The Global Story

Publisher:
BBC

The Global Story

5.0/5

Critic Rating

The world order is shifting by the day — old alliances are fraying, autocrats are on the rise, and global trade is in turmoil. A lot of this turbulence can be traced back to decisions made in the US, but America isn’t just a cause of upheaval abroad—it’s also a symptom of the same forces disrupting things across the world. That’s where The Global Story comes in. From September 2025, this daily podcast from the BBC tackles the news at this exact intersection: where the world meets America. With one host in DC, one host in London, and the backin...


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Stephen O. • Podcast Delivery Dec 4, 2023

"...doesn’t shy away from things...It’s all pretty simple – if you want to better understand our messy, complicated, intertwined world, you should listen to The Global Story. It explains global issues in a compelling way and helps you understand how decisions made on a global scale can affect us all. …"

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