Great way to get a world-wide perspective in a half-hour
I am someone who quickly gets tired of the stories that pass for news on the major US networks and new-stations. The BBC is refreshing for the world-wide perpsective that it has (and the lack of pop-star updates). You get decent coverage of events in Africa and Asia in addition to very good coverage of US and European political, economic and social news. The twice-daily, half-hour lenght is a good duration and gives me the feeling like I have a good understanding of what is going on for news.Read full review »
Penobscot via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/15/08
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i love hearing BBC news, but unfortunately could never hear the oldest jokes section because of poor volume. please continute the great work
coolash27 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/01/08
The good: A blend of reports that broaden's one's outlook. The bad: Much of the reporting is done in a semi-comatose style that could only stimulate the Prairie Home Companion crowd. I realize that effective journalism need not be sensational, but it would be nice to hear a bit more...Read full review »
rmoco via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/29/08
If there is a news service that tries harder to present a balanced world view, I would like to listen to it. After months of listening to the Global News podcasts, I am deeply impressed by the BBC's attempts to present as many points of view as possible, even though I agree that it is...Read full review »
chi-j via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/01/08
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