The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

By Sky News

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 flas... more

4.6

158158 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim:

How many episodes does The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim episodes:

November 12, 2025 Inside Colombia - is Trump preparing for war?
Donald Trump has moved a large amount of US military force to the Caribbean, but why?
Trump recently referred to Colombia's left-wing president, Gustavo Petro, as "an illegal drug leader" and has ordered even more troops to the region.
The US military has been bombing alleged "drug-boats" suspected of taking illegal drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl to the US, but are drugs just one part of the story? And how might it escalate?
Richard is on the ground in Colombia where he explains how tensions have built and why China might play a role in Trump's motivations.
Yalda discusses the importance of Syrian leader, Ahmed al Sharaa, visiting the White House.
Previously labelled a terrorist by the US, al Sharaa had a $10m bounty on his head and led a faction of al Qaeda, yet now he is in the Oval Office being labelled "handsome" by Trump. How could this impact the dynamics of the Middle East?
You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.
Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at [email protected]
...more
34min
November 05, 2025 From New York to Iran: how are young people upsetting the establishment?
What does Zohran Mamdani's win in the New York mayoral race mean for America? Will the Democrats embrace him? What will Donald Trump do?
The youngest person in 100 years has just been elected the city's mayor and Yalda and Dominic Waghorn - stepping in this week for Richard - assess what's happened.
While young people voted overwhelmingly for Mamdani, young people in Iran’s capital Tehran defied authorities and came out singing and dancing in the streets. But what does this tell us about the current status of the regime? Dom has been to Iran recently and tells Yalda what he thinks.
Dom also brings an update on Sudan where horrifying images are emerging. He has spoken to the Sudanese ambassador to the UK who says a genocide is unfolding and the world must wake up.
You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.
Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at [email protected]
...more
44min
November 03, 2025 Cheat Sheet... A new podcast from Sky News
Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost bring you the Cheat Sheet to the day’s news in 10 minutes.
On this first episode, they look at the Huntington mass stabbing and hear from an eye witness. Sophy’s spoken to the sole survivor of the Air India crash which killed 241 people back in June. And Wilf’s heard from the US ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens, who wants the UK to keep drilling for oil and gas. And India’s women bring home the cricket World Cup.
...more
12min
October 15, 2025 Is Hamas ready to give up Gaza?
Could civil war be about to erupt in Gaza?

As all the remaining living hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023, are freed, and almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israel are released, Yalda and Richard are in Tel Aviv to debrief on a momentous day for the Middle East.

But with outbreaks of violence between Hamas and rival militias in Gaza, could the Strip be about to descend into civil war?

Yalda was the first journalist to speak to Hamas after the ceasefire was announced, and she asked the spokesman whether the group were ready to put down their arms and leave government. She unpacks her interview with Richard.

The two of them give their assessments on if the peace will last and why the hardest part of Trump's 20-point peace plan is yet to come.

You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here. To get in touch or to share your questions, email [email protected].

And share your thoughts on the podcast by filling out our short survey here.
...more
25min
October 10, 2025 BONUS EPISODE: Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last?
Will Hamas agree to disarm? Will the bodies of all the hostages in Gaza be recovered? Will Israel keep up its side of the ceasefire deal?

In this bonus episode of The World podcast, Richard and Yalda are recording from Jerusalem reviewing the last few days.

Live on air, Yalda got a text from a source inside the negotiating room who gave her the heads up an agreement was coming sooner than expected.

The two of them discuss the deal, and crucially, what will happen next. They also answer some of your questions.

You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here. To get in touch or to share your questions, email [email protected].

And share your thoughts on the podcast by filling out our short survey here.
...more
17min
October 07, 2025 Is peace any closer two years on from October 7?
How close is a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas? Just how badly does Donald Trump want the Nobel Peace Prize? Why has Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to this deal now?

Richard and Yalda are both in Israel, two years on from the October 7 Hamas attacks, in a week where a ceasefire could be close between the two sides.

Both Richard and Yalda have been speaking to the family members of hostages still in Gaza as well as those who were taken captive.

They also reflect on two years of devastating war in Gaza which has left 67,000 Palestinians dead. Thousands are without homes and without adequate access to food and aid as Israel continues to bomb parts of the Strip. Will Donald Trump's call to stop the bombardment be listened to?

We love making this podcast and we're always looking at ways to make it even better. We'd really appreciate it if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out our short survey here.
...more
43min
October 01, 2025 Will Trump's Gaza plan leave eternal peace in the Middle East?
A new US-brokered deal is on the table: Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza is endorsed by Benjamin Netanyahu and awaiting Hamas's response. It promises hostages freed, aid flowing, and Gaza rebuilt under international oversight.

But who really gains, and who gets to decide Gaza's future? Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim break down the proposal and speak to key players about whether peace is finally within reach, or still a distant hope.

Did you know you can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here. To get in touch or to share your questions, email [email protected].

We love making this podcast and we're always looking at ways to make it even better. We'd really appreciate it if you could take a couple of minutes to fill out our short survey here.
...more
30min
September 24, 2025 Your countries are "going to hell”: Trump versus the world at the UN
What was Donald Trump’s message to the world in his UN speech? Will his position on Gaza ever shift? Will the UK’s recognition of a state of Palestine actually do anything for the Palestinians in Gaza?

Yalda is recording from New York where the United Nations General Assembly is taking place. All the most prominent world leaders are there to talk about global politics and diplomacy. Yalda talks about the most surprising thing she saw – and the inside information she got from former Director of the CIA General David Petraeus.

Richard has an update from a brother and sister in Gaza that he has known for nearly 5 years. Their house has been bombed by Israel and now they have to leave their home in Gaza City.

To visit their YouTube page where you can watch new episodes, click here.

To get in touch or to share questions, email [email protected]
...more
33min
September 17, 2025 Zelenskyy tells Yalda: Trump, the time to act is now
What do you do when the President of Ukraine tells you he wants an interview? You get on a plane and go.

Yalda is recording in Kyiv just after she sat down with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who agreed to an exclusive interview the day before Donald Trump's state visit to the UK. He also agreed to a rare walk with Yalda around bombed-out Kyiv to show her the extent of the Russian damage.

What was his message for Donald Trump? For Europe? For NATO?

Yalda breaks down what Zelenskyy said with Richard and gives some behind the scenes of what goes into an interview like this.

To watch Yalda’s full one hour interview with Zelenskyy, click here.

To get in touch or to share questions, email [email protected]
...more
35min
September 10, 2025 BONUS EPISODE: Bombs in Doha and drones in Poland
How significant is Israel’s airstrike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar?

And, with Russian military drones being shot down in Polish airspace, what will NATO do?

Richard and Yalda debrief on the international reaction to the latest from the Middle East and Europe.
Also featuring interviews with the US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and NATO general secretary Mark Rutte.

To watch the whole of Richard's interview with Mike Huckabee, click here.

If you'd like to get in touch or ask Richard and Yalda a question, you can email: [email protected].
...more
19min

FAQs about The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim:

How many episodes does The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.