Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchVenezuela elections: What you need to know
Thousands of Venezuelans have been protesting after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in the country's disputed election. The opposition says …
1 year, 7 months ago
Your questions answered — from vaccines to vacations in North Korea
Dearest gentle listener: It’s our first birthday! To celebrate one year of our What in the World podcast, we asked you what burning questions you had…
1 year, 7 months ago
Will Nigeria leave Afrobeats behind?
Afrobeats originated in Nigeria and Ghana, starting to get popular in the 2010s. It’s generally seen as a blend of West African music styles with Wes…
1 year, 7 months ago
How South Sudan's basketball team is making history at the Paris Olympics
South Sudan — the world’s youngest nation — endured the longest civil war in Africa. Now, in their debut Olympic Games, its men’s basketball team is …
1 year, 7 months ago
How do you clean up an oil spill?
The Philippines is racing to contain the oil from a tanker that sank on Thursday in the midst of heavy rains from Typhoon Gaemi. It was carrying 1.5 …
1 year, 7 months ago
How green are the Olympics?
The Olympics have a huge impact, in many ways. Whether that’s tears, screaming at the TV, or inspiring you to take up rhythmic gymnastics. There’s an…
1 year, 7 months ago
Sunscreen is safe - here’s why…
White cast, nostalgic smell, never quite rubbed in enough. Yep, that’s sunscreen. It can be the stuff of nightmares when sand is involved. But recent…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why are the Taliban welcoming tourists to Afghanistan?
Last year, Afghanistan attracted 7,000 tourists from abroad. That’s despite many governments warning citizens not to visit the country because it’s r…
1 year, 7 months ago
Joe Biden has dropped out, so now what?
After vowing that nothing could stop him from running for re-election, US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endor…
1 year, 7 months ago
How do I become an Olympian?
A lot of us dream about becoming a professional athlete and the ultimate athletes in sport are at the Olympic Games. But what does it take? The Olymp…
1 year, 7 months ago