Podcast Episodes

Why the DRC is sponsoring FC Barcelona

If you’re a Barca fan, you might want to look out for a small change to the players’ kits that’s coming soon. The Democratic Republic of Congo has struck a four-year sponsorship deal with FC Barcelon…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Should we be eating more ‘forgotten foods’?

At least 30,000 of the 350,000 known plant species on our planet are edible, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, but only 170 species of plant are cultivated for food …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Move over action films, I wanna watch a kids movie

If you look at the list of box office hits from the past year, you’ll see lots of live action versions of children’s and young adult films, and even film adaptations of video games. Films like A Mine…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Are anti-wrinkle injections like Botox worth it?

Botox - or Botulinum toxin injections - has become mainstream. It’s no longer for the super-rich and A-list celebrities. As it’s become cheaper and more beauticians on the high street are offering it…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Discussing a Palestinian state

A growing number of countries have said they could recognise Palestine as a state. What does a Palestinian state mean? And why is this one of the most divisive issues on the planet? In recent weeks F…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Are attitudes to albinism changing?

Albinism is a rare genetic condition that reduces melanin; that’s the pigment that gives colour to your skin, eyes, and hair. The condition can make people more vulnerable to skin cancer and it can a…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The rise of Agronejo: Brazil’s flashy farmer music

Agronejo is a relatively new genre of Brazilian music. It draws on Brazil’s ever-popular traditional country music, sertanejo but adds a modern twist adding pop, electronic, funk or hiphop.

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The takedown of one of the world’s largest online drug markets

In June 2025, a Europe-wide law enforcement operation shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running illegal drug marketplace on the dark web. 300 officers were involved and assets worth €7.8 million…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sinkholes: Why the ground is collapsing beneath our feet

Sinkholes are holes that suddenly appear in the ground. They can be any size but some are enormous. Some have swallowed cars, parts of buildings and even people. There are terrifying videos online of…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Do we need more laws for space?

Outer space is starting to get crowded. Private companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin are launching rockets regularly, thousands of satellites now orbit Earth, and celebrities…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago