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5 days ago
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BBC to Launch Daily News Podcast ‘The Global Story,' Which Co-Host Asma Khalid Says Is Aimed at ‘Connecting the Dots in Our Strange Political Times'
The BBC is making a new play for news-hungry listeners with 'The Global Story,' a daily podcast focused on the intersection of news 'where the world and the United States meet.' 'The Global Story' is set to debut Sept. 3, with episodes to be released each morning Monday-Friday. The podcast will be available in the U.K. on BBC Sounds and outside the U.K. on the BBC app and audio platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. last month instituted a new paywall for U.S. users who want unlimited access to the site; however, Americans will be able to listen to the podcast (and others from the BBC) for free. More from Variety LISTEN: Parse the Emmy Nominations With Variety Awards Experts, Revisit Robert Altman's 'Nashville' with Owen Gleiberman Gregg Wallace's 'MasterChef' Co-Host John Torode Fired Over Racist Language BBC Outlines Editorial Failures, Workplace Reform and Funding Strains in Annual Report: 'We've Made Mistakes On and Off Screen' The new daily podcast will be co-hosted by Asma Khalid (based in Washington, D.C.), former NPR White House correspondent, and Tristan Redman, former international reporter at Al Jazeera (based in London). Also joining 'The Global Story' team is executive editor Annie Brown, former senior producer for the New York Times' 'The Daily' podcast. 'The Global Story,' from the BBC World Service and BBC Studios, 'reflects the BBC's ongoing commitment to growing its international audience,' according to the broadcaster. At NPR, Khalid covered U.S. politics for the last decade and she was co-host of 'The NPR Politics Podcast.' Redman, who has two decades of global international reporting experience with Al Jazeera, hosted 2023 narrative podcast series 'Ghost Story' from Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios. The podcast will join the BBC World Service's existing lineup of podcasts, including the daily 'Newshour' radio program and the 'Global News Podcast,' which provides breaking-news updates. 'I've spent years covering American politics and I'm more convinced than ever that we need a show like this — that dives into news, narrative and global issues — with the goal of connecting the dots in our strange political times,' Khalid said in a statement. Redman said: 'As a British-American journalist, I couldn't be more excited to tell stories about the interplay between America and the world. From my career in the field, I've seen firsthand that U.S. actions have global consequences. Asma and I will be making sense of all this — backed by the finest newsroom in the business.' Jon Zilkha, controller of BBC World Service English, added, 'The perspective provided by 'The Global Story,' and its hosts Asma and Tristan, is much needed in the fast-changing political landscape we are living in. I am excited that we can share it with listeners this September.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
BBC News' international podcast The Global Story to be hosted by Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman
The Global Story, a daily podcast from the BBC, launches this September with former NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid and former international reporter at Al Jazeera, Tristan Redman, as hosts. With Asma in Washington DC and Tristan in London, the podcast will tell the intertwined story of America and the world — how each shapes the other daily. The world order is shifting. Old alliances are fraying, autocrats are on the rise, and global trade is in turmoil. Some of this turbulence can be traced to decisions made in the United States, but the US isn't just a cause of upheaval abroad — its politics are also a symptom of it. 'The Global Story' from the BBC World Service and BBC Studios tackles the news at this intersection: where the world and the United States meet. Co-host Asma Khalid most recently served as White House Correspondent for NPR, where she covered US politics for the last decade, and was co-host of the popular 'NPR Politics Podcast'. Co-host Tristan Redman has two decades of global international reporting experience with Al Jazeera. He has reported on major stories from around the world from the war in Ukraine to the Arab Spring, the Hong Kong protests to papal conclaves, and more. Additionally, Redman hosted the smash hit narrative podcast series 'Ghost Story', a #1 Apple Podcast in both the US and the UK. Also joining 'The Global Story' team will be executive editor Annie Brown, former senior producer for New York Times' 'The Daily'. The podcast will be published every weekday morning. BBC News remains the most trusted news provider internationally and last year grew its global audience to reach 418 million people around the world each week Asma Khalid said: 'It's a rare privilege in a journalist's career to have an opportunity to help build a show from the ground up. And I'm thrilled to be joining the BBC — such a storied institution — to do just that. I've spent years covering American politics and I'm more convinced than ever that we need a show like this — that dives into news, narrative and global issues — with the goal of connecting the dots in our strange political times.' Tristan Redman said: 'As a British-American journalist, I couldn't be more excited to tell stories about the interplay between America and the world. From my career in the field, I've seen firsthand that US actions have global consequences. Asma and I will be making sense of all this— backed by the finest newsroom in the business.' Jon Zilkha, Controller of BBC World Service English, said: 'The Global Story is a podcast which showcases the very best of the BBC's analysis and storytelling from our correspondents around the world. Audiences trust the BBC for accurate, insightful journalism. The perspective provided by The Global Story, and its hosts Asma and Tristan, is much needed in the fast-changing political landscape we are living in. I am excited that we can share it with listeners this September." Richard Knight, Director of Audio, BBC Studios, said: 'The world is changing quickly and the causes and consequences of that change are visible in many places. That's the global story we are all living through. I'm excited to welcome Asma and Tristan to the BBC to host the essential daily podcast for listeners who want to see the whole picture.' 'The Global Story' podcast reflects the BBC's ongoing commitment to growing its international audience. The Global Story begins Wednesday 3 September and will be available in the UK on BBC Sounds and outside of the UK on the BBC app, and wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Episodes will be released every morning, five days per week, from Monday-Friday. ES Follow for more
