Podcast Episodes

Why more women in China are buying men’s clothes

Some women in China are unhappy with how brands are making women’s clothing. Posts on the social media site Xiaohongshu show just how awkward the siz…

4 months ago

Why are more young people being diagnosed with cancer?

According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in 5 people will develop cancer during the course of their lifetimes. We usually associate the d…

4 months ago

Why India's Cockroach Janta Party has got people talking

The cockroach has become an unlikely symbol for millions of Gen-Zs in India, thanks to the Cockroach Janta Party - a satirical collective posting onl…

4 months, 1 week ago

How Asia is adapting to getting less oil from Iran

The war in Iran is doing something years of climate summits haven’t managed to - pushing some countries towards renewable energy, fast.

That’s because…

4 months, 1 week ago

Trump says yes to psychedelic drug research

President Trump has issued an executive order to speed up reviews into psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and Ibogaine. Psychedelics are banned …

4 months, 1 week ago

Wish you weren’t here! How tourism is impacting Caribbean beaches

Tourism is a vital part of the economy for many Caribbean nations, from Jamaica to Grenada to the Bahamas. In fact, the United Nations says the Carib…

4 months, 1 week ago

Should people be allowed to bet on war?

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to make trades against future events - which can range from when the US and Iran might sign a p…

4 months, 1 week ago

Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is the new strain in DR Congo?

The World Health Organisation has declared an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of internatio…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet the call centre workers dealing with your complaints

Most of the world’s call centres are based in India and the Philippines, but major hubs are also on the rise in other regions - especially in Latin A…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why did Drake release three albums at the same time?

After an explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake is back with a triple-solo album release. The three albums - Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Ho…

4 months, 2 weeks ago