Best Hashtag Chaos Podcasts (2025)

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Friedrich Merz: Europe was free-riding on US 22:59

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Europe was free-riding on US Nick Robinson speaks to Friedrich Merz, the new German Chancellor, about the future of Europe’s defence amid the growing threat posed by Russia. Merz, the leader of the centre-right Christian Democrat party, was elected as Chancellor earlier this year at the second attempt, following chaotic scenes in the German Bundest…

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Ep3: Peace is Stability 19:28

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In this episode of Her Mood, Stacy Fore explores the concept of peace amidst the chaos of emotions. She discusses the emotional pendulum that swings between various moods and emphasizes that true peace is not about stillness or avoiding feelings, but rather about being anchored in oneself despite the fluctuations. Stacy shares her personal journey …

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President Trump: I’m disappointed with Putin 22:59

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“I'm just disappointed in him, but I'm not done with him” The BBC’s Chief North America Correspondent, Gary O’Donoghue, speaks to US President Donald Trump in a wide-ranging telephone interview from the Oval Office. The call with the president came just hours after he announced plans to send weapons to Ukraine and warned of severe tariffs on Russia…

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Catherine Corless, Irish historian: I’m going to be a voice for these children 22:59

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I’m going to be a voice for these children Chris Page, the BBC’s Ireland correspondent speaks to the Irish historian Catherine Corless, who has changed history in her own country. When she began to research a long-closed mother and baby home near where she lived, she encountered local resistance. But her dogged investigation led to the discovery th…

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Ep 2: When Joy Leaves: And You Don’t Know How to Get It Back 22:35

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In this episode of the Her Mood podcast, Stacy Fore shares her personal journey of losing joy and the struggles of navigating through numbness, grief, and healing. She discusses the importance of recognizing the gap between who we were and who we are now, the necessity of grieving that gap, and the process of finding a new version of joy that is gr…

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Released Israeli hostage Keith Siegel: I pray for peace 22:59

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I pray for peace. Nick Beake speaks to released Israeli hostage Keith Siegel about his experience of captivity in Gaza, of the suffering he says he witnessed at the hands of Hamas and the moment he was released. Mr. Siegel, an American-Israeli, was captured by Hamas fighters in the October 2023 attack that marked the start of the conflict in Gaza. …

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Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister: The UK needs strong international relationships 22:59

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The UK needs strong international relationships Nick Robinson, presenter of the BBC Today programme and Political Thinking podcast, speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, about the importance of maintaining strong international relationships. In an interview recorded to mark Sir Keir’s first year in office, he defends the time he’s spent de…

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Ep 1: Finding Peace in Chaos 6:00

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In this episode, Stacy Fore shares her journey of self-discovery amidst the chaos of life. She explores the importance of being honest with oneself and how storytelling connects us all — especially women navigating big life shifts. This is a raw, honest reflection on what it means to evolve, let go, and reclaim our emotional space. 🧠 Episode Takeaw…

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Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister: Regime change is a futile exercise 22:59

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Lyse Doucet speaks to Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, about the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and its government. The interview took place in the country’s capital Tehran after Iran’s twelve-day war with Israel. Both sides fired missiles into each other’s territories, with hundreds killed as military sites were destroyed …

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Philippe Kehren, CEO of multinational Solvay: Reducing reliance on China’s rare earth metals 22:59

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Jonathan Josephs speaks to Philippe Kehren, CEO of chemical multinational company Solvay. His firm sits at the forefront of Europe’s efforts to diversify its supply of rare earth metals. These elements are essential to much of modern technology, from mobile phones to medical equipment, car batteries and renewable energy. Currently their supply is h…

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Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space: A new era of defence readiness 22:59

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James Copnall, presenter of BBC Newsday, speaks to Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, about the need for Europe to be able to defend itself. In an interview recorded before the Nato summit on 24/25 June 2025, Mr Kubilius, a former Prime Minister of Lithuania, says peace in Europe cannot be taken for granted and that Europe can…

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Martina Navratilova: 'Women are still judged by a different metric than men' 23:00

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Amol Rajan speaks to Martina Navratilova, one of the greatest-ever tennis players, about her life and career. The story of her rise to the top of the game is as remarkable as the number of tournaments she managed to win. Born behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia in 1956, she was 11-years-old when she watched Soviet tanks roll in to the country…

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THE FREQUENCY OF LOVE : BEYOND THE SWIPE 1:02:43

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Send us a text The Frequency of Love: Beyond the Swipe A Sacred Invitation to Date Differently Swipe culture has reduced love to a game of chance. But what if dating is so much more than algorithms and bios? What if it’s an act of spiritual alignment, energetic resonance, and radical self-reclamation? The Frequency of Love is a soul-stirring podcas…

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Muhammad Yunus: We dream of creating a new Bangladesh 22:59

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Rajini Vaidyanathan, BBC News presenter and correspondent, speaks to Muhammad Yunus, interim leader of Bangladesh. The 84-year-old is perhaps one of the world’s best-known Bangladeshis. Described as the banker to the world’s poor, he gained international recognition as a Nobel prize-winning economist, who founded the Grameen microfinance bank, whic…

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Yoshua Bengio: AI’s risks must be acknowledged 22:59

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James Copnall, presenter of the BBC’s Newsday, speaks to Yoshua Bengio, the world-renowned computer scientist often described as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, or AI. Bengio is a professor at the University of Montreal in Canada, founder of the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute - and recipient of an A.M. Turing Award, “the…

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Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel: ‘Hamas isn't interested in ending the war’ 22:58

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James Coomarasamy, presenter of the BBC’s Newshour and The World Tonight, speaks to Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel. Confirmed in the post two months ago, Mr Huckabee is the former Republican Governor of Arkansas and two-time Republican presidential nominee. He’s an Evangelical Christian, who has backed the presence of Jewish settlements in …

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Hashtags and Hexes: The New Age Illusion on Social Media 27:23

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Send us a text In an era where crystals trend and karma is a meme, what happens to the sacred when it's filtered through social media? Hashtags and Hexes is a bold and necessary examination of how spirituality has been transformed — and often diluted — by the digital age. From the viral misuse of ancient words like abracadabra, namaste, and karma, …

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Bill Gates: The importance of aid and philanthropy 22:59

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Waihiga Mwaura, presenter of the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme, speaks to Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist, Bill Gates. Mr. Gates, who is 69 years old, announced last month that he plans to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the next 20 years, predominately through his Gates Foundation. The foundation has already given over 100 …

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Carsten Breuer, the German chief of defence: Nato faces "very serious threat" from Russia 22:58

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Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent, speaks to Carsten Breuer, the German chief of defence. General Carsten Breuer gives his assessment of the threat that Russia poses to the Western alliance Nato. He says that Russia is building up its forces to an "enormous extent" and says that members of the alliance need to prepare for a possible attack …

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Tom Fletcher, UN Humanitarian Chief: Is the world doing enough to get aid into Gaza? 22:58

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Tom Fletcher, Chief of Humanitarian Affairs for the United Nations, tells Fergal Keane, the BBC’s special correspondent, that Israel is subjecting Gaza to enforced starvation. Gaza faced an aid blockade of nearly three months - now, limited supplies of food, medicine and fuel are being allowed into the territory. But Israel argues Hamas is stealing…

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Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services - what is the future of big tech? 22:57

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Simon Jack, the BBC’s business editor, speaks to Matt Garman, chief executive of Amazon Web Services - part of the retail giant Amazon, and the world’s largest cloud computing company. Mr Garman started his career at AWS as an intern, and has risen to oversee a global network of huge data centres, providing IT resources for businesses worldwide. In…

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Surviving Syria’s sectarian violence 22:58

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Tim Franks speaks to a British-Syrian Alawite who came under attack, along with her family, during the sectarian violence on Syria’s coast in March. The Alawite sect is an offshoot of Shia Islam and its followers make up around 10 per cent of Syria's population, which is majority Sunni. The recent violence came after fighters loyal to the country's…

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Spiritual Sovereignty: How to Navigate Chaos Without Absorbing the War 29:57

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Send us a text Podcast Episode Blurb: "Spiritual Sovereignty: How to Navigate Chaos Without Absorbing the War" Are you exhausted by the constant noise of conflict, division, and "us vs. them" energy? In this episode, we explore how to hold your center in turbulent times—without inheriting battles that aren’t yours. You’ll learn: How to discern when…

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The Power of Delusion – When Belief Outshines Talent 38:01

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Send us a text The Power of Delusion – When Belief Outshines Talent Why do some people succeed *despite* a lack of obvious talent? How do underdogs, outsiders, and even "failures" become icons—while more skilled individuals fade into obscurity? In The Power of Delusion we explore the shocking truth: Delusion can be a superpower. From Kim Kardashian…

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Dovilė Šakalienė, Defence Minister of Lithuania: Uncertain times for Europe 22:58

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BBC Defence Correspondent Jonathan Beale speaks to Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania’s Defence Minister. The Baltic nation, along with its neighbours Latvia and Estonia, share a border with Russia, and have nervously watched the invasion of Ukraine, fearing they could be next. All three countries have had turbulent relationships with their much larger ne…

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Doris Salcedo, Colombian artist - giving voice to victims of violence 22:59

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In an interview from the BBC’s This Cultural Life, presenter John Wilson speaks to the Colombian artist Doris Salcedo. Her work is a response to the devastation of war, and tells the stories of its victims - tales of loss, trauma and survival. She is recognised as one of the most important living artists, and her powerful sculptures and installatio…

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Radosław Sikorski, Foreign Minister of Poland: dealing with the growing threat from Russia 22:58

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Kasia Madera speaks to Radosław Sikorski, the Foreign Minister of Poland. As a key, long-term ally to Ukraine, Poland has played a pivotal role in supporting its neighbour following the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022. Mr Sikorski talks about the growing threat Poland, as well as Europe, faces from Russia, and follows his country’s decision t…

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Sir John Major, former UK Prime Minister - are the lessons of WW2 being forgotten? 22:59

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Nick Robinson speaks to Sir John Major, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It’s 80 years since VE day marked the end of WW2 in Europe - and Sir John reflects on the lessons that should be remembered from the conflict. He is the last British Prime Minister who was alive during the Second World War. Sir John warns democracy should not be ta…

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Joe Biden: Can the world still rely on America? 22:58

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Nick Robinson, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and the Political Thinking podcast, speaks to former US President, Joe Biden. The pair met in Biden’s home state of Delaware, in a hotel where he had launched his political career more than half a century ago. In his first interview since leaving the White House, Biden talks about democracy …

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Tidjane Thiam, Ivory Coast opposition leader - can he run for president? 22:58

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Catherine Byaruhanga, presenter and correspondent for the BBC News Channel, speaks to Tidjane Thiam, the main opposition leader in the Ivory Coast. Mr Thiam is a former CEO of Credit Suisse, with a lengthy and successful career in the financial sector abroad. Now, he wishes to stand for the Ivory Coast presidency - but his candidacy has been blocke…

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Prince Harry: Is his safety at risk? 22:59

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Nada Tawfik, North America correspondent, speaks to Prince Harry about reconciliation with the royal family after his loss in court over his security arrangements in the UK The Prince stepped down from his duties as a working royal in 2020 and moved to the United States with his wife, Meghan. After his tax-payer funded protection was downgraded, he…

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Emi Mahmoud, poet: Has the world abandoned Sudan? 22:58

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James Copnall, presenter of Newsday, speaks to Emi Mahmoud, Sudanese activist and poet, about the war that has claimed more than 150,000 lives since it began two years ago. In what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis, about 12 million people have also been forced to flee their homes. Emi speaks about the pain of lo…

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Kurt Volker, former US diplomat: Decoding Trump, the second time around 22:58

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David Brown, producer of the BBC TV’s Trump - The First 100 Days, speaks to Kurt Volker, former US ambassador to NATO, about the whirlwind start to President Trump’s second term in office. In this conversation, Ambassador Volker, who previously served as Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, shares his assessment of the president’s programme of change …

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire businessman: Making Manchester United great, again 22:59

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Dan Roan, the BBC’s sports editor, speaks to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire businessman and co-owner of Manchester United Football Club. In this conversation, Sir Jim discusses the changes he’s implementing both on and off the pitch, as well as his vision to transform the iconic club into one of the world’s most profitable businesses. Born into a m…

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Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition politician: From the streets to state? 22:58

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Victoria Uwonkunda, reporter and presenter for BBC News, speaks to Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition politician, as he reflects on the personal and political challenges he has faced as well as his determination to run again as President in the next election. Born in the slums of Kampala, Bobi Wine -birth name Robert Kyagulanyi - first entered the p…

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Lady Gaga, music legend and film star: Inside the chaos 22:58

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Mark Savage, the BBC’s music correspondent, speaks to Lady Gaga, American singer-songwriter and actress, as she reflects on the making of her new album, the joy of attracting a younger audience and finding happiness in love. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta in 1986, Lady Gaga has spent 18 years in the music industry and sold over 170 million…

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Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank: Mission accomplished? 22:59

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Audrey Brown, Host of Focus on Africa, speaks to Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, as he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office. In his two terms he’s focused much of his time on advocacy, strategic positioning, and amplifying the continent’s voice on the global stage. We hear about…

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David van Weel, Dutch Minister of Justice: Preparing for disaster 22:58

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BBC foreign correspondent in the Netherlands, Anna Holligan, speaks to David Van Weel, the Dutch justice minister as he calls on citizens to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit - to enable people to be self-sufficient for three days in case of a disaster. The kits should include enough food and water to survive for 72 hours - in case of war and other c…

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia: What challenges does she face? 22:59

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Mpho Lakaje, presenter of the BBC’s Africa Daily podcast, speaks to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of Namibia. The former freedom fighter is the country’s first female head of state - and only the second ever directly elected female leader in Africa. Namibia is celebrating thirty five years of independence this year - yet most of the country’s a…

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Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador: Can Ecuador find peace? 22:57

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BBC South America correspondent Ione Wells speaks to Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, ahead of the close-run presidential election. Since Mr Noboa came to power 16 months ago, he has taken an uncompromising stance on the violence gripping his country. With criminal gangs locked in a battle to control lucrative drug routes, President Noboa has mi…

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Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth 22:57

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I forgive serial abuser John Smyth Laura Kuenssberg talks to Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. As the figurehead for the 85 million people in over 165 countries who call themselves Anglicans, he presided over some of the key events in the Commonwealth of the last ten years, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. But his tenur…

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Introducing The Interview podcast 1:08

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Laura Kuenssberg introduces The Interview podcast. First episode Monday 31 March. Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. The best interviews from the BBC. The HARDtalk podcast has become The Interview. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provid…

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HARDtalk: Coda 22:58

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A final look back at some of the encounters and moments that have encapsulated the programme’s commitment to rigorous, well-researched interviews with people in power.By BBC World Service

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HARDtalk: The early years review 22:56

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Ahead of HARDtalk’s closure, at the end of this month after 27 years, here’s a chance to look back at some of the most memorable interviews of the programme’s early years. It’s an extraordinary archive featuring interviews with Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Nina Simone, Robin Williams and Martha Gellhorn.…

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Reid Hoffman: Should we trust the tech elite? 22:58

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Stephen Sackur speaks to Reid Hoffman, the tech billionaire who co-founded LinkedIn and is a prophet of positivity about Artificial Intelligence.By BBC World Service

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Allen Ault: Opposing the death penalty 24:00

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Christine Lagarde: Can Europe's economy withstand Trump 2.0? 22:57

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Stephen Sackur is in Frankfurt for an exclusive interview with Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank. Donald Trump has triggered what could become a global trade war and has prompted European governments to make massive new defence spending commitments. Is the European economy capable of withstanding Trump 2.0?…

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Dominique de Villepin: Can Europe become a superpower in its own right? 22:57

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Stephen Sackur is in Paris to talk to former Prime Minister of France Dominique de Villepin. With Donald Trump in the White House, the alliance between the US and Europe’s democracies looks fragile. Is Europe capable of becoming a superpower in its own right?By BBC World Service

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Son of Hans Frank, Governor General of Nazi Occupied Poland - Niklas Frank 22:58

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Stephen Sackur is in Germany to speak to Niklas Frank. His father was Hans Frank, the Governor General of Nazi Occupied Poland during the World War Two. He was convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg trials and executed in 1946. Niklas Frank tells Stephen Sackur he 'despises' his father and does not want Germany to forg…

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Roger Carstens: Do hostage deals risk making problems worse? 22:57

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Stephen Sackur speaks to Roger Carstens, former US Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. Did the deals he strike from Russia to Iran risk making the problem worse? (Photo: Roger Carstens, former US Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs appears via video on Hardtalk)By BBC World Service