The Interview
BBC World ServiceConversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs. Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of i... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1833 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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Oh how I miss the hard questions from hardtalk. Mr. Volker is whitewashing the truth and gets softball questions.
Podcast Addict26 months agoSwisscynic- This was better than anything we have in Germany
Thank you ever so much for your service to the public Mr. Sackur.
As a German I am very enthusiastic about the way you pick your „guests“ brains and the way you do not let them get away with their prepared lines that they get away with everywhere else. Especially the non native speakers sometimes show their face behind the mask.
I hope you will be able to look behind the facades for a very long time to come….
and than they let it all go to hell . No hard questions on the land grab in Namib... more
Apple Podcasts1alaskahunter
Germany7 months ago - Embarrassing
Taking a fantastic programme like HardTalk and replacing it with random interviews from other programmes is the perfect example of the BBC offering less and less depth and value.
Apple Podcasts1Jake90985
United Kingdom7 months ago - Disgraceful-
I am certainly not surprised to see Hard Talk axed. Giving our gradual exodus from the desire to hear or say the truth. And the way exponential dismantling of media and free speech around the world. It makes you wonder which interview finally broke the camels back? I’m sure Stephen is better off having his own podcast and YouTube channels. Interestingly BBC have the guts to automatically subscribe people to the new show “The Interview” without our consent. It’s a same. No disrespect to the new ... more
Apple Podcasts1Nfalix
United States7 months ago - Pity and Shame
What an awful and uninformed decision to let Stephen Sackur go. The Interview is to become a boring yawn-provoking politically correct bull***** The first episode receives a solid 1 out of 5.
Apple Podcasts5Алекс Шарф
Israel7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | Germany/Government |
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Conversations from this series showcase engaging discussions with influential figures across various sectors such as politics, business, finance, culture, and the arts. Each episode revolves around important global issues and offers insightful analysis of current affairs. Notable guests have included international leaders, activists, and prominent cultural icons, who share their unique experiences and perspectives. This series places a strong emphasis on dialogue that challenges prevailing narratives and encourages critical thinking, making it appealing for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities shaping our world today.
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The Interview launched 14 years ago and published 1833 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Interview include:
1. Sir Philip Pullman
2. Jimmy Wales
3. Kamala Harris
4. David Grossman
5. Dr. Vivek Murthy
6. Malala Yousafzai
7. Duma Boko
8. Chris Wright
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