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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Why India's Cockroach Janta Party has got people talking
Today
The group's Instagram account has amassed more than 22 million followers
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How Asia is adapting to getting less oil from Iran
Yesterday
The war is pushing some countries towards renewable energy
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Trump says yes to psychedelic drug research
Monday
Scientists believe some hallucinogens could treat PTSD
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Wish you weren’t here! How tourism is impacting Caribbean beaches
Friday
Locals say they can’t access their own bit of paradise
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Should people be allowed to bet on war?
Last Thursday
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket say they aren't gambling sites.
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Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is the new strain in DR Congo?
Last Wednesday
And how concerned should we be about it?
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Meet the call centre workers dealing with your complaints
Last Tuesday
There are big call centre hubs around the world, including in Latin America
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Why did Drake release three albums at the same time?
Mon 18 May 2026
Courting streams and serving diss tracks
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President Trump in China: Deal or no deal?
Fri 15 May 2026
Trade, Taiwan and Iran were all on the agenda for President Trump and President Xi.
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Jet fuel shortages explained - in under 10 minutes
Thu 14 May 2026
Is jet fuel running out and can I still travel?
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The rise of the rambling voice note
Wed 13 May 2026
Are your voice notes 10-minute podcasts (like this episode)?
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Are social media comments just bots?
Tue 12 May 2026
Bot farms, Chappell Roan and the rise of misinformation
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Instagram can now read your DMs
Mon 11 May 2026
What does this mean for you and for your online privacy?
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How Sir David Attenborough inspired me to protect our planet
Fri 8 May 2026
The legend turns 100 today
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Are saunas and cold plunges actually good for you?
Thu 7 May 2026
Finland has a really big sauna culture
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Hantavirus: How worried should we be?
Wed 6 May 2026
And what‘s happening to the passengers onboard the MV Hondius?
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Does rejection therapy actually work?
Tue 5 May 2026
Some people say it helps with their social anxiety
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Can you steal another country’s rain clouds?
Fri 1 May 2026
If you think that sounds like nonsense, well…
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Footballers banned from covering their mouths at the World Cup
Wed 29 Apr 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he hopes it will deter abuse
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Who is the suspected Washington dinner gunman?
Mon 27 Apr 2026
US officials identified him as Cole Tomas Allen
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D4vd murder charge: What we know so far
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 when she died
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Why your favourite artist isn’t touring in your city
Thu 23 Apr 2026
The artists choosing residencies over world tours
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Should you trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Many doctors say you should be sceptical about AI medical advice.
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Why are more couples signing prenups before marriage?
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Would you sign a prenup before marriage?
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People in Cuba are living in the dark
Mon 20 Apr 2026
The US’s oil blockade on Cuba means things are getting tougher
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Pope Leo‘s mini African tour
Fri 17 Apr 2026
He’s touring Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea
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Why is talc in my make-up and is it safe?
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Several companies are moving away from the white powder
