The Global Story
BBC World Service
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.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 26min
The most contested land in the world?
BBC Current Affairs journalist Tim Whewell discusses the controversial slogan 'From the River to the Sea' in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict. He takes listeners on a journey through this contested land, exploring the complexities of the region, the impact on communities, and shifting beliefs towards a two-state solution.
Jul 22, 2024 • 28min
Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?
Kamala Harris is gaining support as a potential Democratic nominee after Joe Biden's surprising exit. The podcast discusses the impact on the election, Biden's endorsement, and Harris's campaign strategy. Analysis includes potential VP candidates, Harris's stance on abortion, and speculation on the upcoming election factors and Democratic Convention outcomes.
Jul 19, 2024 • 27min
US election: The week that changed the presidential race
Discussions on Trump's impactful RNC speech post-assassination attempt, Biden facing pressure to step aside. Analysis of potential VP pick J.D. Vance, contrasting party experiences, strategic targeting in swing states for the upcoming election.
Jul 18, 2024 • 26min
India's mega-wedding: Party like a billionaire
Tech mogul Bill Gates, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, and Kim Kardashian attend India's mega-wedding with performances by Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber. The lavish celebration of Asia's richest man sparks discussions on luxury, culture, and economic disparities in a society rich with extreme wealth and poverty.
Jul 17, 2024 • 25min
Lukashenko: Putin's man in Belarus
BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Belarusian journalist Gennadiy Kot delve into Alexander Lukashenko's 30-year rule in Belarus, his alliance with Putin, brutal crackdown on dissent, and the future of Belarus amidst geopolitical challenges.
Jul 16, 2024 • 26min
US election: Trump picks VP as failed assassination investigated
JD Vance, Donald Trump's VP pick, is discussed in the aftermath of a failed assassination attempt on Trump. The podcast explores unity calls post-event, Vance's alignment with Trump on key issues like immigration, and his representation of the American dream in Hillbilly Elegy. Conspiracy theories following the incident and its impact on the presidential campaign are also examined.
Jul 15, 2024 • 25min
Brazil: The influencer convicted of modern slavery
Former Brazilian influencer Kat Torres, convicted of modern slavery, is discussed in this episode. Details of her rise to fame, exploitation of women, and revelations from a Brazilian prison are shared. Journalists share insights into the case and the realities of human trafficking, shedding light on the dark side of social media influence.
Jul 12, 2024 • 26min
US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Jan Crawford, National Legal Correspondent for CBS, discusses the crisis of confidence in the US Supreme Court due to divisive rulings on abortion, gun rights, and presidential immunity. They also explore public disapproval, ideological divisions, Supreme Court dynamics, recent rulings, and the influence of upcoming US elections.
Jul 11, 2024 • 26min
Iran: Will the new 'reformist' president change anything?
BBC Persian's senior reporter Parham Ghobadi and women's affairs reporter Faranak Amidi discuss Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and the challenges he faces in bringing change, including healing divisions and opening talks with the West. They explore the limitations of his power, impact of sanctions, social unrest, Iran's involvement in regional conflicts, and challenges in opposition to a dysfunctional regime.
Jul 10, 2024 • 27min
US election: Biden’s fight to stay in the race
Exploring discussions within the Democratic party about Joe Biden's fitness for office post-debate, potential scenarios if he steps down, invoking the 25th Amendment, and considering alternative Democratic candidates like Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, JB Pritzker, and Pete Buttigieg.
