DeepSummary
The episode starts with an update on the 2024 US presidential campaign, where President Joe Biden addressed his supporters at a rally in North Carolina, responding to concerns about his age and debating abilities after a lackluster performance in the first televised debate against Donald Trump. Biden acknowledged his struggles but vowed to fight on, stating, "when you get knocked down, you get back up."
The episode then shifts to Iran, where millions voted in the presidential election to replace the late Ibrahim Raisi. Despite a tightly controlled list of candidates, one reformist candidate, Masood Pezeshkian, attracted growing crowds with promises of improving women's rights and relations with the outside world. However, voter turnout was low, with many boycotting the election.
Other stories covered include the collapse of the roof at Delhi's main airport terminal during heavy rain, killing one person and injuring four others, and a report on Colombian rebels using TikTok to glorify their lives as guerrillas and recruit youngsters, luring them with promises of money, parties, and adventure.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The 2024 US presidential campaign is underway, with Biden and Trump trading barbs and addressing age and performance concerns.
- The Iranian presidential election saw low voter turnout and a tightly controlled list of candidates, raising questions about its legitimacy.
- Colombian rebels are using social media, particularly TikTok, to glorify their lifestyle and recruit youngsters, taking advantage of poverty and limited opportunities.
- The collapse of the Delhi airport terminal roof during heavy rain highlighted concerns about infrastructure safety and construction quality in India.
- Ravel's Bolero, a famous classical composition, is at the center of a copyright battle, with some parties claiming he had co-writers.
- A UK company has developed a super-fast charging battery that could potentially address range anxiety concerns and make electric vehicles more practical.
- Actor Russell Crowe's music career has come full circle, with his band performing at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival.
- Sponsor and promotional messages were interspersed throughout the episode, promoting various products and services.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Previously, one or two kids had a phone, but now most kids have access to a phone. The context overwhelms us. It is difficult to offer them quality of life when there is no food at home. And in this place they offer you three meals a day, and they're going to give you money on top of.“ by Lorena (teacher)
- “I first met the FarC when I was just four years old, and they taught me how to ride a bike. I saw the work they did in the communities.“ by Sebastian Martinez
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Episode Information
Global News Podcast
BBC World Service
6/28/24
US President Joe Biden has spoken at a rally in North Carolina - his first public event since he struggled in the first televised debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. He directly addressed concerns about his age, admitting he doesn't debate like he used to, but "when you get knocked down, you get back up". His Republican opponent, Donald Trump, also held a rally. He boasted to voters in Virginia about his past presidential record and claimed victory in Thursday's debate. Also: The roof of the main airport terminal in the Indian city of Delhi collapses in heavy rain, and the Colombian schoolchildren being lured by rebels on TikTok.