Podcast Episodes

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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago

How cow vaccines sparked conspiracy theories in Kenya

Kenya’s government has launched an ambitious initiative to vaccinate all livestock in the country. Following misleading claims about the vaccines, th…

1 year, 6 months ago

Why are more people getting allergic to stuff?

There are so many foods and substances that people can be allergic to; peanuts, cows' milk, eggs, pollen, or animals. Even mangoes or bananas.

We are …

1 year, 6 months ago

How DeepSeek is shaking up the world of AI

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot launched last week, has shaken up the tech world and fuelled a new AI race between China, Europe and the US. The creat…

1 year, 6 months ago

The DRC conflict: What you need to know

Huge clashes are taking place in the DRC, with the Congolese army facing the rebel group M23. M23 claims to have taken over the city of Goma in the e…

1 year, 6 months ago