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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How a hospital murder led to India’s 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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Ukraine takes the fight to Russia
Tue 13 Aug 2024
It’s the biggest incursion since the war started
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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
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Why do some of Africa’s most promising start-ups fail?
Thu 8 Aug 2024
And what can you do to avoid the pitfalls and create a successful business?
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How the search for Miss South Africa turned ugly
Wed 7 Aug 2024
One contestant in this year's beauty pageant has faced backlash over her heritage
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How did student protests bring down Bangladesh's Prime Minister?
Tue 6 Aug 2024
Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India
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Oh rats! How cities from New York to Mombasa are taking on pests
Mon 5 Aug 2024
I got 99 problems problems but pests ain’t one
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Why are more people having surgery to be taller?
Fri 2 Aug 2024
Despite the risks, leg-lengthening surgeries are on the rise
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Venezuela elections: What you need to know
Thu 1 Aug 2024
Observers say Maduro’s win was 'not democratic'
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Your questions answered β€” from vaccines to vacations in North Korea
Wed 31 Jul 2024
We’re celebrating one year of What in the World
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How South Sudan's basketball team is making history at the Paris Olympics
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Former NBA star Luol Deng has been credited with the team’s success
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How do you clean up an oil spill?
Fri 26 Jul 2024
A tanker has sunk in the Philippines, creating a 3km long oil slick
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How green are the Olympics?
Thu 25 Jul 2024
And can the Paris 2024 Olympics really reduce emissions by half?
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Why are the Taliban welcoming tourists to Afghanistan?
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Foreign visitors have increased ten-fold since the Taliban takeover
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Joe Biden has dropped out, so now what?
Mon 22 Jul 2024
And is Kamala Harris gonna have a brat summer?
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Why are students in Bangladesh protesting?
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Police and students clashed at demonstrations over government job quotas
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Mpox: What does the new strain mean for you?
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Cases are on the rise again in Africa, with reports of a more dangerous strain
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The Ambani wedding and India’s super rich
Tue 16 Jul 2024
What does it tell us about wealth in India?
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Will AI really be worth the cost?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
It uses loads of power and some think it won’t be as revolutionary as tech companies say
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Why are some places fed up with tourists?
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Protesters in Barcelona have been spraying tourists with water pistols
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Tetanus Vaccines: What you need to know
Tue 9 Jul 2024
Despite claims online, there’s no evidence the jabs make you infertile
