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The Global Story

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Humanitarian Crisis
China
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Sudan
United States
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
US Presidential Election 2024
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Russia
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Women In War
2024 Presidential Election
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Swing States

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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Gisèle Pelicot earned international recognition after waiving her anonymity at her mass-rape trial in 2024, in which her former husband, Dominique, was sentenced to 20 years... more

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Recent Guests

Nomia Iqbal
BBC's World Affairs correspondent with experience as a North American correspondent.
BBC
Episode: Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
Camilo Montoya-Galvez
Covers immigration for CBS News
CBS News
Episode: The origins of ICE
Tom Bateman
BBC's State Department correspondent
BBC
Episode: Live in Washington DC
Emma Ashford
Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and author
Stimson Center
Episode: Live in Washington DC
George Parker
Political Editor of the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Could the Epstein scandal topple the British Prime Minister?
Carina del Valle Schorske
Freelance culture writer and translator
Episode: Will Bad Bunny take on MAGA at the Super Bowl?
Justin Rowlatt
BBC's climate editor
BBC
Episode: How China beat the US on green energy
Josh Baker
Investigative journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster, known for reporting on ISIS.
BBC
Episode: Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
Michael Steinberger
Writer for the New York Times Magazine and author of 'The Philosopher in the Valley'
New York Times Magazine
Episode: How Palantir became indispensable

Hosts

Asma Khalid
Co-host with a background working in Washington, DC, bringing insights on American politics and international relations.
Tristan Redman
Co-host based in London, providing a global perspective on issues intersecting with American events.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Terrible podcast

    Childish and dumb. These hosts are terrible. Cheerio? Seriously? Pathetic way of ending your episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rose Jazz
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great podcast. Neither two hosts are annoying! Likable and well informed. They make subjects that maybe I’d be less interested in, interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Epopresto
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • lame british gobbledygook

    the bibi broadcasting corporation wears centrism like a cheap suit. like the ny times. they lie, they equivocate. the best thing companies like these can do to protect their legacy would be to shut down for good, sell off all their assets, and declare the entire operation a mulligan. seriously though, they’re just lousy, capitalist propagandists

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nopeggg255
    United States24 days ago
  • The Death of Reading Episode

    Incredibly Eurocentric ignoring the work on the wealth of societies in which sophisticated oral histories/legal systems/traditions existed. Also ignores the rich pre-c18th histories of ‘peasant’ uprisings and rebellions in Europe itself by peoples the expert would perceive as illiterate/unable to grapple with ideas of rights/customs/inequalities.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ElderE(l)mo
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • I enjoy

    I dip in and out of this podcast, listening to ones that pique my interest. The ones I’ve listened to I enjoy. Length fits well with a lunchtime stroll.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cosmic tony 17
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and nuanced journalism on global topics, highlighting the engaging style of the hosts.
Positive reviews note the exploration of less-covered stories and the provision of insightful, balanced analysis of important issues, contrasting with criticisms related to perceived bias.
Critiques mention a lack of depth in storytelling and concerns about political slants, particularly in relation to specific American policies, suggesting mixed reactions to the overall production quality.

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#33
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#188
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#14
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#14
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#76
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#78
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
Q: What is the likelihood that they may have weaponized the release of the files?
There are lawmakers who believe that the files were treated to protect Donald Trump and some allies, with redactions of names that lacked legal justification for their removal.
Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
Q: What percentage of the files were released?
About 60% of the files have been released so far according to the Department of Justice, which identified 6 million pages but released about 3.5 million.
Is social media having its Big Tobacco moment?
Q: What are the potential consequences if Kayleigh wins?
It could create an existential threat to social media companies, leading to meaningful changes in their operations.
Is social media having its Big Tobacco moment?
Q: How big of a deal is this trial?
It's a really big deal as it's rare for social media companies to face trial in front of a jury, focusing on design choices made by executives.
Gisèle Pelicot on confronting shame and finding hope
Q: What did Gisèle Pelicot tell you about her reaction to these new investigations against her ex-husband?
She wants to look him in the eye and ask him... how could you not pity me over breakfast the next morning?

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1. Nomia Iqbal
2. Camilo Montoya-Galvez
3. Tom Bateman
4. Emma Ashford
5. George Parker
6. Carina del Valle Schorske
7. Justin Rowlatt
8. Josh Baker

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