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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What’s behind the deadly protests in Bangladesh?
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Over 150 people have died, but can PM Sheikh Hasina calm the growing public anger?
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The most contested land in the world?
Tue 23 Jul 2024
A journey through a land - and a slogan - between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean
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Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Incumbent VP gains support of top Democrats after President Biden exits 2024 race
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US election: The week that changed the presidential race
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Donald Trump has accepted his nomination. Now all eyes are on President Biden
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India's mega-wedding: Party like a billionaire
Thu 18 Jul 2024
How Asia's richest man celebrated his son's marriage
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US election: Trump picks VP as failed assassination investigated
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Former president unveils November running mate JD Vance
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Brazil: The influencer convicted of modern slavery
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Kat Torres is facing allegations from multiple women
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US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Why American trust in their top court is near an all-time low
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Iran: Will the new 'reformist' president change anything?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Why Masoud Pezeshkian’s critics say he is just a figurehead
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US election: Biden’s fight to stay in the race
Wed 10 Jul 2024
The president defies Democrats who want him to go
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French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right
Tue 9 Jul 2024
Macron faces uncertainty after surprise victory for the left alliance
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Lab-grown meat: Why countries are banning it
Mon 8 Jul 2024
Is cultivated meat a solution to the climate crisis or just a gimmick?
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UK election: Keir Starmer’s political earthquake
Fri 5 Jul 2024
The new Labour prime minister has a huge majority, but does he have public support?
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Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
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Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Tax hikes cancelled after demonstrators storm parliament
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French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power
Wed 3 Jul 2024
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France
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Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
Tue 2 Jul 2024
Our demand for selfies is testing the most famous destinations to the limit
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UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
Mon 1 Jul 2024
The Conservative party could be ousted after nearly 15 years running the country
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Retelling the Global Story: Joe Biden’s ageing brain
Sun 30 Jun 2024
How old is too old to be President of the United States?
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US election: Biden stumbles against Trump
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Candidates' age becomes even greater focus after first presidential debate
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Missing Cryptoqueen: What happened to the world’s most wanted woman?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared
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Julian Assange: Inside the deal to free WikiLeaks founder
Wed 26 Jun 2024
US court finalises plea agreement which sees extradition request lifted
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Hajj: Why over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims have died
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Can Saudi Arabia balance tradition with safety as the climate crisis deepens?
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Elon Musk: Is he worth history’s biggest pay deal?
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Tesla’s shareholders want to give him $56 billion. Now it's up to a judge if he gets it
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Sextortion: 'In six hours, my son was dead'
Fri 21 Jun 2024
How Nigerian scammers blackmail teens worldwide
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Ukraine war: The men avoiding conscription
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Many draft-eligible Ukrainians are hiding from mobilisation squads
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Nuclear power: Inside Europe's radioactive tomb
Wed 19 Jun 2024
As reactors and waste grow, Finland’s fix is a lone example
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Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children’s phones
Tue 18 Jun 2024
How parents and teachers are protecting kids from online threats
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North Korea: Why Putin and Xi are courting Kim
Mon 17 Jun 2024
The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing
