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World of Trouble

Hosted by The Independent · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 6 episodes

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Episodes
6
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
54m
Booking Probability™
35
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Listen Score
12
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Virality (30d)
45
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About this podcast

In an era of global conflict and turmoil, The Independent's World Affairs Editor, Sam Kiley, speaks to the people on the frontline of the discussions that are shaping our future. World of Trouble is the podcast that makes sense of an ever-changing planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Independent hosts World of Trouble, a news show with 6 episodes published.

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Ex-MI6 chief and Rusi boss discuss Russia, Trump, and the future of the West

Jun 3, 202647mEp. 7S1

This episode of World of Trouble was recorded in April 2025 and is being released again to mark the sad news that interviewee Sir Alex Younger has died. -------------- World affairs editor Sam Kiley sits down with former

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Husam Zomlot reveals Palestine's next strategy

May 7, 202655mEp. 6S1

Husam Zomlot grew up in a Gaza refugee camp. Today he is ambassador of the newly-recognized state of Palestine. On this episode of World of Trouble he tells Sam Kiley about his childhood, the path forward for the Palesti

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Zelensky warning: How Trump's Iran missile strikes risk draining Ukraine’s defences

Mar 5, 202645mEp. 5S1

In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Volodymyr Zelensky said his country may be left more vulnerable but that the lesson of Iran is that he needs weapons to force Putin to genuine peace Hosted on Acast. See ac

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David Miliband explains why the world has become a more dangerous place

Dec 31, 202551mEp. 4S1

Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband sits down with The Independent's Sam Kiley to discuss challenges to global peace. Originally published on December 31, 2025. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7uk

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Former British POW: I was tortured by Russia; this is how Ukraine can win

Dec 20, 202559mEp. 3S1

Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer who joined the Ukraine’s marines, was captured and tortured by Putin’s forces and is now back fighting the Kremlin. He tells his story to the World of Trouble Podcast with world affairs e

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Fiona Hill: Putin is manipulating Trump and doesn’t want peace

Nov 30, 20251h 2mEp. 2S1

Fiona Hill, a Russian expert and former White House adviser, who witnessed meetings between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, tells The Independent podcast World of Trouble’s Sam Kiley that the Russian president knows how

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Lord Richards: Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief

Oct 19, 202559mEp. 1S1

Ukraine cannot win its war with Russia and should negotiate peace terms with the Kremlin, according to Britain’s most senior army officer. Field Marshal Lord Richards said Kyiv will not be able to drive Vladimir Putin’s

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World of Trouble is hosted by The Independent. The show is categorised under news (government) and has published 6 episodes.

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World of Trouble has published 6 episodes.

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