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 麻豆社鈥檚 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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Nuclear power: Inside Europe's radioactive tomb
Wed 19 Jun 2024
As reactors and waste grow, Finland鈥檚 fix is a lone example
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Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children鈥檚 phones
Tue 18 Jun 2024
How parents and teachers are protecting kids from online threats
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North Korea: Why Putin and Xi are courting Kim
Mon 17 Jun 2024
The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing
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Menopause: Are attitudes changing?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Once a taboo subject, women are now being encouraged to talk about their experiences
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Hezbollah: Tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Rhetoric is ramping up, as the IDF exchange fire with the Shia militia group
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Hunter Biden guilty: What could it mean for the president?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
President Biden's son, Hunter, found guilty of lying about his drug use when buying a gun
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France's snap election: Will President Macron's gamble pay off?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The French president dropped a bombshell after his party was beaten in EU elections
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Brazil floods: A month underwater after climate "catastrophe"
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Record rains have displaced almost 600,000 people. Some will never get to go home
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US immigration: Could Biden's border policy decide the election?
Fri 7 Jun 2024
The president has announced executive action to reduce the numbers crossing the border
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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
麻豆社 investigation into 10,000 messages from UK drug bosses
