The Global Story

The Global Story

BBC World Service

571 - The American mayor accused of working for China

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.

571 - The American mayor accused of working for China
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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.

Episodes

571-

The American mayor accused of working for China

Mon, 18 May 2026
570-

Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?

Fri, 15 May 2026
569-

Eurovision: A song contest in turmoil

Thu, 14 May 2026
568-

President Xi’s purges

Wed, 13 May 2026
567-

Russell Brand, born again

Tue, 12 May 2026