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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Why are more young Africans learning Russian?
Friday
Russia has announced it鈥檚 opening more cultural centres across the continent
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Why some people are taking anxiety meds on nights out
Thursday
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
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Would you accept a job interview in front of judges and an audience?
Wednesday
Companies are experimenting with unconventional recruitment processes
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We should all appreciate vultures more!
Last Tuesday
The birds of prey are more than just a bald head
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How does nine months at sea impact your mental health?
Last Monday
American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
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Peekaboo! The story of Canada鈥檚 moving island
Fri 4 Sep 2026
We're finding out what a floating island is - and how they move around
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What鈥檚 the right way to address your boss?
Thu 3 Sep 2026
...and how do these unwritten rules vary around the world?
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A look inside Latin America鈥檚 aura battles
Wed 2 Sep 2026
A guide to aura and aura farming for all the uncs out there.
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Why women are often better investors than men
Tue 1 Sep 2026
Data suggests women make higher returns
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Why humanoid robots matter to China
Mon 31 Aug 2026
Everyone鈥檚 talking about the viral videos from the World Humanoid Robot Games
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GTA 6: Did the 鈥榚xtended look鈥� trailer live up to the hype?
Fri 28 Aug 2026
鈥nd how did a week of leaks impact fans?
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Why influencers are rejecting the tradwife label
Thu 27 Aug 2026
What鈥檚 the difference between a tradwife and a stay-at-home mum?
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鈥業 Will Always Love You鈥�: Why the world is mourning Dolly Parton
Wed 26 Aug 2026
The country music star鈥檚 rags-to-riches story was only the start
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The most detailed pictures of the Sun鈥� EVER
Tue 25 Aug 2026
Scientists have snapped some shiny new pictures of the Sun
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Will the Divine app revive six-second loops on social media?
Mon 24 Aug 2026
The short-form video-sharing app is the spiritual successor to Vine
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So bad it鈥檚 good: How the Chinese cow movie 鈥楴iu Lai鈥� became a box office hit
Fri 21 Aug 2026
In China the film is competing with Hollywood blockbusters like The Odyssey
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Is it okay to run shirtless in public?
Thu 20 Aug 2026
Heatwaves have meant more runners are going out without a shirt on
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How the 鈥榣uteal uglies鈥� impact women during their periods
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Changing hormone levels contribute to acne, bloating and brain fog
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Will AI make your degree pointless?
Tue 18 Aug 2026
We speak to three students who tell us how they think AI could change their careers
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Tupac trial: What you need to know
Mon 17 Aug 2026
The trial for the rapper鈥檚 murder is underway 30 years after his death
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Why AI music is getting labelled on streaming sites
Fri 14 Aug 2026
Spotify says it wants to give users more transparency about the music they're hearing
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How extreme rain is putting orangutans at risk
Thu 13 Aug 2026
7% of the world鈥檚 rarest orangutans were killed in four days of extreme rain
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How heatwaves impact people with disabilities
Wed 12 Aug 2026
From overheating wheelchairs to struggling service dogs
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Is working from home holding you back in your career?
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Lots of CEOs say it鈥檚 better to be in the office when you鈥檙e starting your career
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Loudcasting: Is it ever OK to go headphone free in public?
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Increased access to phones and tech means more noise
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Oil giants make record profits during Iran war
Fri 7 Aug 2026
Oil firm BP saw its highest profits since 2022
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Why everyone is talking about attachment theory
Thu 6 Aug 2026
Does knowing your attachment style really the key to relationship success?
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Ariana Grande: Is it ever okay to comment on people鈥檚 bodies?
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Ariana announced she鈥檚 taking a break after her Eternal Sunshine tour ends
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AMOC: Could the ocean system collapse?
Tue 4 Aug 2026
The Atlantic ocean system impacts weather from Europe to west Africa to India
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Tyla removes Nigeria from her world tour dates
Mon 3 Aug 2026
The row over anti-migrant protests in South Africa has crossed over into pop culture
