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John Simpson's World Podcast

John Simpson

Foreign correspondent and world affairs editor John Simpson has risked life and limb reporting for the BBC for over 52 years. The Tiananmen Square massacre, Iraq, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Bosnia – you name it he was there. He’s been punched by a UK Prime Minister, bombed by US ‘friendly fire’, watched Saddam Hussein’s execution and whilst experimenting with some hallucinogenic offerings in the deepe... more

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On his way through the Amazon, seven days from even the tiniest village, John ends up getting shipwrecked, circled by a hungry jaguar, harpooning monkeys for dinner, dicing with piranhas, sipping hallucinogenic drugs from a cauldron and encountering ... more

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Assuming Britain makes the leap… what's next for the UK and for Europe? Will the US help us out? Will the Chinese take an interest? And WTF is happening in France…? With over 53 years as a foreign reporter (including many spent as ‘the BBC Common Mar... more

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Once again John nail’s it with his experienced view on what is happening in the world, this time in Russia. Is Russia the superpower they want us to believe they are? Why did the US play such a foolish game after the collapse of communism? Do we need... more

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If you’ve found yourself wondering WTF is going on in the USA – which we’re pretty sure the whole world has – this episode is for you. With over 53 years of political reporting behind him John gives us his unique take on American politics from the 60... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Great podcast - where’s season 2?

    Would be great to hear John’s take on today’s world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tychen2
    Australia3 years ago
  • More please

    Why was there only one series? Come on John, keep them coming please. I love listening to your stories, and in this world of fake news I find your reporting so trustworthy and reliable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris in Makati
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Doesn’t match John Simpson’s enormous expertise

    I absolutely love John Simpson, adore his books, and have turned to him to interpret global affairs for decades. As a result I had great expectations and anticipation for this podcast. Unfortunately, the format doesn’t allow John to shine. This feels like a meandering conversation you might over hear in a bar rather than the insights of one of the world’s great journalists. It’s a sharp contrast to Jeremy Bowen’s effort about the Middle East, which is truly extraordinary and really provides a sh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    EC24091975
    United States4 years ago

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