Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow TikTok and streaming changed pop music
It’s a question artists have been racking their brains over for years: how long is the perfect pop song? The rise of streaming platforms meant that f…
6 months, 1 week ago
Dead white people’s clothes: How Ghana is dealing with its textile waste crisis
Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground. Around 15 million second-hand garments arrive every week, making Ghana the world’s…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
ID please! Why the UK is checking your age online
In the UK, if you want to watch pornography or see content on sites like X, Reddit and Discord that is deemed only suitable for people over 18 years …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why fake weddings are India’s latest party trend
The big fat 'fake' Indian wedding is social media’s latest party trend. Fake wedding parties have taken the world and social media by storm with peop…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the world is divided on plastic pollution
Life is full of plastic, but it’s not always fantastic. We know that plastic is super useful: it helps keep food fresh and lets medicines, like vacci…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why only Russians are allowed to holiday in North Korea
North Korea is one of the world’s most secretive nations. For years it’s been almost entirely closed to foreign visitors (apart from a few highly-con…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Meet Ghana's first female world boxing champion Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey
Jamestown in Accra, Ghana, is famous for producing boxing world champions like Azumah Nelson. However, it wasn't until last year that a female boxer …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Is it OK for fashion brands to take inspiration from other cultures?
Mexico's president is among those who have criticised Adidas for perceived cultural appropriation. The brand's Oaxaca Slip-On was inspired by traditi…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Can eco-tourism ever really be eco?
Costa Rica is known as a world leader in eco-tourism. It has lush rainforests, tranquil beaches and protected wildlife and is famous for sustainable …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Nigeria promised its women’s basketball team new apartments
Players on Nigeria’s female basketball team will receive a cash reward of $100,000 each and a three-bedroom apartment following their win at the Fiba…
6 months, 3 weeks ago