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What in the World

Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world.

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Episodes (737 available)

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, How Asia is adapting to getting less oil from Iran

The war is pushing some countries towards renewable energy

26 May 2026

9 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Trump says yes to psychedelic drug research

Scientists believe some hallucinogens could treat PTSD

25 May 2026

11 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Wish you weren’t here! How tourism is impacting Caribbean beaches

Locals say they can’t access their own bit of paradise

22 May 2026

9 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Should people be allowed to bet on war?

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket say they aren't gambling sites.

21 May 2026

11 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is the new strain in DR Congo?

And how concerned should we be about it?

20 May 2026

11 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Meet the call centre workers dealing with your complaints

There are big call centre hubs around the world, including in Latin America

19 May 2026

9 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Why did Drake release three albums at the same time?

Courting streams and serving diss tracks

18 May 2026

9 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, President Trump in China: Deal or no deal?

Trade, Taiwan and Iran were all on the agenda for President Trump and President Xi.

15 May 2026

11 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, Jet fuel shortages explained - in under 10 minutes

Is jet fuel running out and can I still travel?

14 May 2026

9 mins

News imageWhat in the World, What in the World, The rise of the rambling voice note

Are your voice notes 10-minute podcasts (like this episode)?

13 May 2026

10 mins

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