What in the World Episodes Episode guide
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What the popularity of period dramas says about modern dating
We talk 鈥淲uthering Heights鈥�, Bridgerton and the perils of dating in 2026
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Chinamaxxing: How 鈥榖eing Chinese鈥� became cool online
Why everyone is suddenly Chinamaxxing
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Are Instagram and YouTube 'addiction machines'?
Social media goes on trial in California
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From Tyra Banks to Melania Trump: Are celebrity documentaries just PR?
Why are these celebrity docs so popular and what鈥檚 the business motivation behind them?
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Bad Bunny鈥檚 Super Bowl halftime show
We talk politics, Puerto Rico and President Trump
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Your guide to the Winter Olympics 2026
Everything from Minion dance routines to penis injections鈥� and of course sport.
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Humans vs AI: Who鈥檚 more creative?
Music, art, literature - who does it better; AI or humans?
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Who and what are in the Epstein files?
The latest drop of the files names more powerful people with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers
Millions are watching internet parent videos
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Grammys: Chappell Roan stuns and Bad Bunny calls out ICE
The What in the World team take you inside their group chat
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Is the US going to attack Iran?
And if they do, what could happen next?
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Why young Indians are ditching clubbing for devotional concerts
Bhajan clubbing is India鈥檚 latest cultural trend
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Why is measles on the rise?
It鈥榮 partly down to vaccine hesitancy
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Why are we all so stressed?
And how to feel better
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ICE explained: What powers do its agents have?
Agents have killed two people in Minneapolis this month
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Why does Donald Trump want Greenland?
What would that mean for the world?
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The 'forever chemicals' lurking in our water and clothes
PFAS can also be found in our blood and our brains
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Is IShowSpeed changing perceptions of Africa?
Fans say he鈥檚 challenging stereotypes about the continent
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Should women be included in conscription?
Denmark has made women over 18 eligible for military conscription
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Where鈥檚 the worst place you鈥檝e ever gotten sick?
Bet you cant beat space!
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Are BTS still the K-pop kings?
The comeback is finally here - how is the ARMY feeling?
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How ultra-processed foods impact the body
How bad are they?
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Is Grok undressing you?
The AI chatbot and the fake nudes
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Why some people claim the Moon landing was faked
We debunk the conspiracy theory Kim Kardashian and others believe
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Iran protests: What鈥檚 happening?
What is life like for young people in Iran?
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All the single ladies, put your hands up
Boyfriends are actually embarrassing now (according to Vogue)
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Why people learn English
And how it鈥檚 taking over the internet
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Brick phones are so back
Why are so many of us trying to quit our smartphones?
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Does using AI impact the environment?
Think water usage, and lots of energy.
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Venezuela: What just happened?
US forces have taken the country鈥檚 leader, Nicholas Maduro, into custody
