Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSudan: What’s life like two years into the civil war?
In recent weeks the Sudanese army has been regaining control of areas in the capital, Khartoum, previously held by the paramilitary Rapid Support For…
1 year ago
Guillain-Barre syndrome: What is it?
India is dealing with an outbreak of Guillain-Barre syndrome. It’s a rare condition where your immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weak…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why are people in Nigeria being accused of witchcraft?
Five men in northern Nigeria were sentenced to death last week. Their crime? Murdering a woman they accused of being a witch. They said that the wife…
1 year, 1 month ago
Do female politicians do things differently from men?
Is there any evidence that having a female leader actually changes a country? Do women make better politicians - or is it all based on stereotypes?
Wo…
1 year, 1 month ago
USAID: Can the world live without it?
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is under fire. It is the world’s biggest donor and spends billions of dollars a year, funding p…
1 year, 1 month ago
Vasectomies: Why men get the snip and how it works
More young men are inquiring about and getting vasectomies. It’s a trend that’s been observed informally in several countries, and has particularly s…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why people are ‘swiping right’ on matchmakers in South Korea
Forget dating apps or meet cutes... marriage matchmaking is back. Young people in South Korea have been signing up to professional agencies to find l…
1 year, 1 month ago
How cow vaccines sparked conspiracy theories in Kenya
Kenya’s government has launched an ambitious initiative to vaccinate all livestock in the country. Following misleading claims about the vaccines, th…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why are more people getting allergic to stuff?
There are so many foods and substances that people can be allergic to; peanuts, cows' milk, eggs, pollen, or animals. Even mangoes or bananas.
We are …
1 year, 1 month ago
How DeepSeek is shaking up the world of AI
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot launched last week, has shaken up the tech world and fuelled a new AI race between China, Europe and the US. The creat…
1 year, 1 month ago