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. Starting in September 2025.
The world order is shifting by the day 鈥� 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鈥檛 just a cause of upheaval abroad鈥攊t鈥檚 also a symptom of the same forces disrupting things across the world.
That鈥檚 where The Global Story comes in. From September 2025, this daily podcast from the 蜜芽传媒 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 鈥� how each shapes the other, daily.
The Global Story. Where the world meets America.
Episodes to download
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Ukraine's surprise attack on Russian soil
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Could this offensive sway the dynamics of the war in Kyiv鈥檚 favour?
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US election: Is Kamala cutting through?
Tue 13 Aug 2024
What the polls say after a dramatic change to the Democratic ticket
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Jakarta is sinking. Will building a new capital save it?
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Indonesia aims to create a high-tech forest city called Nusantara
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What's behind the UK riots?
Thu 8 Aug 2024
Anti-immigration protests have turned violent across the country
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her running mate
Wed 7 Aug 2024
How do the VP nominees compare and how they will impact the 2024 race
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'Unwanted': Australia and disabled migrants
Tue 6 Aug 2024
Australia relies on immigration to thrive but not everyone is welcomed with open arms
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Russia-West prisoner swap: An emotional and diplomatic spectacle
Mon 5 Aug 2024
The high stakes talks which freed some of Putin's harshest critics
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Why did Trump turn his back on Project 2025?
Fri 2 Aug 2024
Trump鈥檚 campaign would welcome the demise of conservative blueprint for his presidency
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Israel, Iran and fears of a wider war in the Middle East
Thu 1 Aug 2024
Iran vows to avenge the killing of top Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh
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CrowdStrike: Is our tech too vulnerable?
Wed 31 Jul 2024
What we can learn from the biggest IT outage in history
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Venezuela: What's next after disputed election?
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Protests have erupted across the country as opposition question Maduro victory
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Why do so many trains crash in India?
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Exploring what caused a triple-train crash that killed nearly 300 people in Odisha
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Olympics: Is Paris poised for success?
Fri 26 Jul 2024
France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin
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What鈥檚 behind the deadly protests in Bangladesh?
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Over 150 people have died, but can PM Sheikh Hasina calm the growing public anger?
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The most contested land in the world?
Tue 23 Jul 2024
A journey through a land - and a slogan - between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean
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Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Incumbent VP gains support of top Democrats after President Biden exits 2024 race
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US election: The week that changed the presidential race
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Donald Trump has accepted his nomination. Now all eyes are on President Biden
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India's mega-wedding: Party like a billionaire
Thu 18 Jul 2024
How Asia's richest man celebrated his son's marriage
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US election: Trump picks VP as failed assassination investigated
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Former president unveils November running mate JD Vance
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Brazil: The influencer convicted of modern slavery
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Kat Torres is facing allegations from multiple women
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US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Why American trust in their top court is near an all-time low
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Iran: Will the new 'reformist' president change anything?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Why Masoud Pezeshkian鈥檚 critics say he is just a figurehead
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US election: Biden鈥檚 fight to stay in the race
Wed 10 Jul 2024
The president defies Democrats who want him to go
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French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right
Tue 9 Jul 2024
Macron faces uncertainty after surprise victory for the left alliance
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Lab-grown meat: Why countries are banning it
Mon 8 Jul 2024
Is cultivated meat a solution to the climate crisis or just a gimmick?
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UK election: Keir Starmer鈥檚 political earthquake
Fri 5 Jul 2024
The new Labour prime minister has a huge majority, but does he have public support?
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Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
