Government

The Interview

1

The Interview

BBC World Service
Disclosure

2

Disclosure

Bloomberg
Big Take DC

3

Big Take DC

Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts
Macroaggressions

4

Macroaggressions

Charlie Robinson
NatSec Matters

5

NatSec Matters

Beacon Global Strategies LLC
World Bank | The Development Podcast

6

World Bank | The Development Podcast

World Bank
Irregular Warfare Podcast

7

Irregular Warfare Podcast

Irregular Warfare Initiative

3 DAYS AGO

1

Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk: The two sides of war

“We need to get back to something where freedom of navigation and peaceful navigation is restored, and that will depend on some kind of deal between the two sides in that war.” Jonathan Josephs speaks to Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk the world’s second largest shipping company. The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has led to the closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz. It’s one of the world’s most important shipping routes which before this war, carried about a fifth of global oil supplies. Cargo ships there are being targeted, and seafarers have been killed. The disruption is halting the transport of vital cargo containers and pushing up energy prices. Countries in the Gulf region like Saudi Arabia, rely heavily on energy exports, and, Asia, where much of it is sold, will be hit hard. Food and fertiliser supplies are also being affected. It's not just the Strait of Hormuz that's being disrupted. Security threats mean shipping is also avoiding the Red Sea route through the Suez Canal, which because of the sheer volume of cargo traffic, is arguably more important to global trade. Vincent Clerc says the cost of war will have to be passed on, leading to higher prices for consumers around the world. Thank you to Jonathan Josephs for his help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Jamie Dimon Chief Executiveof JP Morgan Chase and many others. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Jonathan Josephs Producer: Clare Williamson Editor: Damon Rose Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Vincent Clerc Credit: BBC)

3 days ago

•

23 min
27 FEB

2

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine: We will not lose this war

“We stand and fight for survival. We are an independent state. We will definitely not lose this war” Jeremy Bowen, the BBC’s International Editor, speaks to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview marking the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war. Official figures put the number of Ukrainian soldiers killed at 55,000 since the full-scale Russian invasion began, but that is believed to be an underestimate, with many more missing. The number of Russian soldiers killed is believed to be much higher. The civilian death toll in Ukraine stands at more then 14,000. Repeated attempts at a peace deal have failed. In the face of ongoing Russian aggression, President Zelensky remains defiant. Russia has started the Third World War, he says, and must not be allowed to win. Thank you to Imogen Anderson and Jeremy Bowen for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Colombian President Gustavo Petro. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Jeremy Bowen Producers: Imogen Anderson and Lucy Sheppard Editors: Justine Lang and Damon Rose Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Volodymyr Zelensky Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

27 Feb

•

23 min
23 HR AGO

3

Tracey Emin, artist: I’ve been given a second chance

“When you've been really nihilistic in your life when you're younger, and then you feel you've been given a second chance.” Emma Barnett speaks to artist Dame Tracey Emin about her life and career. Emin rose to fame in the 1990s as a disruptor of the art world, with her works, such as the sculpture ‘My Bed’, gaining widespread media attention. Having been at the forefront of the modern art scene for over three decades, a solo exhibition has now opened at the Tate Modern in London showcasing 40 years of her work. She’s well-known for channelling her life experiences into her artwork. Following a troubled childhood, in which she was a victim of sexual abuse, Emin battled alcohol addiction throughout her adult life. However, she gave up alcohol after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2020 - which is now in remission. Emin views the experience as a ‘second life’, and believes the lifestyle change has been for the better. Thank you to the Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, free speech campaigner Maria Ressa, and Olympic cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producers: Ben Cooper, Mark Ward and Clare Williamson Editor: Justine Lang and Damon Rose Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Tracey Emin posing beside her artwork during a preview of her upcoming show, Tracey Emin: A Second Life at The Tate Modern in London. Credit: ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

23 hr ago

•

23 min
9 MAR

4

Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to UN: Closing USAID was soft power suicide

“The destruction of USAID is not only one of the cruellest acts that I've seen in my career, but of course also one of the dumbest.” Caitriona Perry speaks to Samantha Power, the former American ambassador to the United Nations. She went on to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development until January 2025 when Donald Trump came to power. President Trump later closed USAID down. She is scathing about his decision, describing it as a “soft power suicide” which will lead to the avoidable deaths of millions of people around the world. Ambassador Power also warns of gridlock in the United Nations, thanks to the use of veto powers by permanent members of the Security Council. Thank you to Caitriona Perry and Abby Godard for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Nigel Casey, the UK ambassador to Russia, and the Colombian President Gustavo Petro. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Caitriona Perry Producers: Abby Godard and Lucy Sheppard Editors: Damon Rose and Justine Lang Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media. (Image: Samantha Power Credit: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

9 Mar

•

23 min
1 DAY AGO

5

#629: Formulating A Plan For Health | Shawn Wells

The supplement formulator to the stars has devoted his life to understanding how to improve the human body’s performance, especially the brain’s neuroplasticity. His further work with psychedelics makes him uniquely qualified to understand how to blend them with nootropics into new formulas. Shawn Wells is the author of “The Energy Formula” and has built and sold multiple companies in the health & wellness industry as the founder of Zone Halo Research. He has traveled the world speaking as an Ingredientologist about supplements and sports nutrition, and still finds time to work as a consultant for firms in the Healthcare industry. — Guest Links Shawn Wellswww.ShawnWells.com— Video Channels Watch the video version of Macroaggressions: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/— MACRO & Charlie Robinson Links Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast— Activist Post Family Sign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com — Support Our Sponsors Ground Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa’s Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

1 day ago

•

1 hr
19/12/2025

6

Getting Development Done: 2025 in Review and Look Ahead

This year countries grappled with a cascade of shocks and economic turbulence, from ongoing conflicts and economic uncertainty to catastrophic weather that tested communities. Yet in the face of these challenges, nations proved far more resilient and adaptive than predicted. In this episode of The Development Podcast, we look back at what shaped 2025 and look ahead to 2026 and beyond. As the global landscape rapidly shifts, we explore how Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are adapting and how different parts of the World Bank Group, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), are working as one to maximize our development impact. Join us for insights on these issues and more from Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations and Raj Kumar, the founding President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex. Timestamps[00:00] Challenges and takeaways from 2025 [06:11] How development organizations are evolving and adapting [12:27] What can we expect from 2026? [16:26] Wish for the next year [17:30] 2025 through the eyes of a Kenyan farmer To learn more about the World Bank Group’s work check out: How to Drive Intelligent Outcomes in an Age of AI

19/12/2025

•

22 min
4 DAYS AGO

7

Searching for Cracks in Iran's Core: Michael Doran

Michael speaks with Michael Doran, Director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East and a former senior director in the National Security Council, about the outlook for U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. Mr. Doran explains the internal power dynamics within the Iranian regime and why they matter to potential negotiations to de-escalate or end the conflict. He also explores the likely diverging interests of Israeli and American leaders, why understanding the influence of Iranian ethnic groups is vital to charting possible outcomes, and why he believes a citizen-led uprising to topple the government is unlikely.

4 days ago

•

51 min
3 DAYS AGO

8

Iran, Revolution, and the Logic of Proxy Warfare

Episode 150 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines the historical and strategic forces that shaped modern Iran and explores how the Islamic Republic uses irregular warfare to advance its interests in the Middle East. Our guests begin by examining the political foundations of modern Iranian politics, tracing the country’s trajectory from the rule of the Shah and the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh to the revolutionary upheaval of 1979. They then explore why the Islamic Republic turned to irregular warfare—particularly the use of proxy groups and militant networks—as a core component of its foreign policy and regional strategy. Finally, our guests assess how Iran’s proxy network evolved over time, why it proved effective for decades, and what recent conflicts may reveal about the future of Iran’s regional influence and internal political stability. Dr. Arman Mahmoudian is a research fellow at the Global and National Security Institute and an adjunct faculty member whose work focuses on Middle Eastern and Russian affairs. His research and commentary have appeared in outlets including Foreign Policy, The National Interest, and the Atlantic Council, and he frequently provides expert analysis for international media. Behnam Ben Taleblu is senior director of the Iran Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he specializes in Iranian security and political issues including nuclear proliferation, missile development, sanctions, and the Islamic Republic’s regional proxy network. Ben Jebb and Alex Chinchilla are the hosts for this episode. Please reach out to Ben and Alex with any questions about this episode or the Irregular Warfare Podcast.

3 days ago

•

39 min
2 MAR

9

256. Israel y Estados Unidos han matado a Ali Jamenei: ¿ahora qué? - Exprés

El asesinato del líder supremo de Irán, Alí Jamenei, a manos de una operación conjunta de Estados Unidos e Israel ha sacudido los cimientos de Oriente Próximo y abierto una nueva era de incertidumbre global. En pocas horas, el mundo ha cambiado: los bombardeos sobre Teherán, Qom y otras ciudades iraníes han descabezado al régimen de los ayatolás, desatado una respuesta militar iraní sin precedentes y disparado el precio de los hidrocarburos en todo el planeta. ¿Resistirá la República Islámica? ¿Cuáles son los cálculos de Trump y Netanyahu detrás de esta operación? ¿Nos encaminamos hacia una guerra regional? Hoy en "No es el fin del mundo" hablamos de los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel a Irán y el asesinato de Alí Jamenei. Artículos, infografías y episodios recomendados: La nueva geopolítica de Oriente Próximo tras el asesinato de Jamenei: https://elordenmundial.com/geopolitica-oriente-proximo-iran-asesinato-jamenei/ Esquema poder en Irán: https://elordenmundial.com/mapas-y-graficos/poder-iran-entramado-regimen/ En la mente de Ali Jamenei: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hrQVVNzbuN3GsxUZsAHLb?si=Zp3TIN4TT8miRkhghjszUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e5bf94842194bcf 💟 Si te gusta este podcast, síguelo para no perderte nuestros episodios semanales. Y si puedes, ¡recomiéndanos a tus amigos, conocidos y familia! ⭐️ Pon 5 estrellitas donde escuches el podcast (dale a la campana de Spotify o YouTube, suscríbete desde iVoox, dale al "+" de arriba a la derecha de Apple Podcast...) 🌏 Y si quieres suscribirte y apoyarnos puedes hacerlo aquí: https://elordenmundial.com/suscribete/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mar

•

1h 15m
5 DAYS AGO

10

The CENTCOM Playbook for Iran?: Gen. Joseph Votel

Michael discusses the rapidly developing conflict in the Middle East with General Joseph Votel, former commander of CENTCOM and U.S. Special Operations Command. General Votel analyzes the strategic implications of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the challenges of a potential special operations raid to recover highly enriched uranium in the country. He also examines the shifting power dynamics within the Iranian regime, including how the new Supreme Leader's lack of religious credentials may lead to increased influence from the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

5 days ago

•

54 min

Government

Government

Updated 3 Mar
News Commentary

News Commentary

Updated weekly
News

News

Series
Government

Government

Updated 6 days ago
Government

Government

Updated 12 Feb
Politics

Politics

Series
Government

Government

Monthly