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The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim
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Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. This is the podcast where they share 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 Trump presidency, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise
New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday.
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The World...slightly later than billed
Jul 1, 202500:00:40Summary readyThe World will be in your feeds a little later than usual this week. To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
SummaryDo Israel and Iran know ‘what the f***’ they’re doing now?
Jun 24, 202500:31:19Summary readyIn this episode, Richard and Yalda react to US President Donald Trump’s ‘they don't know what the f**k they're doing’’ comment on the White House lawn as the shaky Israel-Iran ceasefire comes into effect. Yalda gives Richard her inside scoop on the phone call Trump had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop him from bombing Iran and further violating the ceasefire.They also ask each other what could come next and answer a question on what regime change would entail in Iran.Episode contains language some will find offensive.To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
SummaryBONUS EPISODE: Trump bombs Iran
Jun 22, 202500:21:32Summary readyIn this bonus episode, Richard and Yalda get together and talk about President Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear sites in Iran.Yalda is in Jerusalem and Richard is in Tel Aviv where both of them have been reporting all night long.Yalda reveals what her contacts are telling her about the extent of the damage done to the sites. They then ask, what could happen next?To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
SummaryInside Israel-Iran conflict special
Jun 18, 202500:28:45Summary readyIn this episode, Yalda and Richard meet up in Tel Aviv as they are both in Israel reporting on the Israel-Iran conflict. Yalda has been in Jerusalem since Israel launched its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, military bases and top commanders. She discusses with Richard the toll this new war is taking on the region and the people of both Israel and Iran. She also unpacks her interviews with the president of Israel and Iran’s ambassador to the UK. Richard has just been at the site of the latest missile attack from Iran and gives his eyewitness account from the scene. He also shares his thoughts on the possibility of a ceasefire or regime change in Iran – a country he spent nearly a month in a few weeks ago.To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
SummaryIsrael v Iran – what's next?
Jun 13, 202500:17:26Summary readyIsrael has attacked Iran and its operation will continue for "as many days as it takes", according to Benjamin Netanyahu – meanwhile, Iran's leader has vowed "severe punishment" in return. In this extra episode of The World, Yalda Hakim is joined by Sky News' international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to ask why Israel decided to launch these attacks now and whether this is the start of something much bigger. He's standing in for Richard - who is on his way to the Middle East. Yalda reveals what she's hearing from Mossad agents in Israel and Dominic - who has just returned from Iran - explains why the leaders there are boxed in a corner. Also - Yalda and Dominic discuss whether the initial response from the rest of the world will hold. Can Donald Trump stay out of any escalation? And what does it mean for the UK? To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
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Is Ukraine winning the spy war? In conversation with ex-CIA chief
Jun 11, 202500:44:11Summary readyThis week, Richard is in Ukraine, recording just hours after the country was hit with 500 drones from Russia. He is in Mykolaiv and brings Yalda up to speed with what the city is like, over two years into the conflict.Yalda then takes Richard behind the scenes of her headline-making interview with the Russian ambassador to the UK who blamed Britain for the Operation 'Spiderweb' drone attack.Then, they are joined by ex-CIA director John Brennan who was head of the spy organisation from 2013-2017. He was in post when the CIA began working with and training Ukrainians and he tells Richard and Yalda why he thinks Ukrainian spies are now some of the best in the world.He also gives his take on Trump's peace plans, which he calls "naïve" and "unsophisticated".The three of them also dissect the protests going on in LA.To get in touch or to share questions for Richard and Yalda, email theworld@sky.ukEpisodes of The World With Richard Engel And Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
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Introducing... The Wargame
Jun 5, 202500:02:53Summary readyA bunker. A scenario. A group of former senior ministers, military chiefs and other experts. Russia knows our weaknesses – but do you? Sky News' security and defence editor Deborah Haynes presents The Wargame – a major new five-part series from Sky News and Tortoise, set in the near future. Launching 10th June.
SummaryHas Ukraine proved Trump wrong?
Jun 4, 202500:35:05Summary readyThis week, Richard and Yalda talk about ‘Operation Spiderweb' - the Ukrainian drone attack that is being described by some analysts as 'Russia's Pearl Harbor'. How did Ukraine pull this unprecedented attack off? Where does this leave peace talks? And how might President Putin respond? Richard and Yalda also reflect on the difficulties of not being able to report from inside Gaza. Israel has previously said it has escorted journalists to Gaza to allow them to report safely.Yalda also dissects the Gaza special programme she fronted and dissects two of the interviews she did. One which saw a former UN humanitarian chief use the word genocide to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, and the other which saw a heated debate with Netanyahu's former adviser.You can watch Yalda's special programme here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0rlmON8leA To get in touch or to share questions for Richard and Yalda, email theworld@sky.ukEpisodes of The World With Richard Engel And Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
SummaryCould a ceasefire deal in Gaza be close?
May 28, 202500:34:34Summary readyAs international criticism of Israel’s latest military offensive in Gaza mounts, Richard and Yalda ask how likely a ceasefire is in the coming weeks. Also, one of Richard’s contacts tells him how Israel is using talking drones in Gaza which he describes as ‘like something from Black Mirror’.Yalda unpacks her interview with a Hamas official who has an interesting revelation about negotiations. Meanwhile, Richard gives his thoughts on how possible a US-Iran nuclear deal is. He also unveils the life of the super-rich in Iran's capital.Later on, they both try to make sense of the latest drama between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. To get in touch or to share questions for Richard and Yalda, email theworld@sky.ukEpisodes of The World With Richard Engel And Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
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Former spy chief on Gaza, China, and cyberwarfare
May 21, 202500:43:19Summary readyFormer GCHQ director Sir Jeremy Fleming joins Richard and Yalda for a wide-ranging conversation covering the war in Gaza, Donald Trump’s foreign policy, the threat of China and the dangers of AI.What does the former spy chief think will happen in the war in Ukraine? How close is a nuclear deal with Iran? What are the biggest threats to the UK’s national security?Sir Jeremy, who held the top role for six years before leaving in 2023, also answers questions from listeners on spies, cyber wars and who might be the next James Bond.GCHQ, short for Government Communications Headquarters, is the UK's largest intelligence agency, focusing on counter terrorism, cyber security and international intelligence.To get in touch or to share questions for Richard and Yalda, email theworld@sky.ukClick here to visit their YouTube channel where you can watch all the episodes.Episodes of The World With Richard Engel And Yalda Hakim will be available every Wednesday on all podcast platforms.
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