Podcast Episodes

Africa and FGM: When will it end?

Female genital mutilation affects around 230 million women and girls globally, with rates highest in Africa. FGM is considered a human rights violation and has no health benefits. That’s according to…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why has South Africa fallen out of love with the ANC?

South African politics faces a big change for the first time in 30 years, after its election results. The ruling African National Congress party lost its majority and won’t be able to govern alone. R…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Donald Trump guilty verdict: What just happened?

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his historic criminal trial in New York. It is the first time a former or serving US president has been convicted…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

All Eyes on Rafah: What does it mean?

The slogan “All Eyes on Rafah” has been trending on social media. One image in particular, of white tents spelling out that phrase, has gone viral on Instagram with around 40 million shares. The pict…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Is climate change making plane turbulence worse?

Two flights have made the headlines recently after being hit by severe turbulence. Early investigations into a Singapore Airlines flight say that the plane dropped around 54m over 4.6 seconds. One pa…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How the far right is using TikTok in Germany

In June Europeans will go to the polls to decide the make-up of the next European Parliament. Far-right parties are expected to make significant gains in several countries, including Germany — the mo…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Is South Korea stealing Chinese culture?

China and South Korea are arguing on social media. This time it’s over K-pop group IVE’s new video for HEYA: some people in China claim that the group is passing off Chinese culture as Korean.

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

In hot water: What’s turning the world’s coral white?

Coral around the world is turning white and even dying as recent record ocean heat takes a devastating toll. It has triggered the fourth “global mass coral bleaching event”. Hannah chats to What in t…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Why are Gen Z protesting in Georgia?

Thousands of young people have been out protesting in Georgia. But this isn’t organised by the opposition or a political party - these demonstrations are being driven by the 20 year olds themselves. …

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

B-girl Raygun explains breakdancing ahead of the Paris Olympics

This year’s Olympics will, for the first time, feature breaking – a style of street dance that originated in 1970s New York City. It’s characterised by acrobatic movements, speedy footwork and a hip-…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago