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 flamingos in Albania sparked massive protests
Friday
Plans to build a luxury tourist resort near a flamingo reserve led to protests
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How fires in Indonesia are impacting Singapore’s air
Wednesday
...and other countries in South East Asia
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Would you do an ‘influencer degree’?
Last Tuesday
Or do you think it’s something you can learn on social media?
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The AI influencer who had lots of us fooled
Last Monday
How Jean Philanthrope managed to trick social media
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Christa Pike: What happens when executions go wrong?
Fri 9 Oct 2026
And could it change how the death penalty is used in the US?
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Everyone is talking about the "great lock-in"
Thu 8 Oct 2026
But is it all it’s cracked up to be? And how can you make habits stick?
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Why are black holes still such a mystery?
Tue 6 Oct 2026
And if you fell in one, you could get ‘spaghettified’
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Why are so many students protesting in France?
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Thousands of students have been arrested and 500 schools are closed.
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Why everyone’s talking about Cornell University
Wed 30 Sep 2026
An investigation has been reopened into an alleged gang rape at a college frat house
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Is it time to find a side hustle?
Tue 29 Sep 2026
Are they a great way to make extra cash… or just a recipe for burnout?
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MTV VMAs: Does anyone even watch award ceremonies anymore?
Mon 28 Sep 2026
The MTV Video Music Awards teamed up with Taylor Swift in a bid to boost ratings
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Is it OK to bring iced coffee to a job interview?
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Recruiters and job applicants offer hot takes on a cold drink
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Should we be syncing our workouts to our menstrual cycles?
Thu 24 Sep 2026
Does cycle-syncing around our periods actually work?
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How South Korea keeps most of its food waste out of landfills
Wed 23 Sep 2026
Plus some surprising hacks to help you save food and money
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Are rhinestones the death of the whimsy trend?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
From whimsical breakfasts and floaty skirts, to cakes and coffee cups covered in gems
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Resident Evil: The movie reviews are in
Mon 21 Sep 2026
Director Zach Creeger adapts the video game for the cinema
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Should artists speak up about Israel-Gaza?
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying 'Free Palestine'
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How does it feel to live in a bendy body?
Thu 17 Sep 2026
It’s more than just being able to do the splits
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Why Sydney Sweeney’s ad has angered women athletes
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Is all publicity really good publicity?
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Fertility and sport: When’s the best time to have a baby?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Spanish footballers are being offered funding for egg freezing
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Why are more young Africans learning Russian?
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Russia has announced it’s opening more cultural centres across the continent
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Why some people are taking anxiety meds on nights out
Thu 10 Sep 2026
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?
Wed 9 Sep 2026
Companies are experimenting with unconventional recruitment processes
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We should all appreciate vultures more!
Tue 8 Sep 2026
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?
Mon 7 Sep 2026
American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
