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The Global Story

BBC World Service
Donald Trump
United States
Iran
Israel
Russia
China
Ukraine
BBC
Gaza
Venezuela
Trump Administration
Jeffrey Epstein
Hamas
Vladimir Putin
Syria
NATO
Prince Andrew
Isis
Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia

Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time ... more

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According to a recent financial disclosure, President Trump made more than $1.4 billion last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency. Though the White House has denied Trump was profiting from the presidency, he has been championing crypto in r... more

A series of record-breaking heatwaves in Europe this summer has led to a surge in demand for air conditioning units. As Europeans search for a way to stay cool, attitudes and policies towards air conditioning have led to a heated political debate in ... more

Will co-hosting the World Cup take men’s soccer to another level in the United States? From More than the Score - the global sports podcast that follows the stories behind the results. Search for More than the Score wherever you get your BBC podcasts... more

The coffin of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, killed by Israel in February, has been on a procession tour this week of holy sites in Iraq and Iran. Huge crowds gathered wherever it went, the coffin was passed over a sea of hands, and thre... more

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Recent Guests

Abdi Nor Iftin
Subject of the feature; refugee from Somalia, long-time resident of Maine, and public advocate
Independent journalist/activist (as discussed)
Episode: Abdi’s American Dream
Roman Mars
Host of 99% Invisible
99% Invisible
Episode: The US and the World at 250
Ed Habershon
Senior Africa Producer for the BBC (guest)
BBC News Africa
Episode: Why is the US ending AIDS funding for South Africa?
Ruth Clegg
BBC health and wellbeing reporter
BBC
Episode: The kid-fluencers selling younger looking skin
Adam Fleming
BBC Podcasts host (Newscast, Brexit Cast)
BBC
Episode: Britain’s decade of political chaos
Anthony Klotz
Professor of Organizational Behavior, University College London School of Management
University College London
Episode: Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?
Sarah O'Connor
columnist for the Financial Times, author of We Are Not Machines
Financial Times
Episode: Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?
David Albright
President of the Institute for Science and International Security
Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS)
Episode: How to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon
Emily Wither
BBC journalist based in Istanbul who contributed reporting from Albania
BBC
Episode: What are Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump up to in Albania?

Hosts

Tristan Redman
Host with London-based reporting, co-hosting focus on global affairs
Asma Khalid
Co-host, DC-based political reporting and global affairs analysis

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Absolutely essential.

    The hosts are brilliant. The content is exquisite. The production is airtight.

    This is one of the very best shows in English on the planet. Bravo !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J. Oatmon
    Canadaa month ago
  • Very informative. A great mix of in depth reporting and current relevance.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Senan
    a month ago
  • Great podcast

    I love the variety

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Libatron87
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Ever since Asma took over this has been GOLD

    This is truly a testament to how individuals can be completely transformational. Her thoughtful context explainers and searching questions as well as her choice of specialists is absolutely 5 stars! I updated my previous underwhelming 3 stars “for dummies” rating for the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterMT..
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dreadful

    Presenters lack personality and editing is not great, weird cuts

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    melissaclarens
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Overall, feedback highlights rigorous journalism and global perspective, with occasional calls for stronger pacing.
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#23
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#89
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#15
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#16
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Apple Podcasts
#55
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#64
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Meta and YouTube lost in a landmark trial. Is this just the tip of the iceberg?
Q: What did the insiders and whistleblowers say about the platforms' intentions vs. public statements?
Whistleblowers claimed a mismatch between internal practices that prioritized engagement and external statements that denied deliberate harm, suggesting that the platforms knew their designs could cause harm but moved forward for financial reasons.
Meta and YouTube lost in a landmark trial. Is this just the tip of the iceberg?
Q: What were the main allegations behind the ruling?
The main allegations centered on the design and algorithms of social media platforms, arguing that they were deliberately engineered to be addictive and caused harm to a young user, with the jury finding negligence in protecting minors.
Could Trump-backed ‘El Tigre’ become the next president of Colombia?
Q: Can you begin by telling us what's at stake here?
Ione explains the high stakes of a polarized race and the potential implications for security, violence, and US-Colombia relations, highlighting how the outcome could shift policy toward tougher security measures or continued negotiations.
The kid-fluencers selling younger looking skin
Q: There is a term cosmeticorexia; is it being taken seriously? Are there calls for regulation?
Ruth notes that cosmeticsorexia is a new label without diagnostic criteria, but there is industry concern and regulatory interest, including investigations and safeguards being proposed to address marketing to young audiences.
The kid-fluencers selling younger looking skin
Q: Can you tell us more about Ellie-May and why you decided to meet and follow her story?
Ruth says she sought firsthand perspectives from children and their families to understand the lived experience behind the trend, meeting Ellie-May through TikTok and her mother to capture how the influencer dynamic unfolds for a young person.

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

The program consistently covers geopolitics, global diplomacy, and how US policy shapes world events, with a strong emphasis on current affairs and on-the-ground reporting from major global hubs. Recent episodes span US-China relations, Iran diplomacy, the Ukraine conflict, AI's societal impact, and geopolitical entertainment politics, often weaving live field reporting with expert analysis and historical context. Notable strengths include deep, multidimensional interviews with high-profile policy figures and seasoned journalists, plus a willingness to connect economic, military, and technological threads to broader global power shifts. This mix makes it a solid fit for listeners who want rigorous, worldwide perspectives on how political de... more

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Recent guests on The Global Story include:

1. Abdi Nor Iftin
2. Roman Mars
3. Ed Habershon
4. Ruth Clegg
5. Adam Fleming
6. Anthony Klotz
7. Sarah O'Connor
8. David Albright

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