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BBC World Service
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Israel
Hamas
Sudan
Benjamin Netanyahu
Climate Change
The Power
The Future
Ukraine
United States
Power Dynamics
Technology
Orthodox Judaism
Feminism
RSF
October 7
Naomi Alderman
Omdurman Resistance Committee
Hong Kong
National Security Law

Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs. Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of i... more

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Latest Episodes

‘We are pushing very hard to end this and preserve the future of Sudan’

Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, during the G20 summit that took place at the end of November in South Africa.

Dr. Abdelatty took up the p... more

Katie Razzall, the BBC’s culture and media editor, speaks to American singer-songwriter Patti Smith during her UK tour marking the 50th anniversary of her ground-breaking debut album Horses.

Best-known for her hit Because the Night, she shares the s... more

Zoe Kleinman, the BBC’s Technology editor, speaks to Canva CEO Melanie Perkins about the current tech and AI revolution that is transforming the internet and the world. Perkins, who is still only in her late-30s, is well-known for her entrepreneurial... more

“This is giving parents another weapon in their arsenal for their lives and for the happiness and mental wellbeing of their children.”

Katy Watson speaks to Australia’s Communication Minister Anika Wells about the world’s first social media ban for ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Badr Abdelatty
Foreign Minister of Egypt with a long diplomatic career
Government of Egypt
Episode: Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Foreign Minister: we’re pushing hard to end Sudan conflict
Anika Wells
Australian Communications Minister
Government of Australia
Episode: Anika Wells, Communications Minister: Australia’s social media ban
Maria Ressa
Nobel Prize winner and author, founder of Rappler
Rappler
Episode: Maria Ressa: The information apocalypse is threatening democracy
Sir Nick Clegg
Former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK and former President of Global Affairs at Meta
Meta
Episode: Sir Nick Clegg: Social media’s power paradox
Twinkle Khanna
An author and columnist known for her humorous take on the life of modern Indian women.
Columnist at Times of India, Author
Episode: Twinkle Khanna: Indian women’s aspirations have changed
Noura Erekat
A Palestinian-American human rights lawyer and professor of Africana studies and criminal justice at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Noura Erakat, Palestinian-American humans rights lawyer and professor
Brandi Carlile
American singer-songwriter, producer and performer
Grammy Award-winning musician
Episode: Brandi Carlile, singer-songwriter: I believe in the separation of church and state
Maria Alyokhina
Russian activist and band member of the punk feminist protest group Pussy Riot
Pussy Riot
Episode: Maria Alyokhina, Russian punk activist: The price of political art was prison
Salman Rushdie
Author and influential literary voice
Episode: Sir Salman Rushdie: Writing fiction in a time of lies

Host

James Coomarasamy
BBC News presenter known for insightful interviews and coverage of global issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • What a mistake

    Whose idea was it to change this from the iconic Hard Talk with Legendary Stephen Sackur to The Interview. It needed some changes to stay relevant but I would have made it longer. The BBC needs to get with the programme. Realise the modern trend for long for listening especially in depth interviews is what was lacking. I would have given anything to hear Stephen for an hour to two hours really asking the hard questions of interviewees and giving them a real chance to answer in depth. What a loss... more

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    tifftiffs2
    South Africa25 days ago
  • John Kerry

    Waffle. A further example of why Democrats have lost the plot.

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Oh how I miss the hard questions from hardtalk. Mr. Volker is whitewashing the truth and gets softball questions.

    Podcast Addict
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    Swisscynic
    7 months ago
  • This was better than anything we have in Germany

    Thank you ever so much for your service to the public Mr. Sackur.

    As a German I am very enthusiastic about the way you pick your „guests“ brains and the way you do not let them get away with their prepared lines that they get away with everywhere else. Especially the non native speakers sometimes show their face behind the mask.

    I hope you will be able to look behind the facades for a very long time to come….

    and than they let it all go to hell . No hard questions on the land grab in Namib... more

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    alaskahunter
    Germany8 months ago
  • Embarrassing

    Taking a fantastic programme like HardTalk and replacing it with random interviews from other programmes is the perfect example of the BBC offering less and less depth and value.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jake90985
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth of interviews with global leaders and the quality of questions posed.
Some listeners are critical of the format, desiring more in-depth exploration of topics rather than a superficial overview.
The podcast is praised for its commitment to addressing complex global issues and providing varied perspectives.

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Patti Smith: Artists have a responsibility to speak up
Q: Do you see artists standing up to it, or do you feel that it's difficult these days in this incredibly corporate world of the way it works now?
Patti thinks young female artists are facing challenges but are doing well, asserting their presence in a male-dominated music scene.
Patti Smith: Artists have a responsibility to speak up
Q: How do you deal with it now when we're, our culture is so much more celebrity obsessed than it was back then?
Patti explains that she ignores the obsession with celebrity and focuses on doing good work, reassessing her goals as an artist.
Patti Smith: Artists have a responsibility to speak up
Q: Was it always and is it important for you that your music serves a wider purpose?
Patti wanted to reach the vulnerable and disenfranchised individuals, giving a voice to those who felt unseen.
Patti Smith: Artists have a responsibility to speak up
Q: What was that period like?
Patti describes the early days at CBGB as initially unknown and a place for artists like herself to connect and create without the pressures of mainstream expectations.
Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Foreign Minister: we’re pushing hard to end Sudan conflict
Q: Are you able to give us clarity?
Minister Abdelatty explains Egypt's position regarding Ethiopia's unilateral actions about the dam and stresses the importance of negotiations.

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Conversations from this series showcase engaging discussions with influential figures across various sectors such as politics, business, finance, culture, and the arts. Each episode revolves around important global issues and offers insightful analysis of current affairs. Notable guests have included international leaders, activists, and prominent cultural icons, who share their unique experiences and perspectives. This series places a strong emphasis on dialogue that challenges prevailing narratives and encourages critical thinking, making it appealing for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities shaping our world today.

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Recent guests on The Interview include:

1. Dr. Badr Abdelatty
2. Anika Wells
3. Maria Ressa
4. Sir Nick Clegg
5. Twinkle Khanna
6. Noura Erekat
7. Brandi Carlile
8. Maria Alyokhina

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