People who could change the world in 2026
Our picks for who will have the power and influence to shape the next year’s big stories
The Global Story · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Who might have the power and influence to change the world in 2026? World leaders aside, we choose four people and discuss why they could intersect with some of the big stories and themes of the next year.
Producers: Xandra Ellin and Sam Chantarasak
Executive producer: James Shield
Mix: Travis Evans
Senior news editor: China Collins
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