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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Why "biopiracy" was a big talking point at COP 16
Yesterday
There鈥檚 a disagreement over who owns traditional knowledge
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Is Africa the next big player in esports and pro gaming?
Friday
The scene is growing fast in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Ghana
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Why some young people are fed up with the 鈥渂lack tax鈥�
Thursday
Sending money to relatives abroad has become tougher for many
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South Africa: Chris Brown gig shines light on violence against women
Last Wednesday
One women鈥檚 group wants to ban the US singer from performing
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Why women footballers are taking on an oil company
Fri 25 Oct 2024
Aramco has sponsorship rights for the Women's World Cup in 2027
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Why is labiaplasty on the rise in Brazil?
Thu 24 Oct 2024
And why there鈥檚 no such thing as a 鈥減erfect鈥� vulva
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Are the Yazidis any closer to justice?
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Ten years ago thousands of Yazidis were killed and enslaved by Islamic State group
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Why has Ivory Coast banned student unions?
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Union accused of murder, prostitution and torture
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Are attitudes towards India鈥檚 caste system changing?
Mon 21 Oct 2024
Some individuals are asserting their caste online, which others view as a step backwards.
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Liam Payne: Why One Direction fans are so heartbroken
Fri 18 Oct 2024
We hear from super fans globally, and a psychotherapist
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*EXTRA EPISODE* Hamas leader dead: What does this mean for the war in Gaza?
Fri 18 Oct 2024
We explain the significance of Yahya Sinwar鈥檚 death
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Israel, Lebanon and UN peacekeepers - what鈥檚 going on?
Thu 17 Oct 2024
And why is Israel attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
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US election: Why money matters to young voters
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Climate change and women鈥檚 rights are also top priorities
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Jupiter鈥檚 moon: Will we discover alien life beneath the ice?
Tue 15 Oct 2024
How Nasa鈥檚 Europa Clipper Mission could change life鈥檚 origin story
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How illegal gold mining impacts Ghana
Mon 14 Oct 2024
People are protesting the practice known as 鈥榞alamsey鈥�
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Why does Malawi have such high rates of cervical cancer?
Thu 10 Oct 2024
And what鈥檚 it got to do with the HPV vaccine?
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How is Rwanda managing the Marburg virus outbreak?
Wed 9 Oct 2024
We also look at Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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How is climate change affecting sport?
Tue 8 Oct 2024
And how are elite sporting events contributing to climate change?
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How has life changed in Israel and Gaza?
Mon 7 Oct 2024
It鈥檚 been one year since the attacks on the 7th October
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Does Moo Deng have pretty privilege?
Fri 4 Oct 2024
Cuter animals get more attention and funding for conservation
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How modern slavery hides in plain sight
Tue 1 Oct 2024
The 麻豆社 found evidence of modern slavery at a McDonald's franchise in the UK
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How do you get a star on Hollywood鈥檚 Walk of Fame?
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Batman just got one - how much did he have to pay?
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Should museums give back looted treasures like the Benin Bronzes?
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone and other artefacts to be returned
