Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWafcon: How women’s football is changing in Africa
Wafcon — or the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations — is heating up. Ahead of the final this Saturday in Morocco, only four teams out of twelve remain: Nig…
1 year, 2 months ago
Beggars can’t be Cubans, allegedly
If someone talks about Cuba does it make you think of cigars and classic cars? Or maybe you think of limited freedom of speech and Che Guevara?
We’re …
1 year, 2 months ago
Struggling to fall asleep? Listen to this!
Do you find yourself tossing and turning for hours whilst struggling to fall asleep? Or are you out like a light the minute your head touches the pil…
1 year, 2 months ago
From blobfish to goblinshark: Why do deep ocean creatures look so weird?
Oceans make up more than 99% of the Earth’s habitats by volume — yet less than 20% of them have been explored. Some even say it’s easier to send astr…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why people in China are pretending to get married
Across cultures, weddings are usually a big event. Lots of us look forward to dressing up and dancing the night away with the person we love — but w…
1 year, 2 months ago
Feeling lonely? Come on a friendship date with us
Loneliness is a feeling lots of us face from time to time… and it might be more common than you think. A new study from the World Health Organisation…
1 year, 2 months ago
Kenya’s Gen Z protests and claims of police brutality
Tension is rising in Kenya after a new wave of anti-government protests against alleged government corruption and police brutality.
Dozens have been …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why water pistols are being used to fight overtourism
Water pistols have become a symbol of resistance against overtourism in several cities around the world. This summer local residents in Barcelona, Sp…
1 year, 3 months ago
Rare earths - The most important minerals you probably haven’t heard of
Rare earth minerals are vital to modern human life - but you probably haven’t heard of them. They’re in our phones, computers and cars. These mineral…
1 year, 3 months ago
‘I replaced my therapist with an AI chatbot’
From drafting emails to planning trips, AI has become like a personal assistant for lots of people around the world. Now, the technology is playing a…
1 year, 3 months ago