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The Interview

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

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

“We all need to be speaking up about it. Not just the survivors. And we put so much burden on the people who've actually suffered the most, the most vulnerable among us.”

Naga Munchetty speaks to Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir N... more

“One of the things that’s fascinating about him simply as a historical study is the recognition that shamelessness is a superpower, and he refuses to be shamed in almost any action that he takes. He also realised that he doesn’t have to abide by the ... more

“The biggest risk in motion pictures is to not take a risk. You have to be putting it out there and offering people something new, and that's what will get them out of their houses.”

Katie Razzall speaks to Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan.... more

“We were losing about $160 million a year. We burned through our cash and we had to make some changes. I don’t mean a financial restructuring. I mean transformation of the business. It’s a skill and an art. I asked, ‘What does Kodak do today?’ and I ... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Glover
Artemis II astronaut, involved in the first Moon mission in over 50 years
NASA
Episode: Victor Glover, astronaut: We went into sci-fi
Jackie Jantos
Chief executive of the mobile dating app Hinge
Hinge
Episode: Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO: Gen Z struggle to connect
Katie Sadleir
CEO of the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Federation
Episode: Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevant
Michel Barnier
EU's former chief Brexit negotiator
European Union
Episode: Michel Barnier, chief EU Brexit negotiator: We need to be together in a fragile world
Patricia Cornwell
Novelist and author of Postmortem
American crime writer
Episode: Patricia Cornwell, novelist: Imagination saved me
Catherine Russell
Executive Director of UNICEF
UNICEF
Episode: Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for children
Jack Clark
Anthropic co-founder and head of the Anthropic Institute
Anthropic
Episode: Jack Clark, Anthropic co-founder: put brakes on AI
Gebran Bassil
Lebanese politician, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement
Free Patriotic Movement (Lebanon)
Episode: Gebran Bassil, Lebanese politician: Hezbollah should disarm
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Head of the World Health Organisation
World Health Organisation
Episode: Dr Tedros, WHO: Viruses are invisible enemy

Host

Katie Razzall
Host and journalist with BBC World Service; part of a rotating set of high-profile interviewers.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Shame

    Any reason I should remain subscriber w/o Stephen Sackur's hard talk? Just a shame he is gone.

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    Sluga Narodi
    Germany2 months ago
  • Shameful

    Amol is a fanboy for any tech bros he interviews. He fails to ask Hoffman about his emails to Epstein other than a cursory mention. People should read into Hoffman’s exchange with Epstein and then consider whether even having him on as a guest was appropriate, let alone the reverence Amol towards him. To me this is just vile.

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    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • BBC needs to stand up for Britain

    Ridiculous stories by rid7people who hate England and its people.

    BBC should be embarrassed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chirpesco
    Australia3 months 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 Africa8 months ago
  • John Kerry

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

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States9 months ago

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Some listeners praise hard-hitting, top-tier guests and global perspectives.
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Criticism exists about perceived depth and balance, with some listeners calling for longer, more intensive questioning.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Victor Glover, astronaut: We went into sci-fi
Q: How does space influence your view on leadership and collaboration?
Space acts as a catalyst that nudges people in different directions, reinforcing the importance of teamwork and shared goals over individual gains, as evidenced by the relay-race metaphor and emphasis on passing the baton to the next generation.
Victor Glover, astronaut: We went into sci-fi
Q: What was it like to leave Earth bound for the Moon?
The guest describes a mix of preparation and astonishment, noting that launch day surprised everyone but that the mission atmosphere was one of serious commitment rather than fear, with the crew maintaining focus despite technical glitches.
Mohammed Dewji, billionaire: I want to give back
Q: What motivates you to pursue such a broad diversification of business interests?
He explains that he followed where the money went, starting with manufacturing to fill gaps created by policy shifts, and that diversification was driven by the goal of creating jobs and contributing to the economy.
Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for children
Q: How have the needs of children changed over the past decade, given ongoing conflicts and humanitarian challenges?
She notes progress in reducing under-five mortality and later child protection gains, but emphasizes that current conflicts have created unprecedented, multi-faceted needs—education disruption, malnutrition, and risk to safety that require a broadened, sustained response.
Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for children
Q: What was your most pressing concern when you first took leadership of UNICEF in 2022?
Her focus was on keeping adolescent girls in school and addressing the early consequences of war, but almost immediately Ukraine's invasion reshaped priorities and stretched resources across many crises.

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The lineup centers on high-profile conversations with global leaders, activists, artists, and technologists, spanning governance, economics, health, culture, and security. Episodes often blend personal origin stories with policy debates, future-facing technology, and global impact, producing a steady stream of insights from decision-makers and recognizable public figures. Viewers can expect concise, idea-forward interviews that aim to surface practical lessons for leadership, collaboration across sectors, and how big challenges unfold in real-world contexts. A notable strength is the interviewer's ability to navigate diverse topics quickly, often extracting candid takes on leadership, ethics, and strategy across borders and industries.

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Recent guests on The Interview include:

1. Victor Glover
2. Jackie Jantos
3. Katie Sadleir
4. Michel Barnier
5. Patricia Cornwell
6. Catherine Russell
7. Jack Clark
8. Gebran Bassil

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