Nick Beake
BBC correspondent. Host of The Interview from the BBC World Service.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 26min
Why is the US government deporting people building factories?
Nick Beake, a BBC Verify correspondent, shares on-the-ground insights from the recent immigration raid at the Hyundai factory in Georgia, where hundreds of South Korean workers were detained. Jake Kwon, a producer at BBC Seoul, offers the South Korean perspective, highlighting the diplomatic fallout and the emotional turmoil experienced by families. They discuss how this incident complicates U.S.-South Korea relations, scrutinizing the tension between enforcing immigration laws and the need for skilled labor in American manufacturing.
Jan 30, 2025 • 25min
Gaza ceasefire: How does it feel to return home?
Farida Alghol, a Palestinian woman who returned to Gaza City after 15 months away, shares her powerful journey of rediscovery amidst devastation. Nick Beake, a BBC correspondent in Jerusalem, offers insights on the challenging conditions facing returning residents. They discuss the emotional turmoil of seeing ravaged homes and the struggles of rebuilding lives in a city filled with memories of loss. Together, they explore the hope, resilience, and complex political implications surrounding the future of Gaza.
