The Global Story Podcast
The Global Story: Where the world meets America
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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What ‘looksmaxxing’ tells us about modern masculinity
Today
Inside the ‘looksmaxxing’ trend, which could be reshaping male beauty standards.
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The tightrope of reporting in Putin’s Russia
Yesterday
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to an intense crackdown on dissent.
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Gisèle Pelicot on confronting shame and finding hope
Tuesday
Gisèle Pelicot’s bravery during the rape trial of her husband and 50 men made her an icon
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Is social media having its Big Tobacco moment?
Monday
A landmark trial on social media addiction is putting tech giants in the dock.
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Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
Last Friday
The latest tranche of Epstein files shed new light on the scandal’s global implications
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With Jimmy Lai in jail, have Trump and the West abandoned Hong Kong?
Last Thursday
The media mogul’s case has caused global concern that Beijing is cracking down on dissent
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The ‘weight loss revolution’ changing the world
Last Wednesday
GLP-1s are changing the way you live, move, and eat — whether you take them or not.
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The origins of ICE
Tue 10 Feb 2026
How ICE went from a little-known US law enforcement agency to international controversy.
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Live in Washington DC
Mon 9 Feb 2026
We preview how the US may further reshuffle the world order, in front of a live audience.
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Could the Epstein scandal topple the British Prime Minister?
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Epstein revelations fuel UK political storm shaking Westminster
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Will Bad Bunny take on MAGA at the Super Bowl?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Why the NFL’s choice of the Puerto Rican star is proving controversial
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What could happen if the US strikes Iran?
Wed 4 Feb 2026
The US and Iran are in talks, but Trump has threatened strikes if a deal can’t be agreed.
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How China beat the US on green energy
Tue 3 Feb 2026
As Donald Trump champions oil and gas, China is racing ahead on renewable energy.
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Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
Mon 2 Feb 2026
The US has carried out strikes on ISIS targets, amid prison breaks and in-fighting
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How Palantir became indispensable
Fri 30 Jan 2026
The software firm has become the go-to-tool for governments worldwide
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How the Minnesota shooting set off a TikTok censorship debate
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Why some TikTok users think the app is censoring Trump-critical content
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What next for Venezuelans?
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Nicolás Maduro ruled for over a decade, but what's changed for Venezuelans now he's gone?
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The mystery of Putin and the apartment bombs
Tue 27 Jan 2026
How a series of attacks on Russian apartments helped propel Putin’s rise to power.
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Trump’s first year back: for better and for worse
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Two people in America whose lives changed drastically following Trump’s return to office.
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Will Trump’s Board of Peace actually stop wars?
Fri 23 Jan 2026
How Trump's Board of Peace is positioning itself as an alternative to the UN.
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Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Canada’s PM Mark Carney says “the old world order is not coming back”.
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Have the protests in Iran failed?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
How a brutal crackdown appears to have quelled the unrest.
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Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.
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How Charlie Kirk inspired a new Korean right-wing youth movement
Mon 19 Jan 2026
The ‘make Korea great again’ movement wants to free its jailed ex-president.
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The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?
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How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
Thu 15 Jan 2026
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa
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Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness
Wed 14 Jan 2026
Putin’s mission to restore Russia to its Soviet-era glory.
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American influence from Monroe to Donroe
Mon 12 Jan 2026
What does US history tell us about America’s changing role in the world right now?
