Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy 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…
11 months, 4 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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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 …
1 year 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…
1 year 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 …
1 year 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…
1 year ago
How can we STILL be discovering new dinosaurs?
Experts have discovered a new small species of dinosaur. It has been named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, and scientists say it lived around 150 mill…
1 year ago
Has Ghana's ‘Year of Return’ been a success?
Back in 2019, Ghana’s then president sent out an invitation to people with African heritage to come to Ghana. It was called the Year of Return - a ca…
1 year ago
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 st…
1 year ago