Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the front...
In this special episode, Richard and Yalda take a look back at the biggest world news stories of 2024.From reporting on the frontlines of Ukraine and Lebanon, to witnessing the election of Trump in Washington, Richard and Yalda have criss-crossed the world this year covering global events. They take a look back at the most significant stories they have reported on, answer some listener questions and discuss what countries and conflicts they will be watching in 2025. To get in touch or share questions for Richard and Yalda, email [email protected].
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Syria: Inside the fall of Assad
Richard and Yalda meet in rebel-held Damascus after the fall of one of the world’s most brutal dictators, Bashar al-Assad. With gunfire echoing across the Syrian capital, they ask what the future holds for the country after his family’s 50-year reign of terror. Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube. To get in touch or to share questions for Richard and Yalda, email [email protected]. Episodes of The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
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Former MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger on Russia, Syria and Cyberwarfare
On this week’s episode of The World podcast, Yalda and Richard are joined by former MI6 'C' Sir Alex Younger who was head of the Service from 2014-20. He warns how Russian cyberthreats will be a "feature of our life", gives his take on what peace between Russia and Ukraine could look like, and dissects the current rebel offensive in Syria. Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube. To get in touch or to share questions for Richard and Yalda, email [email protected]. Episodes of The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
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Russian roulette?
As the death toll rises in Ukraine, what is the endgame for Putin and Zelenskyy? On this week’s episode of The World, Richard and Yalda discuss the possibility of World War III and dissect an alleged Iranian assassination attempt in the UAE. Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube. To get in touch or to share questions for Engel and Hakim, email [email protected]. Episodes of The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
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United States of Emergency? Rachel Maddow on her fears for the US under Trump
Millions interned in camps? Assassinations? Political imprisonments? That is what one of America's leading liberal commentators Rachel Maddow, host of MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show" - and also The World's first guest - says could happen during Trump's next stint in the White House. Richard and Yalda also bring listeners up to date with the conflict in Ukraine and the latest developments in the Middle East, as both are just back from the region. Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube. To get in touch or to share questions for Engel and Hakim, email [email protected]. Episodes of The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
About The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the frontline. They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events. From conflict in the Middle East, to the US election, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday. Starting October 9th.
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