domestic Abuse lead, and is Detective Sergeant of Online Child Abuse Investigation. Sgt Jo Ullger led the investigation against Graham Southwell, resulting in his 39 year sentence. They sit down with Iain Triay Clarence to discuss their motivations and the toll their work takes, while Karim and Lydia look to the future and highlight the questions that remain unanswered.

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]]> Karim Gonzalez and Lydia Jimenez reflect on the impact of speaking out about their abuse, and being a voice for others. We also hear from two RGP officers combating child abuse in Gibraltar.

Mary De Santos is the Domestic Abuse lead, and is Detective Sergeant of Online Child Abuse Investigation. Sgt Jo Ullger led the investigation against Graham Southwell, resulting in his 39 year sentence. They sit down with Iain Triay Clarence to discuss their motivations and the toll their work takes, while Karim and Lydia look to the future and highlight the questions that remain unanswered.

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]]> Survivors (Part 1 of 2) Survivors (Part 1 of 2) Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:33:49 GMT 50:29 69bd3eae7878605e117d6635 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69bd3eae7878605e117d6635 69bd3eae7878605e117d6635 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 10 Two victims of child abuse waive their right to anonymity to speak to Iain Triay Clarence about their experiences.

Each of them was the primary witness in the trials that brought Mario Cassano and Graham Southwell to justice. Cassano was imprisoned for his crimes in 2010 and died during his sentence, while Southwell began a 39 year sentence last year. In the first of a two part special, we hear the unfiltered accounts of two survivors who are reclaiming their lives.


If you've been affected by child abuse, there is help out there for you.


Contact the Royal Gibraltar Police


Emergency: 999

Non-Emergency: 200 72500

RGP safeguarding team: safeguarding.rgp@royalgib.police.gi


If you're under 18, you can contact also contact Childline on 8008 (5-9pm) or WhatsApp on 58008288


If you need someone to talk to, you can call GibSams on 116 123 or WhatsApp on 56003612

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]]> Two victims of child abuse waive their right to anonymity to speak to Iain Triay Clarence about their experiences.

Each of them was the primary witness in the trials that brought Mario Cassano and Graham Southwell to justice. Cassano was imprisoned for his crimes in 2010 and died during his sentence, while Southwell began a 39 year sentence last year. In the first of a two part special, we hear the unfiltered accounts of two survivors who are reclaiming their lives.


If you've been affected by child abuse, there is help out there for you.


Contact the Royal Gibraltar Police


Emergency: 999

Non-Emergency: 200 72500

RGP safeguarding team: safeguarding.rgp@royalgib.police.gi


If you're under 18, you can contact also contact Childline on 8008 (5-9pm) or WhatsApp on 58008288


If you need someone to talk to, you can call GibSams on 116 123 or WhatsApp on 56003612

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]]> From Past to Present From Past to Present Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:26:35 GMT 2:00:26 69b3e65c559de2c634296c67 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69b3e65c559de2c634296c67 69b3e65c559de2c634296c67 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 Adolfo Canepa, Sir Joe Bossano, Sir Peter Caruana, and Fabian Picardo join Ros Astengo full 1 10 The frontier between Gibraltar and Spain has shaped our history and forged our identity.

Along the way, Gibraltar has consistently argued for self-determination, financial security, and recognition of our rights.

As the historic Treaty is about to be signed, and the land border removed, past and present Chief Ministers reflect on the long journey from past to present:

Adolfo Canepa, Sir Joe Bossano, Sir Peter Caruana, and Fabian Picardo join Ros Astengo.

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]]> The frontier between Gibraltar and Spain has shaped our history and forged our identity.

Along the way, Gibraltar has consistently argued for self-determination, financial security, and recognition of our rights.

As the historic Treaty is about to be signed, and the land border removed, past and present Chief Ministers reflect on the long journey from past to present:

Adolfo Canepa, Sir Joe Bossano, Sir Peter Caruana, and Fabian Picardo join Ros Astengo.

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]]> Treaty: Sir Peter Caruana KC | Keith Azopardi | Commissioner of Police Treaty: Sir Peter Caruana KC | Keith Azopardi | Commissioner of Police Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:12:55 GMT 1:36:07 69aac4c8b49eecc0b7a1fb1f false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69aac4c8b49eecc0b7a1fb1f 69aac4c8b49eecc0b7a1fb1f 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 9 The Treaty has been published and the Motion debate calling on the UK to begin the process of ratification has been ongoing in Parliament. 

Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana KC joins Ros Astengo and Christine Vasquez for some in-depth analysis. We also hear from Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi and Commissioner of Police Owain Richards.

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]]> The Treaty has been published and the Motion debate calling on the UK to begin the process of ratification has been ongoing in Parliament. 

Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana KC joins Ros Astengo and Christine Vasquez for some in-depth analysis. We also hear from Opposition Leader Keith Azopardi and Commissioner of Police Owain Richards.

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]]> Treaty Text Special Treaty Text Special Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:29:21 GMT 1:00:11 69a163f2e4e1627e8cf09ba8 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69a163f2e4e1627e8cf09ba8 69a163f2e4e1627e8cf09ba8 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 8 As we pivot towards one of the most defining moments in Gibraltar’s history, with the Treaty text now published, Viewpoint begins a series of programmes examining the text, the reactions and the progress towards implementation.

On this episode, we hear from the Chief Minister who has called for the issues to be carefully and dispassionately considered as a community and as a nation.

Over five years since the announcement of the In Principal agreement, Fabian Picardo joins Ros Astengo and News Editor Christine Vasquez to take us through some of the details that will shape our lives for years to come.

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]]> As we pivot towards one of the most defining moments in Gibraltar’s history, with the Treaty text now published, Viewpoint begins a series of programmes examining the text, the reactions and the progress towards implementation.

On this episode, we hear from the Chief Minister who has called for the issues to be carefully and dispassionately considered as a community and as a nation.

Over five years since the announcement of the In Principal agreement, Fabian Picardo joins Ros Astengo and News Editor Christine Vasquez to take us through some of the details that will shape our lives for years to come.

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]]> What does the future hold for our restaurant trade? What does the future hold for our restaurant trade? Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:18 GMT 54:12 69983b7a7012ce5376fbc9ec false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69983b7a7012ce5376fbc9ec 69983b7a7012ce5376fbc9ec 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 7

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]]> Should social media be banned for under 16s in Gibraltar? Should social media be banned for under 16s in Gibraltar? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:56:39 GMT 58:16 698f03681506be1a7e74af10 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/698f03681506be1a7e74af10 698f03681506be1a7e74af10 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 6 Around the world countries are banning social media for under 16s. Should Gibraltar follow suit?

That's the question at the centre of this week’s Viewpoint, as concerns continue to grow about screen time, online pressure and the impact of social media on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Would banning social media genuinely protect children, or does it risk isolating young people and driving harmful behaviour underground?How realistic is enforcement in Gibraltar, and can education, parental responsibility and digital literacy offer more effective answers?

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]]> Around the world countries are banning social media for under 16s. Should Gibraltar follow suit?

That's the question at the centre of this week’s Viewpoint, as concerns continue to grow about screen time, online pressure and the impact of social media on young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

Would banning social media genuinely protect children, or does it risk isolating young people and driving harmful behaviour underground?How realistic is enforcement in Gibraltar, and can education, parental responsibility and digital literacy offer more effective answers?

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]]> <![CDATA[Treaty: Let's get down to business]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:55:38 GMT 1:50:29 6985e4cad4e01f1069c388d4 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/6985e4cad4e01f1069c388d4 6985e4cad4e01f1069c388d4 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 5 A discussion on business after the Treaty.

What are the challenges and opportunities?

A panel debate includes the Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez, GSD's Craig Sacarello as well as GFSB and Chamber of Commerce followed by a Q&A with the audience.

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]]> A discussion on business after the Treaty.

What are the challenges and opportunities?

A panel debate includes the Minister for Business Gemma Arias-Vasquez, GSD's Craig Sacarello as well as GFSB and Chamber of Commerce followed by a Q&A with the audience.

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]]> Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Rewards [Part 2] Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Rewards [Part 2] Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:52:05 GMT 1:02:57 697c8d552d4292666ac579b6 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/697c8d552d4292666ac579b6 697c8d552d4292666ac579b6 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 4

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]]> Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Rewards [Part 1] Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Rewards [Part 1] Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:20:16 GMT 57:32 69733d50826229897025bfc4 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/69733d50826229897025bfc4 69733d50826229897025bfc4 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 3

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]]> McGrail Inquiry Report: Political Reaction McGrail Inquiry Report: Political Reaction Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:57:37 GMT 1:05:34 696a19a2f0f57e95a0c8ee50 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/696a19a2f0f57e95a0c8ee50 696a19a2f0f57e95a0c8ee50 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 2 The debate on the McGail Inquiry report continued with Justice Minister Nigel Feetham and the GSD's Damon Bosino again going head to head. It did get a bit heated at times.

The podcast also features an extended interview with Police Commissioner Owain Richards on some of the report's findings in respect of the RGP.

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]]> The debate on the McGail Inquiry report continued with Justice Minister Nigel Feetham and the GSD's Damon Bosino again going head to head. It did get a bit heated at times.

The podcast also features an extended interview with Police Commissioner Owain Richards on some of the report's findings in respect of the RGP.

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]]> McGrail Inquiry Report McGrail Inquiry Report Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:32:07 GMT 1:50:07 6960cab3b8712e7ba2eb98a3 false https://shows.acast.com/gbcviewpoint/episodes/6960cab3b8712e7ba2eb98a3 6960cab3b8712e7ba2eb98a3 695fac3f35540f72f1ec4975 full 1 1 Viewpoint Podcast dives into the McGrail Inquiry report, with analysis and debate from Christine Vasquez, Brian Reyes and Dominic Searle. Featuring an extended interview with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, plus contributions from Keith Azopardi, Peter Montegriffo and Nick Cruz.

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]]> Viewpoint Podcast dives into the McGrail Inquiry report, with analysis and debate from Christine Vasquez, Brian Reyes and Dominic Searle. Featuring an extended interview with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, plus contributions from Keith Azopardi, Peter Montegriffo and Nick Cruz.

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