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The Global Story

BBC World Service

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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26:15

Investigating the J-pop sexual abuse scandal

The Global Story ·

2024/04/04

For decades the Japanese entertainment industry ignored allegations that Johnny Kitagawa – a powerful music mogul who died in 2019 – had sexually abused young men and boys who he’d promised to turn into stars. Last year, the BBC aired a documentary by journalist Mobeen Azhar which shed new light on the accusations, and led to a reckoning across Japanese pop music. Azhar has been following up on the scandal and its aftermath in a new documentary. He joins Katya Adler and BBC presenter Mariko Oi, who

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27:19

Inside Iran’s secret rave scene

The Global Story ·

2024/04/03

Mixed-sex raves are illegal in Iran. Partygoers risk fines, prison or lashes from the morality police. But that doesn’t stop invite-only, clandestine clubs from thriving. Now more and more Iranian female DJs are joining the illegal dance floors of Iran and some are even touring the world. The BBC’s Faranak Amidi tells Katya about a new generation of culture warriors.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us

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26:33

Is China's biggest threat its own ageing population?

The Global Story ·

2024/04/02

China has the largest elderly population in the world. Pension and health care systems are struggling to cope at a time when women are having fewer babies. Can the country afford to grow old as its economy slows?Katya speaks with the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker about how Beijing plans to tackle this ticking demographic time bomb.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. We want your ideas,

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26:30

Will AI take your job...or help you keep it?

The Global Story ·

2024/04/01

Almost as soon as the company Open AI released ChatGPT4, people started to ask...will it take my job? On this episode, we’re concentrating on more hopeful questions.Aleks Krotoski is a social psychologist and presents the BBC Radio 4 series The Artificial Human and Daniel Susskind is an economist at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University. They help us think about was we might futureproof our careers in this new world and the opportunities AI might open up for us.The Global Story brings

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24:24

Evan Gershkovich: A year since my friend was jailed...

The Global Story ·

2024/03/29

The Wall Street Journal reporter, who is the first US journalist charged with spying in Russia since the Cold War, has now been imprisoned for a year. His detention has been repeatedly extended and he is yet to face trial. His family, colleagues and the US government vehemently deny the accusations.We talk with two BBC journalists who know Evan - Will Vernon and James Beardsworth. We hear what he’s like as a friend and journalist, and what his detention means for reporting on Russia.The Global Story

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26:29

Hidden reality of frontline combat through the eyes...

The Global Story ·

2024/03/28

In a new BBC documentary, a single Ukrainian infantry company find themselves in a life or death battle to defend the eastern front against intense Russian attacks.Jamie Roberts tells us how he managed to get such rare access and what the fate of these men tells us about the reality of the frontlines in Ukraine.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us

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26:21

Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud

The Global Story ·

2024/03/27

Sam Bankman-Fried was the golden boy of cryptocurrency. He was dubbed the king and saviour of the industry. But this week he will be sentenced to possibly decades in prison for fraud and money laundering, and his firm, FTX, went bankrupt. Joe Tidy, the BBC's cyber correspondent tells us about SBF - the man he interviewed before his trial. And Erin Delmore, our North America business correspondent explains what his downfall means for the future of crypto.The Global Story brings you trusted insights

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26:30

Curse of the world's fastest growing economy

The Global Story ·

2024/03/26

When Guyana discovered huge offshore oil reserves in 2015, it transformed the prospects of a country which had a been an economic and political backwater. But, as one of the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, will drilling for oil be a windfall or a curse in the long run?Stephen Sackur has just returned from Guyana for the BBC's HardTalk programme where he spoke to the people making the decisions about Guyana's future, and the people who will have to live with the

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26:45

Two stories: Insight on Islamic State Group + Miami...

The Global Story ·

2024/03/25

On this episode, we’re covering two very different stories. After the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack on a concert hall in Moscow, we’re revisiting a previous episode asking how much of a threat the group still pose. Mina al-Lami from BBC Monitoring tells us that the groups fortunes fell in 2023, with them claiming far fewer attacks. And Josh Baker from The Shamima Begum Story podcast joins us to explain why they still pose a credible threat.Previous episode: Islamic State

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23:33

Is Europe’s migration plan ‘bankrolling dictators’ in...

The Global Story ·

2024/03/22

Politicians across Europe have long been grappling with the issue of irregular migration, and their attempts to stem the influx of people across the Mediterranean – often by force – have yielded mixed results. But an $8.1 billion agreement signed last week between the EU and Egypt has attracted attention as the most prominent example so far of an alternative approach - investing more heavily in Africa - to address the reasons people leave in the first place.The agreement has not come without

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24:22

America’s love-hate relationship with Tik Tok

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2024/03/21

US intelligence says China may use Tik Tok to interfere in the presidential election. Now Washington is debating a bill that would force the app’s Chinese owners to sell up, even as politicians like Joe Biden use Tik Tok as a campaign tool. So, how might Beijing use social media to undermine American democracy? And would selling or even banning Tik Tok do anything to stop it? Lyse Doucet speaks to BBC North America correspondent John Sudworth and Wired senior political writer Makena Kelly. The

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26:58

Rare access inside Sudan's forgotten war

The Global Story ·

2024/03/20

Since conflict broke out in April 2023, it has been almost impossible for international media to report from Sudan. In that time, stories of horrific violence and sexual violence have been told by hundreds of thousands of people who have fled the country.Feras Kilani, the BBC Arabic special correspondent, has just returned from Sudan, where he got a rare insight into life in the country. Mercy Juma, the BBC Africa correspondent also tells Lyse Doucet about the survivors of ethnic violence and sexual

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25:59

Kate Middleton: A palace PR crisis

The Global Story ·

2024/03/19

The Princess of Wales is at the centre of a media storm. Statements from Kensington Palace and the release of an edited family photo have only spurred further rumour and speculation about her health and her absence from public life. In this episode we ask how the royal family’s publicity team handles major stories like this one, how the British monarchy is adapting to the 21st Century media landscape, and why people are so interested in the royals’ private lives. Our presenter Adam Fleming is joined

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22:29

Life inside Korea's Demilitarised Zone

The Global Story ·

2024/03/18

The Demilitarised Zone - the strip of no-man’s land separating North and South Korea – is the unlikely home to a tiny community of South Koreans. But, 70 years since it was established as a symbol of peace following the Korean war, the village of Taesung is now seeing its population decline rapidly.Over the past year tensions have flared between the two countries in the peninsula, and in January North Korean leader Kim Jong Un officially abandoned the longstanding policy of reunification with the

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27:46

Russian elections through the eyes of the...

The Global Story ·

2024/03/15

More than 100 million Russians are expected to vote for the next president over the coming days. Officially, there are four candidates on the ballot, but if you were watching Russian TV, you're likely only going to hear one name...Vladimir Putin. We're taking a moment to tune in to the election coverage inside Russia and ask what you might believe if you were following the election through a screen in Moscow, Omsk or Rostov-on-Don.Mark Lowen speaks to Francis Scarr who keeps a close eye on Russian

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26:25

What keeps China’s president up at night?

The Global Story ·

2024/03/14

The signs Xi Jinping’s woes are growing: a deputy diminished. Missing ministers. Stricter security laws. And we haven’t even mentioned the economy. Is President Biden right to suggest China is not rising, but in relative decline? Adam Fleming talks to Celia Hatton, the BBC’s Asia Pacific Editor, and Rana Mitter, host of several BBC documentaries about China and a professor of US-China relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. The Global Story brings trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We

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24:29

Haiti: The country governed by gangs

The Global Story ·

2024/03/13

Powerful gangs are elbowing their way into the race for power after Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry was forced to resign. Hundreds of gun-wielding groups are terrorising the capital’s streets and have plunged the long-suffering nation into anarchy. Aid agencies warn of a looming famine and more than 15,000 Haitians have been left homeless by the attacks. Our Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet speaks to the BBC's Vanessa Buschschlüter, and a journalist living in Haiti, Harold Isaac

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24:30

Panama Canal: It's running dry and it's going to cost us

The Global Story ·

2024/03/12

The most famous waterway in the Americas is running dry. The water level in the Panama Canal is falling critically low, which means the number of ships that can pass through has been reduced. This is having a major impact on the international shipping industry with delays to deliveries and increased costs. James Reynolds speaks with the BBC's North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury who has been to Panama to find out more.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists

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23:49

Will politics steal the show at the Eurovision Song...

The Global Story ·

2024/03/11

As war continues in Gaza, a cultural row is flaring on the other side of the world over Israel’s involvement in the 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The country’s act was initially blocked from entering the world's largest music competition as its proposed lyrics were deemed too political, but they have since been cleared to compete. This has outraged many on social media, with some fans calling for other countries to boycott the event.Eurovision's organisers, the European Broadcasting

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24:13

How to win an Oscar

The Global Story ·

2024/03/08

Hollywood’s big night is upon us, and the studios have spent millions of dollars to make sure their favourite contenders win. Are the Academy Awards really about honouring cinematic achievement? Or does it all come down to campaigns and connections? Presenter James Reynolds speaks to film journalist Tom Brook, who has covered every Oscars since 1982, and Leila Latif, a journalist who has worked on Oscar campaigns. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want

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