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 91福利社鈥檚 international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.
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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
91福利社 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 91福利社 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?
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Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leave
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US homelessness: Is sleeping in public a crime?
Thu 25 Apr 2024
The Supreme Court could allow cities to effectively ban being homeless
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Ebola virus: Are mass outbreaks history?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Progress in the fight against a terrifying and deadly disease
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Pope Francis: How 'woke' is he?
Tue 23 Apr 2024
A new Vatican document is challenging the Catholic leader鈥檚 progressive image
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Israel-Iran: A sigh of relief in the Middle East?
Mon 22 Apr 2024
This round of the regions most dangerous rivalry appears to be over, for now
