The Inquiry Podcast
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Can the statues of Easter Island survive climate change?
Thu 1 Aug 2024
Giant human shaped statues, or Moai, sacred to the Rapa Nui people are under threat
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What can a rusting warship tell us about tensions in the South China Sea?
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Why is the Sierra Madre naval ship the focus of contested waters?
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How worried should humans be about bird flu?
Thu 18 Jul 2024
How worried should we be that US dairy farm workers have been infected by bird flu?
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Can the Democrats replace Biden?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
How easy would it be to replace Joe Biden in the US presidential elections?
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What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Hungary to hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months
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Do we have enough energy to power AI?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
AI comes with a cost. Every time we give it a task, it uses electricity.
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Why is Kenya getting involved in Haiti?
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Why is Kenya offering help to tackle Haiti鈥檚 gangs?
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What does a designer handbag say about South Korean politics?
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The gift that caused a scandal, and its political consequences
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Is Georgia turning its back on Europe?
Thu 6 Jun 2024
With protests dividing the nation, what鈥檚 next for Georgia?
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What can the world鈥檚 biggest iceberg tell us?
Thu 30 May 2024
How is Iceberg A23a impacting the ocean ?
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Is Myanmar on the brink of collapse?
Thu 23 May 2024
Civil war, economic instability and a military struggling to govern. Can Myanmar survive?
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Is Turkey getting more dangerous for women?
Thu 16 May 2024
Are women鈥檚 rights in Turkey being eroded ?
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Has US military aid come in time for President Zelensky?
Thu 9 May 2024
What鈥檚 next for Ukraine, now that America鈥檚 landmark aid bill has been agreed?
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Can Texas go it alone on border control?
Thu 2 May 2024
Does Texas have a legal right to control immigration?
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How secure is Benjamin Netanyahu鈥檚 leadership?
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Can Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold on to power?
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Are we close to a breakthrough for Multiple Sclerosis?
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Are scientists close to a breakthrough for multiple sclerosis?
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Is climate change impacting chocolate production?
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Is the global chocolate market under threat?
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Will neighbouring countries follow El Salvador's lead on crime?
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Is El Salvador鈥檚 crackdown on crime inspiring its neighbours?
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Is our future underground?
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Will extreme heat driven by climate change force our cities underground?
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Can Mexico win its battle with US gun companies?
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Will Mexico鈥檚 lawsuit against US gun companies be successful?
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What鈥檚 going on with the pyramids?
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Why did Egypt announce plans to renovate one its most famous pyramids?
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Who will be next to walk on the moon?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Over fifty years since the last moon landing, who will win the race to get there again?
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Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Church?
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Audrey Brown asks if Ethiopians are losing faith in their Orthodox Church?
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Can the Vatican stop Nicaragua鈥檚 Catholic crackdown?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
Is Pope Francis doing enough to help Catholics in Nicaragua?
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What does Iran want?
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Amid growing tensions in the Middle East, Charmaine Cozier asks what Iran wants?
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Can Indonesia pull off relocating its capital?
Thu 18 Jan 2024
How realistic is Indonesia鈥檚 long term plan to relocate its capital?
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Why is the US Army struggling to recruit new soldiers?
Thu 11 Jan 2024
The US Army faces challenges enlisting enough new troops.
