The Interview
BBC World Service
Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider.
We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs.
Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of insight and analysis, covering some of the biggest issues of our time.
How does it work? Well, at the BBC, our journalists interview amazing people every single day. And on The Interview, we bring them to you.
It’s your one-stop-shop to the best conversations coming out of the BBC, with the people shaping our world, from all over the world.
Get in touch with us on emailTheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.
We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs.
Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of insight and analysis, covering some of the biggest issues of our time.
How does it work? Well, at the BBC, our journalists interview amazing people every single day. And on The Interview, we bring them to you.
It’s your one-stop-shop to the best conversations coming out of the BBC, with the people shaping our world, from all over the world.
Get in touch with us on emailTheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.
Episodes
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Jul 23, 2024 • 23min
Maria Corina Machado: Can Venezuela's fortunes change?
Sarah Montague speaks to Venezuelan opposition politician Maria Corina Machado. Banned from running in the country’s presidential elections this weekend, she’s still a leading figure in the movement trying to unseat socialist authoritarian Nicolas Maduro. With the country’s economy in ruins and more than a quarter of the population having fled, could the next few days change the fortunes of this oil-rich but very troubled nation?
Jul 17, 2024 • 23min
Oliver McTernan: Is peace in the Middle East an impossible dream?
Former Catholic priest Oliver McTernan shares insights on peace efforts in the Middle East, including negotiations for Gilad Shalit release. Emphasizes inclusive dialogue, role of key political figures, and complexities of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jul 15, 2024 • 23min
Maria Butina: Is time on Russia's side?
Stephen Sackur interviews Maria Butina, a member of the State Duma for Putin's United Russia party, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, NATO's involvement, Russia's global dependencies on China and Iran, and the intricate dynamics of international relations.
Jul 12, 2024 • 23min
Laurie Bristow: The West's failure in Afghanistan
Sir Laurie Bristow, Britain’s last Ambassador to Afghanistan, discusses the West's strategic failure in Afghanistan, reflecting on the chaotic evacuation process, the impact on women's rights, and the challenges facing the West in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and NATO.
Jul 9, 2024 • 23min
Ilya Ponomarev: How significant is Russian resistance to Putin?
Former Russian MP and anti-Putin resistance leader, Ilya Ponomarev, discusses the significance of Russian resistance against Putin. Topics include the opposition figure's defiance, tactics against Putin's regime, analyzing resistance impact, debating post-Putin Russia, and the challenges of Ukrainian resistance.
Jul 8, 2024 • 23min
Asma Khan: Can cooking change the world?
Asma Khan, the first to create an all-female high-end Indian restaurant, discusses empowering women in the culinary industry, supporting conflict-affected communities, addressing challenges faced by second daughters in India, and navigating identity and independence.
Jul 2, 2024 • 23min
Husam Zomlot: Is diplomacy dead in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
Husam Zomlot, top Palestinian diplomat, discusses failures in international diplomacy amidst the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. The podcast delves into seeking justice, challenges in Palestinian diplomacy, US involvement, and themes of hope amidst conflict.
Jul 1, 2024 • 23min
Anne Enright: Changing Ireland
Anne Enright, Irish novelist, discusses navigating the Irish literary world and the impact of winning the Booker Prize. She explores the complexities of motherhood, challenges traditional views, and delves into family dynamics in Irish literature. The conversation also touches on societal movements like Me Too and evolving characters influenced by changing landscapes.
Jun 26, 2024 • 23min
Fabrice Leggeri: What would a far-right victory mean for France?
Stephen Sackur interviews Fabrice Leggeri, an MEP in Marine Le Pen's National Rally party, discussing the party's rise in French politics and its impact on Europe. They talk about immigration laws, border security allegations, President Macron's criticisms, and the party's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
Jun 21, 2024 • 23min
Sachin Pilot: Is India heading for consensus or chaos?
Sachin Pilot discusses India's political landscape, Congress party's success, and opposition's role in shaping the country's future. Topics include Hindutva vision, job creation, and opposition strategies against the ruling party. The conversation also touches on leadership dynamics, foreign policy, and India's future political landscape.
