World News Podcasts

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

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.

The latest from Israel and Gaza and all the top stories from BBC News. Twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends and special episodes. Reports and analysis from around the world.

The perfect way to start the day in Europe is with Monocle’s morning news programme. Join Monocle Radio editors, presenters and guests as they set the agenda in international news and business. Winner Best News & Politics Radio Show in the 2015 Mixcloud Online Radio Awards.

Each weekday, The Big Take brings you one story—one big, important story. Host Wes Kosova talks 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—we […]

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 […]

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

Interviews with Scholars of the Middle East about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter.

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

ABC News’ award-winning news magazine program recapping the world’s most compelling news stories from the past week.

A window into our world – investigating, exploring and telling stories from everywhere. Original BBC documentary storytelling, bringing the globe to your ears. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and “unputdownable” audio. New episodes every week from our teams: documentaries, Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio and OS Conversations.

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.

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.

Many of us have questions about global issues and not a lot of places to turn to for reliable and thoughtful answers. In The Truth of the Matter, hosts Bob Schieffer and Andrew Schwartz breakdown complex policy issues of the day. No Spin, No Bombast, No finger pointing. Just informed discussion.

Every weekday, VOA’s Flashpoint Ukraine 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.

Is private military group Redut taking the place of Wagner?

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.

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 […]

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 consider military strategy, history, economics, the refugee crisis, Ukrainian culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin’s autocratic Russia and Volodymyr […]

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

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 […]

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One minute of national security with Frank Gaffney

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 […]

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.

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.

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

“Round Table” is the premier discussion show that debates the hottest topics making headlines in China and around the world. As the most popular English language podcast from China, it not only keeps you informed, but goes deeper into the factors shaping the behavior of 1.4 billion people. Send us an email or voice memo […]

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

Conversations exploring China, technology, and US-China relations. Guests include a wide range of analysts, policymakers, and academics. Hosted by Jordan Schneider. Check out the newsletter at https://www.chinatalk.media/

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 […]

Student journalists at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California produce audio stories aired on live broadcasts Mondays through Thursdays at 5 p.m. PST.

A podcast with Mohamed Younis, Gallup Editor-in-Chief, on what the world’s citizens think about the most pressing issues, and how leaders can use the wisdom of the people to make more informed decisions.

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.

KUER’s award-winning interview show explores the world through deep thinkers who host Doug Fabrizio asks to think even deeper. Join writers, filmmakers, scientists and others on RadioWest: A show for the wildly curious.

A weekly discussion of national security and foreign policy matters featuring Lawfare senior editors Scott R. Anderson, Quinta Jurecic, and Alan Rozenshtein. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 […]

A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policy makers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that’s reshaping the world. A SupChina production, hosted by Kaiser Kuo and Jeremy Goldkorn.

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 […]

The Spectator’s flagship podcast featuring discussions and debates on the best features from the week’s edition. Presented by Lara Prendergast and William Moore.

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

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.

Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected–consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international […]

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 […]

There’s never been a better time to understand what’s going on in Asia. That’s why we talk to the people who know it best. The Asia In-Depth podcast brings you conversations with the world’s leading experts and thought-leaders on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia — and beyond. Subscribe today.

‘This Is Palestine’ is a podcast that highlights people, issues, and events around Palestine. We bring you stories from the ground in Palestine, and we speak with experts and activists to bring you unique perspectives and analysis about Palestine from across the world. This podcast is a project of the Institute for Middle East Understanding […]

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 Thomas […]

This is the podcast of record from Jonny Gould. He’ll get you the interview wherever it is: on-location, even heading into active war-zones. Refreshing conversations on Israel and the Jewish diaspora for everyone, with top guests and their most essential thoughts and perspectives. Politicians, generals, artists, ambassadors, rabbis and rock stars – even Mossad agents. […]