Podcast Episodes

Are sanctions on Russia actually hurting its economy?

More than two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western countries have ramped up their attempts to stifle Russia’s economy using sanctions. These are economic penalties imposed by …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

The secrets of the underwater cables carrying your internet

All of these African countries have suffered major internet disruption this month: Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia, Burkina Faso. This meant people couldn’t do ever…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Havana syndrome: What’s causing it?

Havana Syndrome has confused scientists ever since it first emerged in Cuba in 2016. The mystery illness mostly affects American officials working in embassies abroad. They report symptoms like heari…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Personalised ads - would you pay to opt out?

Cookies are a way for organisations to collect data from people who visit their site or app. You might see banners popping up on sites you visit asking you to accept or decline them. Maria Clara Mont…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Are Boeing’s planes in trouble?

Plane manufacturing giant Boeing has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Videos of a dramatic door blowout onboard an Alaskan Airlines flight swept through social media in January. B…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

How dangerous are chemical hair straighteners and relaxers?

Some women with afro and curly textured hair use chemicals to straighten their hair. But using these products can lead to burns and skin irritation. And some of the ingredients, like formaldehyde, ar…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Idris Elba’s plan to build a brand new city on an African island

Idris Elba, one of the actors rumoured to be the next James Bond, is leading a project to turn an island in Sierra Leone into an eco-city. The new plans for Sherbro Island include wind-powered renewa…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

What’s the future of renewable energy in the Philippines?

The Philippines is one of the most at risk countries in the world from the effects of climate change. At the same time, it has some of the most expensive energy in Southeast Asia and relies heavily o…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Why are footballers lying about their age?

In Cameroon, 62 football players have been suspended from the domestic league for double identification or age fraud. One of them is 17 year old Wilfried Nathan Doualla who was part of the Indomitabl…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Why are trans people being murdered in Mexico?

At least six trans people have been killed in Mexico since the beginning of the year. Human rights groups say that Mexico is the second most dangerous country to be trans, after Brazil.

One of the wom…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago