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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Africa and FGM: When will it end?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
The Gambia could be about to reverse its ban, but elsewhere rates are going down
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Why has South Africa fallen out of love with the ANC?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Once led by Nelson Mandela, the party had its worst election result since apartheid ended
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Donald Trump guilty verdict: What just happened?
Fri 31 May 2024
Could Trump go to prison, can he still become president and what did he actually do?
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All Eyes on Rafah: What does it mean?
Thu 30 May 2024
We explain how the AI generated image went viral on Instagram
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Is climate change making plane turbulence worse?
Wed 29 May 2024
Severe turbulence is rare but it seems to be becoming more common
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How the far right is using TikTok in Germany
Tue 28 May 2024
The Alternative f眉r Deutschland party (AfD) uses viral content to reach young people
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Is South Korea stealing Chinese culture?
Mon 27 May 2024
Some people say K-pop group IVE has appropriated Chinese traditions in a new music video
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In hot water: What鈥檚 turning the world鈥檚 coral white?
Fri 24 May 2024
What are people in Zanzibar and Bali doing to try to bring coral back to life?
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Why are Gen Z protesting in Georgia?
Thu 23 May 2024
They鈥檙e demonstrating against a new law the government is trying to bring in
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B-girl Raygun explains breakdancing ahead of the Paris Olympics
Wed 22 May 2024
The 2024 Summer Games welcome breaking for the first time
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Is AI blurring reality in the Indian elections?
Tue 21 May 2024
Bollywood deepfakes have been circulating online
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Is the Premier League going to give VAR the red card?
Fri 17 May 2024
English football clubs will vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees
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Electric vehicles: Charging up or powering down?
Thu 16 May 2024
The EV industry is sending mixed signals - what鈥檚 going on?
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Is the world experiencing more flooding?
Tue 14 May 2024
Brazil, Kenya, and Libya have all experienced flooding in the last few months
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Why was Eurovision so controversial this year?
Mon 13 May 2024
Protests against Israel鈥檚 participation over the war in Gaza overshadowed the event
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Why North Korea鈥檚 TikTok hit is so catchy
Fri 10 May 2024
Parades, state media and songs all help spread government propaganda
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Can social media apps help you save money?
Tue 7 May 2024
With costs going up around the world many are turning to apps for advice
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Where鈥檚 all the sex gone in movies?
Mon 6 May 2024
One study says sex scenes in Hollywood films have dropped by 40% since 2000
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Why are so many people in gaming losing their jobs?
Fri 3 May 2024
And will these job cuts affect the quality of video games?
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Why is Zimbabwe launching a new currency?
Thu 2 May 2024
And does changing a country鈥檚 money ever work?
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Why are student protests in the US spreading?
Wed 1 May 2024
Columbia & UCLA are two universities which have seen major demonstrations about Gaza
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From pangolins to plants: how we鈥檙e getting better at protecting nature
Tue 30 Apr 2024
A new global study shines a light on what鈥檚 working
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What鈥檚 causing the blackouts in Sierra Leone?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
How do you cope when the power goes out?
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How will the US TikTok ban affect me?
Thu 25 Apr 2024
We explain why the American government has given TikTok an ultimatum
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