Best Worldwide correspondents Podcasts (2025)

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Degrees of freedom? Harvard’s shakedown dilemma 24:44

2h ago24:44

24:44

Donald Trump’s mission to bend higher education to his will maintains its sharpest focus on Harvard. Will the venerable university settle—and should it? Our correspondents meet with France’s top general, who believes Russia will threaten Europe sooner than many people think. And a look at how satire changes when politics is beyond parody and its pr…

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8-3-25 -- Autocamper, Aunt Katrina, Bleary Eyed, and Jawdropped 1:08:48

10h ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Will and David discuss the latest releases by Autocamper, Aunt Katrina, Bleary Eyed, and Jawdropped, plus bonus songs and more.By Will and David

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'Disgusting' attack on Kyiv deadliest of 2025 & Russia’s nuclear submarine base 'damaged by tsunami’ 54:54

3d ago54:54

54:54

Day 1,255. Today, as the death toll from this week’s massive strike on Kyiv edges upwards, we look at the pressure now being applied to President Zelensky’s chief advisor over the anti-corruption bill that proved so controversial. Plus, we have our regular segment on resistance activities in the occupied territories, and hear from Adélie on the gro…

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State swing: recognising Palestine 29:26

3d ago29:26

29:26

The aims of France, Britain and Canada in recognising a Palestinian state are laudable—but now is not the time to deploy what little leverage they have. AI optimists reckon the era of superintelligence will bring about explosive growth; we ask what that world would look like. And remembering Tom Lehrer, whose rare gift for satirical song skewered a…

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Ukrainian MPs brawl after Zelensky reverses anti-corruption law & Russia deploys rocket-powered drones 52:56

4d ago52:56

52:56

Day 1,254. Today, after protestors once again gathered across Ukraine, we look at today’s parliamentary vote to reinstate the independence of anti-corruption agencies. Plus, as Donald Trump’s latest deadline for a ceasefire approaches, we ask if his patience is actually running out as he warns Dmitry Medvedev is “entering dangerous territory” by cr…

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Luxe run out? LVMH 23:13

4d ago23:13

23:13

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, to use its proper name, is led by Bernard Arnault, who is credited with creating today’s luxury industry. Can he turn the firm around after its missteps? Why do fluffy K-dramas tempt North Koreans to brave the firing squad? It is not the political messages. And our Big Mac index shows trade-tantrum effects on th…

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Elon Musk ‘ordered Starlink shutdown’ during Ukraine counterattack & special forces raid island in Black Sea 59:36

5d ago59:36

59:36

Day 1,253. Today, after a quieter night in the skies, we turn our focus to renewed tank movements on the ground and covert operations at sea – before sitting down with the director of the Oscar-winning ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ to discuss his new film, ‘2000 Metres to Andriivka’. Plus we share how Elon Musk reportedly stopped Starlink operations during…

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Heavy meddle: Trump and Brazil 20:11

5d ago20:11

20:11

President Donald Trump’s animus towards his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is best seen as solidarity with Jair Bolsonaro, another ousted president who clung to power. India has surpassed China as Asia’s biggest private-jet buyer, but not only because of rising numbers of super-rich. And Hong Kong’s quirky fusion cafes bloom abroad…

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Russian fuel train 'erupts in fireball' at strategic railway hub & Trump abruptly shortens Putin's ceasefire deadline 52:44

6d ago52:44

52:44

Day 1,252. Today, after another 24 hours of heavy civilian losses in Ukraine, and significant strikes on Russian railway infrastructure, we assess Trump’s claim that he is shortening the 50-day deadline for a ceasefire. Then, we hear the latest on German military reforms and return to the Black Sea for a second dispatch with the Ukrainian navy. Con…

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Pause for little effect: a trickle of aid in Gaza 22:46

6d ago22:46

22:46

Localised “tactical pauses” in Gaza relieve international pressure on Israel more than they relieve the pressure of starvation on Gazans. We ask how the aid effort looks on the ground. Japan’s law on couples sharing surnames is coming under fire; repealing it might actually help with the birthrate. And how Bad Bunny brought Spanish to the top of th…

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Tank assault 'repelled' in Donetsk by Ukrainian brigade & saboteurs use 'Molotov cocktail' to torch Russian fighter jet 58:12

7d ago58:12

58:12

Day 1,251. Today, as Russia continues its mechanised push in the Donetsk region, we continue reporting on the corruption bill that has shaken Ukraine, as some MPs fear ‘revenge’ if they were to reinstate anti-corruption agencies. Meanwhile, Russia cancels its annual Navy Day parade for security reasons, Russian tourists continue flocking to Europe …

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EU gotta know when to hold ‘em: America’s latest trade deal 20:38

7d ago20:38

20:38

The European Union will swallow 15% tariffs in exchange for promises to buy American. We examine the accord and ask what will stick. The English region of the Midlands is unjustly overlooked, our correspondent says; how can it get its due? And Fauja Singh ran his first marathon aged 88—or thereabouts. Our obituaries editor reflects on his relations…

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7-27-25 -- Alex G, Golomb, and caroline 1:20:19

7d ago1:20:19

1:20:19

Will and Jon discuss new albums by Alex G, Golomb, and caroline, plus live reports, near live reports, Ozzy, etc.By Will and Jon

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Revealed: The untold story of Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine & fully Chinese-made drone found for first time 55:22

10d ago55:22

55:22

Day 1,248. Today, we reveal new Patriot air-defence systems have already arrived in Ukraine, and provide the full, extraordinary story of the events leading up to President Trump’s u-turn which made that possible. Then we speak to a former US fighter pilot about the significance of such weapons deliveries in the air war, and about the mood in the U…

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Xiaomi the way: a Chinese tech giant gets bigger 23:03

10d ago23:03

23:03

The smartphone giant is now making strong inroads in the electric-vehicle market. But can its boss’s belovedness at home translate to success abroad? Britain and Argentina are putting past differences behind them as the South Atlantic becomes a strategic hotspot. And how women’s sports, already sharply on the rise, can get bigger still. Get a world…

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Backlash grows as Zelensky 'retreats' after mass protests over bill & Trump approves $322 million package including HAWK and Bradleys 51:50

11d ago51:50

51:50

Day 1,247. Today, as Zelensky seeks to make concessions to those protesting a bill many argue threatens the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies, we assess the significance of Trump’s new $332 million military package, then resume our two-part dispatch from Moldova, sometimes described as a frontline in Cold War II. Contributors: Franci…

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Anti-anti-corruption? A bill in Ukraine sparks protests 23:49

11d ago23:49

23:49

A new bill threatening the independence of anti-corruption agencies has brought Ukrainians onto the streets and rattled international observers. London’s electric bikes are making it ever more a cycling city—and plugging longstanding transport gaps. And a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who did perhaps more than anyone to found the genre of heavy metal. …

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Anti-government protests break out in Kyiv & our clash with Russian sympathisers on the frontline of Cold War II 54:06

12d ago54:06

54:06

Day 1,246. Today, after a historic vote in the Ukrainian parliament which sparked the country’s biggest protest in wartime, we assess the damage to President Zelensky’s credibility following his decision to approve a bill some argue has gifted Putin a propaganda victory. Then we take you to Moldova – a nation on Europe’s edge, with the first of a t…

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The smaller C: progress in beating cancer 21:56

12d ago21:56

21:56

Overall, more people are dying from cancer. But a closer look at the numbers reveals just how much success modern medicine has had at making the disease less deadly. The spiraling fortunes of Kraft Heinz since its formation from a merger is a sign of a wider malaise in the food industry. And Germany’s football-playing parliamentarians cannot keep p…

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Exclusive: Russian elite living in fear as Putin purges take bloody toll & inside the ‘dark destroyer’ drone factory manned by teenagers 48:50

13d ago48:50

48:50

Day 1,245. Today, we hear the mood from Kremlin insiders following a series of high profile purges by Putin, discuss a new drone factory showcased in Russian propaganda, and consider drama in the Ukrainian parliament which risks impacting the international perception of the government. Plus, we hear the latest on the mood in the British House of Co…

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Hawks v talks: barriers to peace in Gaza 24:44

13d ago24:44

24:44

Even as Western countries band together to condemn Israel’s actions, aid remains at a trickle and the war is expanding into a central-Gazan city. We ask how the horrors might end. As with many technologies before it, many worry artificial intelligence will ultimately dumb down its human users; will it? And why so many American men are injecting tes…

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Degrees of freedom? Harvard’s shakedown dilemma 24:44

1
8-3-25 -- Autocamper, Aunt Katrina, Bleary Eyed, and Jawdropped 1:08:48

1
'Disgusting' attack on Kyiv deadliest of 2025 & Russia’s nuclear submarine base 'damaged by tsunami’ 54:54

1
State swing: recognising Palestine 29:26

1
Ukrainian MPs brawl after Zelensky reverses anti-corruption law & Russia deploys rocket-powered drones 52:56

1
Luxe run out? LVMH 23:13

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Elon Musk ‘ordered Starlink shutdown’ during Ukraine counterattack & special forces raid island in Black Sea 59:36

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Heavy meddle: Trump and Brazil 20:11

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Russian fuel train 'erupts in fireball' at strategic railway hub & Trump abruptly shortens Putin's ceasefire deadline 52:44

1
Pause for little effect: a trickle of aid in Gaza 22:46

1
Tank assault 'repelled' in Donetsk by Ukrainian brigade & saboteurs use 'Molotov cocktail' to torch Russian fighter jet 58:12

1
EU gotta know when to hold ‘em: America’s latest trade deal 20:38

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7-27-25 -- Alex G, Golomb, and caroline 1:20:19

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Revealed: The untold story of Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine & fully Chinese-made drone found for first time 55:22

1
Xiaomi the way: a Chinese tech giant gets bigger 23:03

1
Backlash grows as Zelensky 'retreats' after mass protests over bill & Trump approves $322 million package including HAWK and Bradleys 51:50

1
Anti-anti-corruption? A bill in Ukraine sparks protests 23:49

1
Anti-government protests break out in Kyiv & our clash with Russian sympathisers on the frontline of Cold War II 54:06

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The smaller C: progress in beating cancer 21:56

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Exclusive: Russian elite living in fear as Putin purges take bloody toll & inside the ‘dark destroyer’ drone factory manned by teenagers 48:50

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Hawks v talks: barriers to peace in Gaza 24:44

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