What in the World Podcast
Helping you make sense of what鈥檚 happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.
Episodes to download
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Made in Vietnam: Why its homegrown fashion is having a moment
Yesterday
Global celebs and fashion influencers are buying Vietnamese brands
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Can refreezing Arctic sea ice help save polar bears?
Tuesday
It's one potential solution to combat the loss of hunting grounds
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Why some athletes and musicians are using OnlyFans as a side hustle
Monday
鈥nd the stigma that comes with it
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It鈥檚 prom night in Uganda baby!
Last Friday
But make sure it鈥檚 over by 6pm (by order of the government)
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The ongoing mysteries of Egypt鈥檚 Pyramids of Giza
Last Thursday
Do we now know for certain how the Ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids?
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How politicians use styling to win hearts (and votes)
Last Wednesday
In South Korea, what presidential candidates are wearing is a hot topic
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How do musicians make money?
Tue 27 May 2025
And how much do they really get from us streaming their songs?
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Why Trump鈥檚 鈥榳hite genocide鈥� claim in South Africa is false
Mon 26 May 2025
We debunk the statements made by the US President
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The difficulties of getting aid into Gaza
Fri 23 May 2025
Israel has now allowed aid in - but distributing it is proving difficult
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Would you turn down a $400m plane?
Thu 22 May 2025
If so, President Trump thinks you鈥檙e a 鈥榮tupid person鈥�
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What鈥檚 being done to tackle skin-lightening in Nigeria?
Tue 20 May 2025
The WHO says 77% of women in Nigeria use skin-whitening products
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JAMB 2025: How Nigeria鈥檚 university entrance exams went wrong
Mon 19 May 2025
A record number of students failed because of power cuts and technical issues
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Why are young men getting hair transplants in Turkey?
Fri 16 May 2025
Thousands of people fly there each year for a new hairline - but is it safe?
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White snus: Why are teens, Swedes and footballers getting hooked?
Thu 15 May 2025
Nicotine pouches are increasingly popular with young people in Europe and the US
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How did Virat Kohli become one of the world鈥檚 biggest sports stars?
Wed 14 May 2025
And what legacy does he leave for Indian Test cricket?
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Big Ocean: The world鈥檚 first K-Pop band with hearing loss
Tue 13 May 2025
How do the Big Ocean members make and perform their music?
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Why are India and Pakistan clashing over Kashmir?
Mon 12 May 2025
All the background details you need to understand what鈥檚 been happening
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Could Bali become waste-free in just two years?
Tue 6 May 2025
As a tourist hotspot, single-use plastic is used a lot
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Why shea butter production could dry up
Mon 5 May 2025
The popular moisturising product is under threat from human activity
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Axolotls: How the endangered amphibian is making a comeback
Fri 2 May 2025
And what can we learn from their ability to regrow their body parts?
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Why would someone try to smuggle 5,000 ants?
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Kenya hopes to use bio-piracy laws to crack down on wildlife smuggling
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How does going into space impact the human body?
Tue 29 Apr 2025
Spending a lot of time in zero gravity can have all sorts of consequences
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Why is plastic surgery so popular in China?
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Apps to analyse faces and book surgery are also becoming more popular
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Are your fashion choices a 鈥榬ecession indicator鈥�?
Fri 25 Apr 2025
The office-core aesthetic isn鈥檛 just about style
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How inclusive is Korean make-up?
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Some K-beauty brands are expanding their colour ranges