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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How did thousands of pagers simultaneously explode in Lebanon?
Thu 19 Sep 2024
And what actually is a pager?
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Why has badminton become code for sex in Hong Kong?
Wed 18 Sep 2024
We look at how sex education varies around the world
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The second Trump assassination attempt and the Secret Service
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Who protects presidents and do things need to change?
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Why SpaceX sent a billionaire to walk in space
Mon 16 Sep 2024
鈥nd why two NASA astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station
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Wildfires and drought in Brazil - what does it mean for the Amazon?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
And what wildlife is at risk in the Amazon, Cerrado and Pantanal areas?
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How are attitudes to sickle cell changing?
Thu 12 Sep 2024
The hereditary blood disorder affects millions around the world
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Has the US given up on gun control?
Wed 11 Sep 2024
There's been another school shooting but will anything change?
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How dangerous is it to be part of the opposition in Venezuela?
Mon 9 Sep 2024
Edmundo Gonz谩lez, the opposition candidate, is in Spain after being given asylum
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Are we too obsessed with celebrities like Chappell Roan?
Wed 4 Sep 2024
Chappell Roan has called out 鈥榗reepy behaviour鈥� of some fans
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Why has the founder of Telegram been arrested?
Fri 30 Aug 2024
And what this says about free speech, and even the war between Russia and Ukraine
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Are diamonds losing their sparkle?
Thu 29 Aug 2024
And can lab-grown diamonds be an ethical alternative?
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Israeli settlers are seizing land in the West Bank. Will it be permanent?
Wed 28 Aug 2024
The war in Gaza has lead to a surge in settler violence in the occupied West Bank
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Let the games begin!
Tue 27 Aug 2024
The 17th Paralympic Games begin this week
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How bad are private jets for the environment?
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Starbucks鈥� new CEO Brian Niccol is under fire for his super commute
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Black Myth: Wukong - what does it tell us about Chinese gaming?
Fri 23 Aug 2024
And does it live up to the hype?
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What鈥檚 it like living with disability in Somalia?
Thu 22 Aug 2024
And will its new Disability Act make a difference?
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How a Disney+ contract led to arguments around a woman鈥檚 death
Wed 21 Aug 2024
Terms and Conditions can have strange consequences
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Why are some passports worth more than others?
Tue 20 Aug 2024
Visas can also be distributed unequally.
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How a hospital murder led to India鈥檚 doctors going on strike
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Protesters want a stronger law to better protect medical staff against violence
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Stunt philanthropy: Who is it really good for?
Fri 16 Aug 2024
MrBeast is known for giving fans cash, cars and even houses
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Diplomatic immunity: What happens when things go wrong?
Thu 15 Aug 2024
A girl in Zimbabwe was recently killed in a road accident which involved a US diplomat
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Cocaine sharks: Why are marine animals being tested for drugs?
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Crabs, shrimp and other sea life are absorbing our drugs and prescription meds
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Paris Olympics Q&A: From viral mishaps to the Noah Lyles photo finish
Mon 12 Aug 2024
We explain the key moments from the Summer Games
