Podcast Episodes

Are AI influencers the future of social media?

Artificial intelligence is becoming a normal part of our everyday lives and some people think it will even replace people’s jobs. One industry that’s…

1 year, 2 months ago

What’s the point of meme coins?

President Trump, the Pygmy hippo Moo Deng and the Central African Republic all have meme coins - but what are meme coins and how can you spend them? …

1 year, 2 months ago

Skincare trends: Are they causing harm to young people?

It’s not uncommon to see advice online on how to get beautiful glossy skin and what trendy skincare products can help achieve it. But some of the bes…

1 year, 2 months ago

Sudan: 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago