The Global Story Podcast
The Global Story: Where the world meets America
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 of connection and disruption.
Episodes to download
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‘Spermageddon’: what’s going on with male fertility?
Today
Why are men trying unproven methods to boost their sperm count?
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Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
Yesterday
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
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Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections?
Wednesday
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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China is a robot superpower – but are the people being left behind?
Tuesday
Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
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AI goes on a hacking spree
Monday
Alarm sounded after three tech companies said their AI models hacked into other companies
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Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande's body?
Last Friday
Reactions to a new music video expose a fine line between care and criticism
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Will Hamas actually disarm?
Last Thursday
Trump hailed the Board of Peace deal as a, "major milestone". Why has progress stalled?
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Why some Westerners are moving to Russia
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Russia projects an image of traditional, conservative values. What’s the reality?
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Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Tue 4 Aug 2026
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’
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Iran school strike: Will the truth come out?
Mon 3 Aug 2026
The BBC visits the Iran school where a strike killed 120 children.
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Is embryo selection allowing parents to ‘build-a-baby’?
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Some fertility startups promise a future free from genetic disease. Is that scientific?
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Was Lindsey Graham the last US foreign policy hawk?
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Zelensky and Netanyahu pay respects to their fiercest ally in Washington
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The criminal allegations against Jared Leto
Wed 29 Jul 2026
An exclusive BBC investigation reveals new allegations against the actor and musician
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The US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal: could it all go wrong?
Tue 28 Jul 2026
What’s driving negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the US?
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Is Cuba waging a ‘campaign of subversion’ against the US?
Mon 27 Jul 2026
We analyse the US State Department’s excoriating 100-page report on Cuba.
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Who is really running Venezuela?
Fri 24 Jul 2026
After earthquakes in June, Venezuelans mourn their losses and face an uncertain future
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Trump v Carney round two
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Trump’s new tariffs are prompting some Canadians to reassess their closest relationship
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Is the Iran war back on?
Wed 22 Jul 2026
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
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British CPAC: Can MAGA politics be exported to the UK?
Tue 21 Jul 2026
The conservative conference that helped make Donald Trump has come to the UK.
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Is the International Criminal Court coming for Americans?
Mon 20 Jul 2026
The Trump administration says it plans to dismantle the ICC ‘brick by brick’
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America's World Cup awakening
Fri 17 Jul 2026
As the tournament wraps up, what did it mean to the US and did it change anything?
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Rubio, Antifa and the global threat from the far-left
Thu 16 Jul 2026
The secretary of state hosts a summit to tackle “the resurgence of far-left terrorism"
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Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick, and the disgraced former prince
Wed 15 Jul 2026
A whistleblower unveils exclusive allegations about Lutnick and Epstein’s business ties
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Are the tech billionaires taking over?
Tue 14 Jul 2026
How a burgeoning class of billionaires envisions the future
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The air conditioning culture wars
Mon 13 Jul 2026
Record-breaking high temperatures in France have sparked a heated political debate
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Bonus: Soccer in the USA - from More than the Score
Sat 11 Jul 2026
Will men’s soccer in the US grow after the World Cup? From the More than the Score show
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Is a long-term peace with Iran possible?
Fri 10 Jul 2026
What’s the path to move beyond a shaky ceasefire that keeps breaking down?
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Citizen Vigilante and Elon Musk’s war on ‘woke’ films
Thu 9 Jul 2026
Critics have accused Citizen Vigilante of inciting violence against immigrants
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Is Turkey’s Erdogan Nato’s greatest asset?
Wed 8 Jul 2026
Nato leaders gather in Ankara amid high tensions between Europe, the US and Russia
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Trump, Fifa and the disappearing red card
Tue 7 Jul 2026
The US’ top striker was supposed to be suspended. Until Donald Trump got involved.
