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World's Toughest Job

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by Foreign Policy

8 episodes

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The United Nations secretary-general has been said to hold the “most impossible job in the world.” And for just the 10th time in the organization’s history, a new candidate will soon be stepping into that role. Through immersive storytelling and voices from around the globe, World’s Toughest Job explores the challenges facing the next UN leader. Over eight episodes, we’ll examine how the secretary-general might make a difference on issues including economic turbulence, superpower rivalries, artificial intelligence, inequality, and climate change. This is about more than the one person who will step up to lead an organization. It’s an existential moment for the UN, the one place where countries have a voice and a vote. Get it wrong, and we all feel the consequences. Get it right, and it could mark a turning point for the organization … and the world. World's Toughest Job is a co-production of Foreign Policy and the UN Foundation.

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Recent Episodes

June 23, 2026

Can the UN Still Act as the Emergency Platform the World Needs?

Jasmin Bauomy and Mark Malloch-Brown interview Sigrid Kaag, Martin Griffiths, and Aarathi Krishnan about the UN's role as the world's emergency platform during complex global crises.

June 16, 2026

How Can a New Secretary-General Protect the Infrastructure We All Depend on?

Host Jasmin Baoumy and Mark Malloch-Brown interview Sal Mercogliano, Elisabeth Braw, and Parag Khanna on how the UN Secretary-General can protect global infrastructure from emerging threats.

June 9, 2026

As Another Economic Crisis Looms, How Should the UN Respond?

Host Jasmin Baoumy and Mark Malloch-Brown interview Homi Kharas, Carlos Lopes, and Attiya Waris about how the UN can respond to looming economic crises and fulfill its potential for global economic governance.

8 total episodes available with 6 transcripts

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What is World's Toughest Job?: The United Nations secretary-general has been said to hold the “most impossible job in the world.” And for just the 10th time in the organization’s history, a new candidate will soon be stepping into that role.

Through immersive storytelling and voices from around the globe, World’s Toughest Job explores the challenges facing the next UN leader.

Over eight episodes, we’ll examine how the secretary-general might make a difference on issues including economic turbulence, superpower rivalries, artificial intelligence, inequality, and climate change.

This is about more than the one person who will step up to lead an organization. It’s an existential moment for the UN, the one place where countries have a voice and a vote.

Get it wrong, and we all feel the consequences. Get it right, and it could mark a turning point for the organization … and the world.

World's Toughest Job is a co-production of Foreign Policy and the UN Foundation.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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