The Inquiry Podcast
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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What鈥檚 going on with sargassum seaweed?
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Why is sargassum seaweed causing so much controversy?
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Has Toyota solved the electric car battery problem?
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Toyota has unveiled a revolutionary electric car battery.
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Is Venezuela about to invade its neighbour?
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Does President Maduro really have a right to claim Essequibo as a new Venezuelan state?
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Is Paris ready for the 2024 Olympics?
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Are Paris鈥檚 Olympic preparations on track for the Games next Summer?
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Have we reached a turning point with migraine medication?
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Could a new class of drugs change the lives of those living with migraine?
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Why is Bangladesh in turmoil?
Thu 23 Nov 2023
Can the Bangladesh government guarantee a free and fair election in January?
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Is the war in Ukraine at a stalemate?
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Charmaine Cozier asks is Ukraine鈥檚 war at a stalemate as fighting makes slow progress?
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What went wrong with Australia鈥檚 Indigenous call for a voice?
Thu 9 Nov 2023
Why didn't Australians listen to the voice of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders?
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What is the Human Cell Atlas?
Thu 2 Nov 2023
Why are thousands of scientists collecting biological data from people all over the world?
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What can US diplomacy achieve in the Middle East?
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Joe Biden has offered Israel unequivocal support, but can the US help negotiate peace?
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Is peace in the Arctic melting?
Thu 19 Oct 2023
The war in Ukraine and an isolated Russia means rising tensions in the Arctic.
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Can Europe solve its migrant crisis?
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Is there a way forward for European countries to work together on a fair migration policy?
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Why can鈥檛 Germany build enough homes?
Thu 5 Oct 2023
What are the causes of the house-building crisis in Germany?
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Can China and India fix their relationship?
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Can China and India reset their relations?
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Why is life expectancy falling in America?
Thu 21 Sep 2023
What鈥檚 behind the recent fall in life expectancy in America?
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What鈥檚 next for Palestinian leadership?
Thu 14 Sep 2023
Who will replace Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas?
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What鈥檚 wrong with our guts?
Thu 7 Sep 2023
Why do we spend billions of dollars each year soothing our stomachs?
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Are we alone in the universe?
Thu 31 Aug 2023
Why are US lawmakers asking questions about evidence of extra-terrestrial life?
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Can Brazil鈥檚 indigenous population save the Amazon?
Thu 17 Aug 2023
Do Brazil鈥檚 original inhabitants hold the key to the preservation of the Amazon?
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Can we stop oil?
Thu 10 Aug 2023
The challenge of meeting climate targets for economies dependent on oil production.
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Why is South Africa collapsing?
Thu 3 Aug 2023
How did South Africa鈥檚 infrastructure go from world class to decrepit?
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Are weight loss drugs the answer to obesity?
Thu 27 Jul 2023
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic help people lose weight but are they the answer to obesity?
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Is Venezuela a failed state?
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Why is oil rich Venezuela shedding its population by the millions?
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How can we stop wildfires?
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Wildfires are getting worse across the world. Why are they more frequent and intense?
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Is the global nuclear threat level rising?
Thu 6 Jul 2023
Is Russia鈥檚 war with Ukraine raising the nuclear threat level around the world?
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Can seawater save Venice from flooding?
Thu 29 Jun 2023
Will injecting seawater into wells below Venice ensure it has a future?
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Who will be the next Prime Minister of Thailand?
Thu 22 Jun 2023
The election is over, so why has the leader of Thailand鈥檚 government not been decided?
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Is it Endgame for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Thu 15 Jun 2023
Is content overload causing quality control problems in Marvel's cinematic universe?
