People who could change the world in 2026

from The Global Story · host BBC World Service

Who might have the power and influence to change the world in 2026? World leaders aside, we choose four people and discuss why they could intersect with some of the big stories and themes of the next year. Producers: Xandra Ellin and Sam Chantarasak Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Image: FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring a goal. Credit: Pablo Morano/Reuters.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 6, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

People who could change the world in 2026

0:00 26:36

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Global Story?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this The Global Story episode published?

This episode was published on January 6, 2026.

Can I download this The Global Story episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!