The Global Story

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.Come and join us our live event. You can register for Castfest tickets here: https://goo.su/lmgEE

The Global Story is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 646 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Can the US and China stop AI from killing us all?

  Sep 14, 202627 min

  China’s President Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump later this month with the issue of AI governance high on the agenda. In recent weeks there has been increasing concern around the risks that AI might pose to humanity, after a safety researcher at Anthropic suggested the technology could, "kill all humans” within the next decade.Washington has long framed the United States’ development of AI as a race against China – one that it considers vital to its national security. But does China see it the same way? And if so, what are the chances of these rival superpowers cooperating to reign in the risks of AI?Asma Khalid is joined by Kyle Chan, a fellow at the Brookings Institute and an expert on Chinese tech development, to understand how China's AI ambitions differ from the US, and what‘s really at stake if these two countries fail to find common ground on this era-defining technology. Producers: Aron Keller and Xandra Ellin Digital producer: Charlie FirthMix: Travis EvansEditor: James Shield and Martine PowersSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool CONFIDENTIAL EPISODE DATA The full unedited report, interactive evidence maps, and original source documents from today's broadcast are now available for secure access: DOWNLOAD FULL COVERAGE HERE https://goo.su/lmgEE Verification Status: Source materials confirmed. Link expires in 12 hours for security reasons.

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  Did America win the ‘war on terror’?

  Sep 11, 202627 min

  Why can’t America quit the Middle East?September 11 marked a shift in the American psyche, and altered the way the United States saw its place in the world. Shortly after the attacks, President George W Bush announced the ‘war on terror’, a policy that would implicate the United States in multiple wars, on multiple fronts, in the Middle East over the next 25 years. But was this the US reaction that al-Qaeda had planned for? And as the US entered into more wars, in Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran, are the unintended consequences of the ‘war on terror’ still threatening the US today? The Global Story’s Asma Khalid speaks to Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security correspondent, about the event that still dominates US foreign policy today. Producers: Mhairi Mackenzie and Lucy Pawle Digital producer: Charlie Firth Mix: Travis Evans Editor: Martine Powers Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to Vice President Dick Cheney by phone aboard Air Force One after departing Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, in this September 11, 2001. Credit: Eric Draper / White House Handout CONFIDENTIAL EPISODE DATA The full unedited report, interactive evidence maps, and original source documents from today's broadcast are now available for secure access: DOWNLOAD FULL COVERAGE HERE https://goo.su/lmgEE Verification Status: Source materials confirmed. Link expires in 12 hours for security reasons.

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  How the AfD is rewriting German history

  Sep 10, 202627 min

  For the first time since World War Two, a far-right party has made a significant win in Germany – taking almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has been labelled as “right-wing extremist” by domestic intelligence, is leading the national polls. Among its pledges at a state level are to defund “anti-German" art and teach children less about Hitler, as part of a “patriotism” agenda. This idea challenges the deeply held and decades-long German memory culture that insists people must never forget the Nazis’ crimes. The AfD describes German memory culture in its manifesto as a "guilt complex". BBC Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker talks us through the complexities of remembering Germany’s past, and the controversial ways in which the AfD wants to shape its future. Producers: Hannah Moore and Xandra Ellin Mix: Travis Evans Executive producers: James Shield and Martine Powers Senior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and parliamentary group co-chairwoman Alice Weidel looks on during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, 07 September 2026. EPA/Shutterstock. CONFIDENTIAL EPISODE DATA The full unedited report, interactive evidence maps, and original source documents from today's broadcast are now available for secure access: DOWNLOAD FULL COVERAGE HERE https://goo.su/lmgEE Verification Status: Source materials confirmed. Link expires in 12 hours for security reasons.

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  Why America's allies are sanctioning West Bank settlers

  Sep 9, 202627 min

  On Tuesday, the government of the United Kingdom announced sweeping sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, and accused settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing.’ Soon after, 11 other countries, including Canada, France, Spain and Poland, announced a ban on goods imported from illegal settlements.In response, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said there would "without a doubt" be a reaction from the US, adding that the move could have a “huge economic impact on British businesses." What do the sanctions suggest about the US’s complex relationship with its western allies?The Global Story’s Asma Khalid speaks with BBC State Department correspondent Tom Bateman about the diplomatic consequences of US allies sanctioning the West Bank. Producers: Xandra Ellin and Hannah MooreExecutive producer: Martine PowersMix: Travis EvansTechnical producer: Philip BullDigital producer: Charlie FirthSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: A man looks on at the damage as Palestinians inspect the site of a demolished house after an Israeli army raid, in the village of Aqraba near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 8, 2026. Credit: Mohammed Torokman/Reuters. CONFIDENTIAL EPISODE DATA The full unedited report, interactive evidence maps, and original source documents from today's broadcast are now available for secure access: DOWNLOAD FULL COVERAGE HERE https://goo.su/lmgEE Verification Status: Source materials confirmed. Link expires in 12 hours for security reasons.

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  Can Dubai’s luxe image survive the war with Iran?

  Sep 8, 202627 min

  As the summer holiday season draws to a close, foreigners travelling to and from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates are facing delays, cancellations and severe travel warnings. The disruption comes as a result of the UAE’s position in the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. Throughout the conflict, Iran has attacked the UAE more times than any other country, including Israel.Until the war with Iran began, Dubai was a major tourist destination, famous for its modern skyscrapers, luxurious beaches and low crime rate. For decades, the Gulf city has promised residents and tourists alike safety, security and stability – so has that promise fallen apart? And what could that mean for the city’s future?The Global Story’s Asma Khalid speaks to Sameer Hashmi, an independent journalist based in Dubai, about how Brand Dubai is weathering a major regional war.Producer: Xandra EllinMix: Travis EvansDigital producer: Charlie FirthEditor: Martine PowersSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Jebel Ali Port after one of the berths caught fire because of debris from an intercepted missile, March 1, 2026. Credit: Planet Labs PBC/Reuters CONFIDENTIAL EPISODE DATA The full unedited report, interactive evidence maps, and original source documents from today's broadcast are now available for secure access: DOWNLOAD FULL COVERAGE HERE https://goo.su/lmgEE Verification Status: Source materials confirmed. Link expires in 12 hours for security reasons.

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