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The Interview

BBC World Service
Ukraine
Donald Trump
Russia
Israel
Iran
United States
Gaza
NATO
Artificial Intelligence
Democracy
Human Rights
Social Media
Sudan
Mental Health
Climate Change
European Union
Middle East
Hamas
Venezuela
United Nations

Conversations 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

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Latest Episodes

“Russians collected all Kenyans and did everything for them to go to the front line, to go to the death zone.”

Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Yurii Tokar the Ukraine ambassador to Kenya. The Ukrainian claims Russia deliberately deployed many conscripted K... more

“It’s outrageous because these nuclear plant facilities were certified by the International Atomic Energy Agency as purely peaceful facilities. The inspectors, they spent, there, a lot of time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Iran is the most verifiab... more

“During the recent conflict [in Iran], there was a pause, not a full stop or halt of the functions. Once the airspace opened up again, we reprioritized the delivery of those life-saving kits to the member states, and we came back on track… We still f... more

“There's this idea that you [can] sail your way to success or have some overnight success or kind of come upon success relatively easily. And that has just never, ever been.”

Amol Rajan speaks to entrepreneur and businesswoman Emma Grede about the t... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Grede
Entrepreneur, co-founder of Skims, CEO and co-founder of Good American, board member of the Obama Foundation
Skims; Good American; Obama Foundation
Episode: Emma Grede, entrepreneur: Success needs trade-offs
Sam Liang
Chief executive and co-founder of Otter AI
Otter AI
Episode: Sam Liang, Otter.ai CEO: AI captures everything
Robert Brovdi
Head of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (Drone Units)
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Episode: Robert Brovdi, Ukraine drone commander: Striking inside Russia
SungAh Lee
Deputy Director General for Management and Reform, International Organization for Migration
International Organization for Migration
Episode: SungAh Lee, International Organisation for Migration: Sudan needs us
Ringo Starr
Musician, former member of The Beatles
Solo artist; collaborator on country project with T-Bone Burnett
Episode: Ringo Starr, musician: I never play music alone
Isaac Larian
Iranian-American businessman, founder and CEO of MGA Entertainment
MGA Entertainment
Episode: Isaac Larian, entrepreneur: Failure is the foundation for success
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Ugandan wildlife veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health
Conservation Through Public Health
Episode: Dr Kalema-Zikusoka, wildlife vet: Saving gorillas
Arlo Parks
Singer-songwriter
Ambiguous Desire / Arlo Parks
Episode: Arlo Parks, singer-songwriter: I want to make music that lasts
Jena-Lisa Jones
Epstein survivor who was abused starting at age 14
Episode: The Epstein survivors speak

Host

Daniel Dadzie (primary)
Senior journalist with Focused on Africa; BBC

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • BBC needs to stand up for Britain

    Ridiculous stories by rid7people who hate England and its people.

    BBC should be embarrassed.

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    Chirpesco
    Australiaa month ago
  • What a mistake

    Whose idea was it to change this from the iconic Hard Talk with Legendary Stephen Sackur to The Interview. It needed some changes to stay relevant but I would have made it longer. The BBC needs to get with the programme. Realise the modern trend for long for listening especially in depth interviews is what was lacking. I would have given anything to hear Stephen for an hour to two hours really asking the hard questions of interviewees and giving them a real chance to answer in depth. What a loss... more

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    tifftiffs2
    South Africa6 months ago
  • John Kerry

    Waffle. A further example of why Democrats have lost the plot.

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States7 months ago
  • Oh how I miss the hard questions from hardtalk. Mr. Volker is whitewashing the truth and gets softball questions.

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    Swisscynic
    a year ago
  • 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 Podcasts
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    alaskahunter
    Germanya year ago

Listeners Say

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Critics argue the host's style can be confrontational and polarizing.
Some listeners feel the format lacks longer, deeper dives per episode.
Listeners value hard-hitting interviews and global perspectives.
Fans appreciate diverseguest lineups across politics, diplomacy, and culture.
The show is a go-to for in-depth questions and challenging guests.

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SungAh Lee, International Organisation for Migration: Sudan needs us
Q: How do aid cuts affect those most in need and migration patterns?
Lee emphasizes that reductions in humanitarian funding constrain options for displaced and returning populations, potentially driving riskier movement and increasing the need for costly interventions later, underscoring the importance of delivering pledged aid.
SungAh Lee, International Organisation for Migration: Sudan needs us
Q: What resources do the government and partners have to begin rebuilding in water, health care, and education?
She notes that mobile clinics and UN agencies are ongoing but that 21 million people still lack basic health services, with significant gaps in water infrastructure and education capacity, requiring continued international assistance and coordinated government-led recovery.
SungAh Lee, International Organisation for Migration: Sudan needs us
Q: What have been your observations and your biggest concerns whilst on the ground?
Lee describes one of the worst humanitarian crises with massive displacement across Khartoum, Port Sudan and other regions, highlighting shortages in basic health services, water, shelter and education, and the need for sustained support to stabilize returns and protect vulnerable populations.
Robert Brovdi, Ukraine drone commander: Striking inside Russia
Q: How has your technology evolved, and why are strikes more effective now?
We've weakened air defenses and integrated a wider system where drones, guided by human operators, can reach targets despite defenses.
Robert Brovdi, Ukraine drone commander: Striking inside Russia
Q: What is the thinking behind deep strikes inside Russia?
To cripple the military-industrial complex and oil-based revenues that fund the war, thereby reducing Russia's capacity to wage war.

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What is The Interview about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, globally oriented interview show that tackles geopolitics, policy, technology, and social issues through conversations with high-profile leaders, policymakers, and experts. Episodes often center on international conflict, human rights, public health, and the economic forces shaping global affairs, with guests ranging from government ministers and diplomats to researchers, journalists, and renowned authors. The format tends to be concise but deep, aiming to reveal practical insights, strategic thinking, and real-world impact behind complex topics. A notable strength is its ability to assemble a diverse set of voices from politics, diplomacy, and culture, offering listeners actionable context for decision-makers and curious profes... more

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1. Emma Grede
2. Sam Liang
3. Robert Brovdi
4. SungAh Lee
5. Ringo Starr
6. Isaac Larian
7. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
8. Arlo Parks

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