Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCan AI save dating apps?
Just like seemingly all aspects of life these days, AI is going to become more and more present in our dating apps. Match Group, the dating company that owns Tinder and Hinge and has a market value o…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Why speaking multiple languages is good for your brain
Most people in the world speak more than one language and many countries have more than one official national language. But what is it like living as a polyglot? And what advantages can it bring to y…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Could China replace the US as a global aid giver?
One of the most eye-catching decisions by Donald Trump since becoming American President for a second time was to freeze foreign aid. USAID is the agency that’s given billions of dollars to global pr…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
How TikTok makes money from sexual livestreams in Kenya
Half of the Kenyan population use TikTok everyday. But when the sun sets, darker content appears on the platform. Girls as young as fifteen are advertising their bodies through livestreams and avoidi…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Could an asteroid hit the earth in 2032?
At the end of last year, astronomers detected 2024 YR4, an asteroid that could collide with Earth on the 22nd December 2032. It was dubbed the ‘city-killer’ and news reports warned of Armageddon, com…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the trade of cocaine is booming in Europe
The illegal drug trade is booming in Europe due to a growing and profitable demand for cocaine. It can be sold for almost double the price you can get for it in the US. Belgium and the Netherlands ha…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Naomi Watanabe: The Japanese comedian on body image, sex and dating
Naomi Watanabe is a Japanese comedian, fashion icon and social media powerhouse. She shot to fame in 2008 with her viral Beyoncé impression, earning her the nickname ‘Japanese Beyoncé. Now, with 10 m…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
How have older reality tv shows aged?
America’s Next Top Model — the reality competition series hosted by Tyra Banks — continues to face criticism years after it stopped airing. And it’s not the only reality show that critics say hasn’t …
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Ne Zha 2: The Chinese film breaking the box office
Ne Zha 2 has just become the highest-grossing animated film of all time globally. It’s a fantasy film about a boy’s quest, fighting demons with magical powers, based on Chinese mythology. It’s now in…
Published on 10 months ago
Oscars 2025: What you need to know about this year's film awards
The Academy Awards take place this Sunday in Los Angeles concluding this year’s awards season. It’s been an unpredictable one with films Conclave, Emilia Perez and The Brutalist sweeping up big prize…
Published on 10 months ago