Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSyria: What you need to know
The world was stunned over the weekend as rebel forces in Syria captured the capital of Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee and endin…
1 year, 4 months ago
Who’s got the power? K-pop stars, their label, or their fans?
K-pop girl group NewJeans announced they were leaving their record label during an emergency press conference last week. This follows months of publi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bans on social media and phones - what is the evidence?
Phones have become an essential part of most people’s everyday lives, and debates about them in schools - as well as teenagers’ access to social medi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Martial 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago