Podcast Episodes

Space Jams: Why is it so tricky to blast off from Earth?

A growing number of private companies are wading into the global race for space dominance. Space X, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, Axiom, Vast and Boeing all have their sights set on the stars.

But ho…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Why the strength of the US dollar has a big impact on you

You might not live in the US but the value of America’s currency most likely affects how much you pay for stuff, wherever you are.

In this episode we explain why the strength of the US dollar matters…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Is Uganda and Tanzania’s oil pipeline worth the human impact?

The East Africa crude oil pipeline - also known as EACOP - is facing ongoing backlash. The pipeline, which will pass through Uganda and Tanzania, is backed by a French and Chinese company. This week …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Julian Assange: Who is he and what did he do?

Julian Assange, one of the world’s most notorious hackers and the face of the website Wikileaks, is now a free man. He’s been in a high security prison in the UK for the last five years, fighting ext…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How do you evacuate whales from a warzone?

A pair of beluga whales have been evacuated from the besieged city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. They were taken to Europe’s largest aquarium — the Oceanogràfic de Valencia in Spain.

Mora from the What in th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why are there protests in New Caledonia?

There’s been a lot of unrest in New Caledonia this year and it’s down to a proposed voting reform bill. Buildings have been set on fire, nine people have been killed and seven pro-independence activi…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why do some Hajj pilgrims go to Saudi Arabia without official permits?

Hajj — the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca — took place last week during an extreme heatwave. Officials in Saudi Arabia say that at least 1,301 people died. Most of them had not obtained official …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Kenya’s Gen Z protests: What are they about?

Young Kenyans are leading demonstrations against a controversial finance bill, organising via TikTok and X. They are unhappy about proposals to raise taxes on sanitary pads and mobile money transfers…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why’s everyone talking about Ozempic and Wegovy?

Hollywood has gone into overdrive trying to guess which celebrities are using weight loss drugs. Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Amy Schumer, and Rebel Wilson have all talked openly about taking them - and…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Panda express: Why does China send pandas around the world?

For decades China has used pandas as a way to improve diplomatic relations with other countries. Now, China’s Premier has offered Australia two, to replace the zoo's existing pandas. BBC Sydney Corre…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago