Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMartial law: What is it and what happened in South Korea?
South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the country on Tuesday night when, out of the blue, he declared martial law in the country. It’s the fi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Protesters in Georgia are worried about Russia
For the past few nights, thousands of Georgians have been out protesting the government in Tbilisi. It’s because the ruling party, Georgian Dream, sa…
1 year, 3 months ago
How content creators make money from rage-baiting
Rage bait is social media content that's designed to elicit anger and frustration. Those feelings can encourage people to engage with the content, of…
1 year, 3 months ago
Has the price of art gone bananas?
The world’s most expensive banana has been sold at an auction for more than $6 million. It’s Maurizio Cattelan's 2019 work Comedian and it’s literall…
1 year, 3 months ago
Is borderless travel in Africa possible?
Intra-continental travel is huge, and borderless agreements between countries make trips easier. For instance, Europe has the Schengen Zone and South…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal explained
There has been intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for over a year. More than 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon, over a million peop…
1 year, 3 months ago
Laos tourist deaths: How dangerous is fake alcohol?
The town of Van Vieng in Laos is a popular stop for backpackers traveling through Southeast Asia. But after six tourists died earlier this month foll…
1 year, 3 months ago
COP29 was all about the money
The annual United Nations climate change conference ended on Sunday but not everybody was happy. This year, the main focus was on getting richer coun…
1 year, 3 months ago
Flex culture: Is shopping addiction driving Malaysia’s youth debt crisis?
According to a major government survey, more than 70% of young people in Malaysia are in debt. Officials say shopping addiction is the number one rea…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Thailand’s same-sex marriage law could impact South East Asia
Thailand has become the first country in South East Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. The new law means that LGBTQ+ couples will have the same lega…
1 year, 3 months ago