The Global Story: Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
Global News Podcast
BBC
4.3 • 8.3K Ratings
🗓️ 15 February 2026
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
Two weeks after the latest release of the Epstein files, the headlines keep pouring in.
In just the past few days, revelations in the documents have nearly brought down a British prime minister, and implicated politicians and royals from around the world. The files are even fuelling speculation about whether the late sex offender could have been a spy.
We speak to Nomia Iqbal, BBC World Affairs Correspondent, about what we’ve learned this week about the international fallout of the Epstein scandal.
The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. For more episodes, just search 'The Global Story' wherever you get your BBC Podcasts.
Producers: Viv Jones, Valerio Esposito and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: Epstein files. Credit: Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA/Shutterstock
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts. |
| 0:05.8 | Hey there, I'm Asma Khalid. |
| 0:07.9 | And I'm Tristan Redmond, and we're here with a bonus episode for you from the Global Story podcast. |
| 0:13.1 | The world order is shifting. Old alliances are fraying and new ones are emerging. |
| 0:19.3 | Some of this turbulence can be traced to decisions made in the United States. |
| 0:23.5 | But the U.S. isn't just a cause of the upheaval. |
| 0:26.7 | Its politics are also a symptom of it. |
| 0:29.9 | Every day we focus on one story, looking at how America and the world shape each other. |
| 0:35.3 | So we hope you enjoy this episode. |
| 0:37.1 | And to find more of our show, just search for The Global Story, wherever you get your BBC podcasts. |
| 0:44.5 | If you can't keep up with all the Epstein news, fear not. |
| 0:48.6 | You're not alone. |
| 0:51.2 | This week, we've seen the files nearly but not quite bring down a British Prime Minister. |
| 0:56.5 | A day of extreme jeopardy for Secure Stama over the scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson and his links with Geoffrey Epstein |
| 1:03.7 | is ending tonight with his cabinet rallying round him and his backbench MPs applauding him. |
| 1:09.5 | The US Attorney General Pam Bondi and US Congress people went at each other like cats and dogs in an Epstein committee hearing. |
| 1:17.1 | These are obviously improper redactions. |
| 1:20.1 | And let me stop for a minute. |
| 1:21.2 | I'm talking. |
| 1:22.3 | If they're not privileged. |
| 1:23.6 | Quiet. |
| 1:24.1 | Don't yell at me. |
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