Sky News and NBC News have joined forces to introduce a new podcast focused on global affairs – The World With Richard Engel And Yalda Hakim.
This innovative podcast merges first-hand accounts from around the globe with thorough analysis and discussions featuring influential figures.
The show will be hosted by Sky News’ primary international news anchor Yalda Hakim alongside NBC News’ senior foreign correspondent Richard Engel.
New episodes are set to be released every Wednesday starting from 9 October.
The duo intends to provide listeners with a “thoughtful exploration of our world’s most intricate challenges” and offer “an up-close perspective” on the events influencing our planet.
Hakim remarked: “We are witnessing a period of escalating conflict and division. I hope this podcast can act as a safe harbor amidst the turmoil.”
Engel noted: “Launching this podcast is timely in our current global landscape. We are actively covering conflicts with widespread implications.”
David Rhodes, executive chairman of Sky News Group, stated: “These challenging times demand deeper insight and analysis – which is precisely the journalism that Yalda Hakim and Richard Engel are committed to delivering.”
“For over five years, Sky News and NBC News have operated under the same corporate structure.
“The partnership between Yalda and Richard will showcase the international strengths of that collaboration: delivering comprehensive stories first to global audiences.”
David Verdi, EVP of global newsgathering at NBC News, expressed: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Sky News to unite these exceptional journalists in a single program accessible to audiences everywhere.”
To connect or to submit queries for Engel and Hakim, please email theworld@sky.uk
