Podcast · 53 episodes
The Mishal Husain Show, page 2
by Bloomberg · English
Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every week. Mishal Husain, one of Britain's best interviewers, brings her signature blend of curiosity and tenacity to weekly conversations with world leaders, business titans, and cultural icons, revealing who they really are and how they see the world changing around them. Subscribe today at Bloomberg.com/audio or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For annotated transcripts of Mishal's conversations head to Bloomberg.com/latest/weekend-interview
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Hamlet, James Bond and SNL UK: Riz Ahmed on Reinventing Cultural IconsRiz Ahmed discusses his film Hamlet and how Shakespeare’s themes (family, loyalty, loss) feel “timely” amid modern political instability, grief, and perceived injustice.17 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
America’s Limits, Iran’s Leverage, Pakistan’s Moment: Maleeha Lodhi on a Shifting OrderMalika Lodhi, former Pakistan ambassador to Washington (twice), London, and the UN, explains why Pakistan helped broker US-Iran talks after weeks of war, and what it signals about a shifting, more…9 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
Lionel Shriver on Immigration, Identity and Why She Refuses to Stay QuietConversation with novelist Lionel Shriver about her novel A Better Life, immigration, national identity, and why she “refuses to stay quiet,” plus her views on transgender identity politics and…2 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 22 chapters
Why Israel Could Be Forced to Stop: Shira Efron on War, Fatigue and Netanyahu's StrategyShira Efron discusses Israel’s war with Iran and related fronts (Lebanon, Gaza, West Bank), Israeli public fatigue, Netanyahu’s strategy, and how US policy could force Israel to stop.27 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Ro Khanna on Stopping the Iran War, Taking on the ‘Epstein Class’ and Taxing BillionairesIn this episode of *The Mishal Husain Show*, US Representative Ro Khanna discusses his political journey, the push for accountability surrounding the Epstein files, efforts to end the war with Iran,…20 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 21 chapters
Why Iran Isn’t Breaking: Vali Nasr on Pain, Patience and the Uprising That Isn’t ComingA weekly podcast where Mishal Husain engages with world leaders, business moguls, and cultural figures, exploring their insights on global changes and personal narratives.13 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Middle East Expert Bernard Haykel on the Three Futures for Iran After the StrikesBernard Haykel explains the likely trajectory of Iran after US/Israeli strikes, arguing the conflict could widen across the Gulf and that Washington hasn’t planned post-strike scenarios.6 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 18 chapters
WHO Chief Tedros on Covid, China and Texting RFK JrThe Mishal Husain Show features essential weekly conversations with influential figures, revealing their perspectives on changing global dynamics.27 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Creator Maggie Kang on the Global Hit No One Saw ComingIn this episode of *The Mishal Husain Show*, host Mishal Husain interviews Maggie Kang, the creator of Netflix's blockbuster animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*.20 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Bonus Episode: The Andrew StoryIn this bonus episode of *The Mishal Husain Show*, host Mishal Husain delves into the implications of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles, on February 19.19 Feb 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
Author Andrey Kurkov on Winter in Kyiv and Why Putin Won’t StopAuthor Andrey Kurkov on Winter in Kyiv and Why Putin Won’t Stop13 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 21 chapters
David Miliband on Global Disorder, Labour’s ‘Mistakes’ and Deploying $1 Billion on CrisesDavid Miliband on Global Disorder, Labour’s ‘Mistakes’ and Deploying $1 Billion on Crises6 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 25 chapters
Netflix’s ‘Cover-Up’ Director Laura Poitras on ICE, ‘Domestic Terrorists’ and US SurveillanceA weekly conversation led by Mishal Husain with world leaders, business figures, and cultural icons, exploring critical global issues.30 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 25 chapters
Rutger Bregman Is Thinking About Billionaires, the US Versus Europe and Saving the WorldRutger Bregman Is Thinking About Billionaires, the US Versus Europe and Saving the World23 Jan 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
Jeanne Shaheen Is Pressing For Answers on Venezuela, Greenland and IranSenator Jean Shaheen discusses U.S. military operations and policy uncertainty involving Venezuela, plus allied concerns over Greenland and potential escalation related to Iran; she also covers…16 Jan 2026 · 33 min · 18 chapters
Peter Navarro Is Doubling Down on TariffsPeter Navarro discusses Trump-era and current tariff policy, especially toward China, and argues tariffs are necessary to counter “cheating” and protect U.S. manufacturing and working-class jobs.9 Jan 2026 · 35 min · 17 chapters
Kara Swisher Is Thinking About Life After TrumpAn interview with Kara Swisher about “life after Trump” and what big tech’s AI boom, IPO pipeline, and political alignment mean for the future; includes her broader critique of Silicon Valley’s…2 Jan 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
Elon Musk Wants Credit for Cutting Waste, Not Cutting AidElon Musk discusses his government advisory role (DOGE/Department of Government Efficiency), claims about cutting waste, Tesla “blowback,” SpaceX/Starlink plans, AI regulation, his OpenAI lawsuit,…26 Dec 2025 · 44 min · 24 chapters
Lynsey Addario Keeps Going Back to Photograph WarLynsey Addario, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, discusses why she keeps returning to war zones to document conflict and daily life, balancing empathy and compartmentalization, and how…19 Dec 2025 · 44 min · 20 chapters
Mustafa Suleyman Isn’t Like Everyone Else in Silicon ValleyMustafa Suleyman (Microsoft) discusses how AI is being used day-to-day, what “humanist superintelligence” should mean, and what governance and safety prerequisites are needed before pursuing systems…12 Dec 2025 · 45 min · 22 chapters
Salman Rushdie Isn’t Afraid of Free SpeechSalman Rushdie discusses his return to fiction with The Eleventh Hour and argues that free speech must be defended even when the speech is disliked.5 Dec 2025 · 43 min · 22 chapters
Ken Burns Says Gratitude Is the Missing Ingredient in Our PoliticsKen Burns argues gratitude—not binary thinking—is the missing ingredient in today’s politics, using his 12-hour PBS American Revolution series to show how history is complex, contradictory, and…28 Nov 2025 · 36 min · 17 chapters
Fei-Fei Li Helped Create AI, Now She Feels the ResponsibilityFei-Fei Li reflects on AI’s rapid post-ChatGPT impact, argues for human agency and responsible development, and outlines her “spatial intelligence” research via World Labs (including the Marble…21 Nov 2025 · 44 min · 25 chapters
Richard Moore Was Paid to Steal Secrets, Not Solve MysteriesRichard Moore, former MI6 chief (British foreign intelligence service), discusses today’s “extraordinarily contested” world, especially Ukraine, Gaza/Iran, and the US-China relationship; how MI6…14 Nov 2025 · 43 min · 23 chapters