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Feb 2025
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The challenges of change at the top of U...

Bbc World Service
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In a special edition, Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US president was comprehensively covered by all BBC World Service news shows, including a special edition of the Global News Podcast. But what challenges do the Trump presidency present for journalists, including the BBC’s news teams? We’re joined by a senior news editor and we hear listeners’ feedback.

Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon. A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

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