What in the World Podcast
Helping you make sense of what’s 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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COP28: How to stop your climate anxiety flaring up
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Activists share their strategies for dealing with feelings of despair about the planet
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Tanzania floods: What’s it like to live through a landslide?
Wed 6 Dec 2023
Dozens of people have been killed following torrential rain
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Why are Venezuela and Guyana locked in a land dispute?
Tue 5 Dec 2023
Venezuela has voted to claim Essequibo - an oil-rich region part of Guyana
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Why has Russia’s Supreme Court labelled the LGBT movement “extremist�
Mon 4 Dec 2023
Some LGBT Russians told us they’re questioning their future in the country
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Why did it take so long to rescue the Indian tunnel workers?
Fri 1 Dec 2023
And what effect does being trapped underground have on your body and your mind?
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The controversial climate summit held in an oil state: What is COP28?
Thu 30 Nov 2023
We’re talking all things COP; what is it and what are people there hoping to achieve?
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How TikTok is changing the music industry ft. Sofi Tukker
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Their new song Veneno is an example of a viral remix
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Why are so many historic celebrity sexual assault cases being filed now?
Tue 28 Nov 2023
How a new law in the state of New York has led to a flurry of accusations
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Israel-Gaza: The hostage and prisoner release explained
Mon 27 Nov 2023
There’s been a four-day pause in fighting
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Rammed earth: What is it and can it help tackle climate change?
Fri 24 Nov 2023
Why an alternative construction technique is becoming increasingly popular
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OpenAI: What’s going on and what does it mean for the future of AI?
Thu 23 Nov 2023
The Silicon Valley drama raises big questions about AI’s use
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Brazil heatwave: What’s it got to do with El Niño?
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been impacted
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How a chainsaw wielding TV star became Argentina’s president
Tue 21 Nov 2023
TikTok helped him reach young people
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Fentanyl: Why is it killing so many young Americans?
Mon 20 Nov 2023
The deadly drug has become the biggest killer of 18-45 year olds in the US
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Gaza: Why is Al-Shifa hospital so important to both sides?
Fri 17 Nov 2023
The biggest hospital in Gaza City has been raided by the Israeli military
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Miss Universe: Can beauty pageants ever be inclusive?
Thu 16 Nov 2023
New rules allow married women and mothers to compete
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How people smugglers are using social media in Pakistan
Wed 15 Nov 2023
They’re openly encouraging people to make illegal journeys
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How removing tattoos can help people cope with trauma
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Dermatologists are using lasers to erase gang and trafficking tattoos
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Marvel mishaps: Are we sick of superheroes?
Thu 9 Nov 2023
The new MCU film, The Marvels, comes out this weekend and it's on track to underperform
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Delhi smog: How India is tackling air pollution
Wed 8 Nov 2023
Coal, cars and cooking fuels are all being looked at
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Asexuality: Is it the 'invisible' sexual orientation?
Mon 6 Nov 2023
Asexual people say they’re often misunderstood and dismissed
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How do you tackle toxic behaviour in gaming?
Fri 3 Nov 2023
Will a 'Good Game Playbook' reduce cases of abuse and harassment in gaming?
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Are "super-shoes" giving some runners an unfair advantage?
Thu 2 Nov 2023
Kelvin Kiptum has just set a new world record for a marathon wearing “super-shoesâ€
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The secret life of Chinese social media apps
Wed 1 Nov 2023
Why are some governments worried about WeChat and TikTok?
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What’s behind the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Tue 31 Oct 2023
Nearly seven million people have been internally displaced
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More money, more problems: How do currencies work?
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Nigeria’s currency has seen a big drop in value over the last few months
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Why are some Caribbean nations demanding slavery reparations?
Fri 27 Oct 2023
From Barbados to Jamaica, people say it’s time for former colonial powers to pay