The Global Story: US at 250 – your questions answered

5 July 2026 · 27m

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As the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding, this week The Global Story has been exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has shaped the modern world. In this episode, listeners from The Global Story and Global News Podcast ask their questions to hosts Asma Khalid, Tristan Redman and Celia Hatton. BBC’s international editor, Jeremy Bowen, who has reported from more than 90 countries over the past 40 years, also joins.

To hear more of the US and the World at 250 special episodes, search for The Global Story, wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

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