Global News Podcast
Episodes
The Happy Pod: India Tunnel Rescue Success
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, how hope and perseverance prevailed in the rescue of 41 workers trapped in a tu...
COP 28 special: Your climate questions answered
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our climate editor Justin Rowlatt and The Climate Question presenter Graihagh Jackson address issues including whether the oil-producing UAE is the ri...
Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've teamed up with The Conflict podcast to answer your questions. These include Russia's role, the reaction from Israel, and what we can all do to b...
Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These include why Hamas attacked Israel, the fate of the hostages, Israel's response so far, and whether both sides can overcome the trauma of their p...
Gaza Special: Your Questions Answered
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The build up to the Hamas attack, why now and what happens next? Is there any hope for peace between Israel and the Palestinians?
Special Edition - Artificial Intelligence - who cares?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is AI? What can it do and what are its current limitations? A tool for good - or should we be worried? Will we lose our jobs? Are we ready to be ...
Special episode: Abortion rights around the world
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In June, the US Supreme Court overruled Roe v Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion in America. In a special episode, we investigate the...
Young voices special
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the nuclear threat real? What does Putin want? Who is winning the war in Ukraine? We took questions on the invasion from young people around the wo...
Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A month since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are collaborating with Ukrainecast again. We answer more of your questions.Jackie Leonard, presenter...
Russia-Ukraine: On the brink of war?
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our experts in Moscow, Kyiv and London answer your questions about the crisis.
Omicron versus the world: Your questions answered
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the Omicron variant spreads around the world and cases surge, BBC correspondents tell us how Covid-19 is impacting our lives, our businesses and ou...
Afghanistan Special: Your Questions Answered
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BBC correspondents answer your questions about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. We ask how did the Taliban overthrow the Afghan government so q...
Global News Brexitcast
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We team up with the award-winning Brexitcast team to bring you a special update on what Britain leaving the EU means for you. You’ve sent us questio...