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I love this program for its smart, thoughtful, 'non-sensationalizing' approach that informs their editorial decisions about which news of the day to report. And, I love the way they do it: usually three- or four-way conversations (smart, thoughtful, 'non-sensationalizing') with regular and guest contributors who are literally spread across the globe. And, it's usually fresh (not too many segments are recycled from other BBC WorldService shows)--unlike many other shows on BBC WorldService, which often replay segments broadcast on another BBC show the same day, which makes me a little kookoo. I don't know how many people listen to BBC radio for long stretches of time, but over recent years, I have heard from other listeners who confess to having BBC Worldservice always on. We don't admit it right away, but I've been surprised to hear people listen as much as I do, including leaving it on all night. This quality of international news/talk radio does not exist in the US without commercials or pledge drives, which are unbearable. ++Fergus Nicoll and Roger Hearing--both superb, real, intelligent pros.Read full review »
artpilgrim via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/24/17
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Glad to find another gem to keep me up to the minute on global issues. I could have done without the micro-aggression of the journalist covering the November 21 COVAX facility story. This is regarding his ending quip about what Tedros meant about multilateralizing the vaccine. He clearly meant...Read full review »
vlaada77 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/30/20
Devina has a accent that is hard to understand, her humour is flat, would be nice to have hosts with different backgrounds. The show is too often India /Asia centric. Sound quality is mediocre.
JCV76 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/15/24
Well presented
Mallarie121 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/10/23
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