The Global Story
BBC World Service
The world order is shifting by the day — old alliances are fraying, autocrats are on the rise, and global trade is in turmoil. A lot of this turbulence can be traced back to decisions made in the US, but America isn’t just a cause of upheaval abroad—it’s also a symptom of the same forces disrupting things across the world.
That’s where The Global Story comes in. From September 2025, this daily podcast from the BBC tackles the news at this exact intersection: where the world meets America.
With one host in DC, one host in London, and the backing of the best international newsroom in the world, this podcast tells the intertwined story of America and the world – how each shapes the other, daily.
The Global Story. Where the world meets America.
That’s where The Global Story comes in. From September 2025, this daily podcast from the BBC tackles the news at this exact intersection: where the world meets America.
With one host in DC, one host in London, and the backing of the best international newsroom in the world, this podcast tells the intertwined story of America and the world – how each shapes the other, daily.
The Global Story. Where the world meets America.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on The Global Story podcast:
#1 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Ageless
The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old
Andrew Steele
#2 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Chip War
The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology
Chris Miller
#3 Mentioned in 1 episodes
It Ends with us
Colleen Hoover
#4 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Invisible Killer, The Rising Global Threat of Air Pollution
Dr Gary Fuller
#5 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Future of Geography
How the Competition in Space Will Change Our World
Tim Marshall
#6 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Prisoners of Geography
Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics
Tim Marshall
