The Global Story Podcast
With new hosts in Washington DC and London, The Global Story will tell the intertwined story of America and the world.
Where the world and America meet. Every weekday, this is The Global Story.
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 蜜芽传媒鈥檚 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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India election: What went wrong for Modi?
Thu 6 Jun 2024
BJP to govern in coalition after losing outright majority
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Ukraine's children: Growing up under fire
Wed 5 Jun 2024
The stories of Angelina, Daniel and Lera show how the conflict has transformed childhood
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Measles: Why is there a global resurgence?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
Cases of this highly preventable disease are surging worldwide
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Fascism in Italy: Has the country moved on from its past?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Why Mussolini鈥檚 legacy still resonates with the neo-fascist minority
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Mexico election: A blood-soaked ballot
Fri 31 May 2024
Dozens of candidates have been murdered as Mexico prepares for its first woman President
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Americast: Donald Trump found guilty
Fri 31 May 2024
The former president has been convicted on all counts in historic criminal trial.
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Palestinian state recognition: Does it change anything?
Thu 30 May 2024
Ireland, Norway and Spain join 140 other countries in recognising statehood
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Perfume's dark secret: Child labour behind some of your fragrances
Tue 28 May 2024
Pickers earn as little as a dollar a day, while huge profits are made in the industry
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Stolen treasures: Scandal at the British Museum
Mon 27 May 2024
The iconic institution is scrambling to protect its reputation after alleged thefts
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South Africa elections: 'Democracy means nothing to me'
Fri 24 May 2024
Voters weigh frustration and loyalty to Mandela's ANC party
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War in Ukraine: Is Russia winning?
Thu 23 May 2024
Moscow is gaining ground in its military offensive
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India election: Modi's massive social media machine
Wed 22 May 2024
How holograms, AI and group chats and have transformed Indian politics
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Iran: What's next after the president's death?
Tue 21 May 2024
What is Tehran's next move without Ebrahim Raisi?
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China v the West: Spies, hacking and a risk of conflict?
Mon 20 May 2024
China has been rising for decades. Is it on a collision course with the West?
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Drake v Kendrick: The biggest rap feud of all time?
Fri 17 May 2024
Vicious beef between hip-hop stars has divided fans
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Trump on trial: The star witness speaks
Thu 16 May 2024
What Michael Cohen鈥檚 testimony means for the case and the US election
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Neom: Can Saudi Arabia afford to build the futuristic mega-city?
Wed 15 May 2024
Glowing sand, levitating trains and a fake moon...can the Saudis make it a reality?
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Georgia protests: Is 'Russia law' a threat to democracy?
Tue 14 May 2024
Moscow and the EU compete for influence in Tbilisi
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Domestic violence: How does Australia fix its 'national crisis'?
Mon 13 May 2024
One woman is killed every four days in Australia
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EncroChat: The crime family brought down by their violent messages
Fri 10 May 2024
蜜芽传媒 investigation into 10,000 messages from UK drug bosses
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US campus protests: Dismissed?
Thu 9 May 2024
The President downplays demos as summer nears. What鈥檚 next for the US student movement?
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Notre-Dame: A landmark rising from the ashes
Wed 8 May 2024
How workers from around the world are rebuilding the Paris cathedral
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Javier Milei: Sitting down with Argentina's President
Tue 7 May 2024
'The Madman' on his radical economic agenda and love for The Rolling Stones
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King Charles: A "difficult" first year
Mon 6 May 2024
How have the royals navigated the rocky months following the Coronation?
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West Bank: A 蜜芽传媒 investigation into alleged war crimes
Fri 3 May 2024
Why were two Palestinian boys shot by the Israeli military?
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Russia鈥檚 frozen assets: Will they fund Ukrainian weapons?
Thu 2 May 2024
Kyiv鈥檚 western allies are contemplating the seizure of up to $300bn
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US suicides: Why are so many young people dying?
Wed 1 May 2024
A record number of Americans are taking their own lives
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Preparing for war: Is Europe getting ready?
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Conscription and military spending are back on the agenda
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Bidenomics: How the economy may sway the US election
Mon 29 Apr 2024
The president has fired 鈥渁 bazooka鈥� of money into the economy. Will voters reward him?
