The Global Story

The Global Story

BBC World Service

601 - The US and the World at 250

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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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.

Episodes

601-

The US and the World at 250

Fri, 26 Jun 2026
600-

Why is the US ending AIDS funding for South Africa?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026
599-

Is the US falling out of love with Israel?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026
598-

The kid-fluencers selling younger looking skin

Wed, 24 Jun 2026
597-

Britain’s decade of political chaos

Tue, 23 Jun 2026