World News Podcasts

Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the […]

Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.

Welcome to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing: Your update on what’s important in Israel, the Middle East and The Jewish World.

Exploring our close links with Israel and delves into the news behind the news and aims to provide detailed analysis of important current political, social and cultural issues to do with Israel. In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can […]

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast […]

A ten-minute weekly audio update in English of what’s happening in Turkey. No ads.

The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends. Including the latest news from the Middle East, about Israel and Iran.

Each weekday, Big Take brings you a story – one big, important story. We talk to Bloomberg journalists around the world, experts and the people at the center of the news to help you understand what’s happening, what it means and why it matters. Money, politics, the economy and business, energy, the environment, technology – […]

From the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), Occupied Thoughts amplifies the voices of FMEP grantees and partners, offers critical framing, and promote new ideas and new angles on the many issues connected to achieving justice, security, and peace for Palestinians and Israelis. FMEP works to defend and support Palestinian rights, end Israel’s occupation of […]

A rising China. War in Europe. A warming planet. The United States faces a complex and rapidly changing world. With more than four million downloads, The President’s Inbox goes beyond the headlines as host James M. Lindsay speaks with leading experts about how the United States should respond to global challenges and opportunities that are […]

In a world of fake news and anti-Israel propaganda, The Israel Guys are your direct connection to the land and people of Israel.

Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world’s most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

The CBS News team wraps up the major headlines you need to know every day on the CBS News Roundup podcast. On weekday mornings Steve Kathan delivers the “World News Roundup” and every evening you can catch up on all the day’s news with Jennifer Keiper on the “World News Roundup: Late Edition”. Then, every […]

One minute of national security with Frank Gaffney

A podcast from Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison that provides listeners with everything they need to know about what’s going on in the world. www.americanprestigepod.com

Geopolitics Decanted is a podcast featuring geopolitical analysis and in-depth expert interviews on topics ranging from War in Ukraine, Great Power Competition with China, changing nature of warfare, sanctions and export controls, semiconductors and cybersecurity. This is a podcast for people who care about the details and are seeking a comprehensive understanding of global issues, […]

With unparalleled resources, “World News Tonight with David Muir” provides the latest information and analysis of major events from around the country and the world.

Secrets & Spies aims to seek out and engage in meaningful discussions with experts and practitioners about espionage, terrorism, geopolitics and intrigue. Not all episodes are directly about espionage as some topics, such as terrorism, are pretty complex and require a look at the underlying ideology behind it to lead to a deeper understanding of […]

VOA’s Flashpoint Ukraine podcast goes beyond the headlines to look at the most recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. To provide you with in-depth analysis and context, our hosts speak with experts from around the world.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

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Start your day with award-winning co-hosts Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Tony Dokoupil in Studio 57, as they bring you insightful conversations and world-class original reporting from around the world. Watch CBS Mornings weekday mornings at 7AM ET on CBS or stream it on Paramount+.

Chit chat and debate about politics and culture in the US and UK, with Host Roifield Brown and guests. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk Radio Europe is Spain’s only English speaking talk radio network broadcasting On-fm throughout the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Mallorca, and Ibiza, On-line at tre.radio (https://www.talkradioeurope.com) …and On-mobile via our TRE Radio App (https://www.talkradioeurope.com/tre-radio-apps/) + TuneIn Radio (https://tunein.com/radio/Talk-Radio-Europe-919-s132639/) . Programme content is news and information based. TRE broadcasts our own Spanish news […]

A window into our world. Original BBC documentary storytelling, bringing award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and “unputdownable” audio. New episodes every week from The Documentary, Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, BBC OS Conversations and The Fifth Floor.

Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories.

JPAM’s Closer Look is a deep-dive discussion with Journal of Policy Analysis & Management (JPAM) authors who are researching some of the top issues facing our country today.

Stories about the ins, outs, and whathaveyous of what keeps us safe. So, grab a beer and buckle up. It gets bumpy! Hosted by Laicie Heeley. // Things That Go Boom is conducting an audience survey. Find that here, and a huge thanks in advance! survey.PRX.org/boom

Equal Time with Martha Burk is a weekly 2 ½ minute podcast, with occasional 30 minute interviews on current affairs. She covers political issues, how decisions in Washington and around the world affect ordinary citizens, particularly women (with no shouting), historical anniversaries of note, what’s changed and what hasn’t. Lively, pithy commentary on a wide […]

Foreign Exchanges is a newsletter that helps you stay on top of important stories happening around the world. Our companion podcast aims to understand the contemporary world by looking to the past. Join host Derek Davison as he interviews writers and scholars whose work sheds light on world history. www.foreignexchanges.news

The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as “a podcast to make you smarter,” Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding […]

Join Bloomberg Daybreak Asia for business and finance news centered in the Asia-Pacific region, along with insight and analysis on the day’s top stories in global markets.

A fresh international chat show on the Slavic world from the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and the William P. Clements, Jr. Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin. “It’s not typical Texas.” The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies condemns the Russian Federation’s military invasion […]

Listen to morning newsbreaks, commentary and other tidbits of news and media content, which is also featured at the header of our website. Includes archives from programs that aired on-air via heartlandnewsfeed.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network–2904397/support.

Yonit Levi of Israel’s Channel 12 News and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian are two of the most prominent journalists in the world today. They are also Jews. Each week, join what MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow calls “two great, smart smart smart hosts” as they dissect and debate current events shaping Israel, Jewish life – and […]

Weekly 2 hour program provides a comprehensive summary of the week’s news (local, Armenian and International content); sports news; community information; live interviews; and the best Armenian music library consisting of modern hits and golden oldies.

Interviews with Scholars of Global Affairs about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

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Founded in 2020 and led by Terrell Jermaine Starr, Black Diplomats is the go-to podcast for those who want relatable content on global affairs that doesn’t center the perspectives of white male experts. Few foreign policy shows are led by Black people or center the opinions, experiences and expertise of people of color. Black Diplomats […]

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers telling stories beyond the news headlines. Presented by Kate Adie.

The United States will no longer play global policeman, and no one else wants the job. This is not a G-7 or a G-20 world. Welcome to the GZERO, a world made volatile by an intensifying international battle for power and influence. Every week on this podcast, Ian Bremmer will interview the world leaders and […]

The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

With a focus on international politics and business, Geraldine Doogue talks to expert commentators about the things that matter to Australians.

Can a local government podcast be fun? Jennifer Schreuder from the City of Colorado Springs Communications Department says “yes!” Join Jen for our lighthearted, in-depth discussions with Colorado Springs’ elected officials and employees as we learn what keeps Olympic City USA ranked in the country’s top three best places to live. If you enjoy life […]

From the Southeast Asia Program at Cornell University, the Gatty Lecture Rewind Podcast features interviews and conversations with scholars and researchers working in and around Southeast Asia, all of whom have been invited to give a Gatty Lecture at Cornell University. Conversations cover the history, politics, economics, literature, art, and cultures of the region. Interviews […]

ABC News’ award-winning news magazine program, taking you beyond the headlines of today’s stories and trends.

The war against Islamic Jihadism is defining generations. It was our father’s war, it’s our war, and will most likely be our children’s war. The FDD’ s Long War Journal team has been researching and reporting for over two decades on the jihadists fueling this terror. “Generation Jihad” features LWJ Editors Bill Roggio and Caleb […]

The ChinaPower Podcast dissects critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power. Hosted by Bonnie S. Glaser director of the CSIS China Power Project.

PeaceCast is a podcast produced in Washington by Americans for Peace Now, the sister-organization of Israel’s preeminent peace movement, exploring issues and trends relating to peace and security for Israel, focusing on Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians and efforts to resolve it. If you care about Israel, about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, about Israel’s future as […]

Q&A: How can Ukraine grow its army?

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dominated world news since tanks, jets and troops first crossed Ukraine’s borders in February 2022. Every weekday, the Telegraph’s top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles. The team brings you updates on the war in Ukraine and is the most listened to Ukraine war podcast. The team considers […]

Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking […]

A ten-minute weekly audio update in English of what’s happening in Argentina. No ads.

Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the […]

America is more divided than ever—but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. We bring multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square […]

Tubta Nabadda “Path to Peace” is a radio magazine show that airs three times a week and focuses on different issues that face Somalia and its people. The weekly radio magazine was produced with the intention of touching the lives of the Somalis by covering different topics that have both negative and positive impacts on […]

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.

Exploring big ideas and the way that stories can help us feel seen, understood, and valued. The Children’s Book Podcast features insightful and sincere interviews with authors, illustrators, and everyone involved in taking a book from drawing board to bookshelf. Hosted by a teacher and school librarian, each episode seeks to connect kids and listeners […]