Podcast Episodes

WWE and UFC: Will the merger be a knockout?

The professional wrestling company WWE and the Mixed Martial Arts company UFC have merged in a giant deal that has created a new organisation called TKO Holdings. The WWE and UFC are quite different …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Will decriminalisation change abortion for women in Mexico?

The new ruling legalises abortion across all 32 states. Mexico's Supreme Court said the denial of the possibility of a termination violated the human rights of women.

BBC Mundo's Beatriz de la Pava ta…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

How has Morocco’s earthquake impacted mountain villages?

Rescue efforts are continuing in Morocco following a deadly earthquake. The worst affected areas are remote villages in the Atlas Mountains. Aid workers are struggling to reach survivors due to its p…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Why are young people fighting for climate action in court?

The number of climate cases being brought to court has doubled over the last five years (Source: UNEP). There are now over 2,000 cases being brought against states, governments and companies. Over 30…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

How a scandal is forcing Germany to reckon with its Nazi past

The German politician Hubert Aiwanger has admitted to carrying an anti-Jewish pamphlet that mocked the Holocaust when he was a schoolboy. But despite Germany’s tough laws against antisemitism and glo…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Why are teachers bullied in South Korea?

Tens of thousands of teachers in South Korea have been striking to demand better protection. They say they are so scared of being called child abusers at work, they feel they can't discipline their s…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Has THAT kiss become a tipping point for women in Spain?

Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish national football federation, kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent.

But now…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Eat, Pay, Love: How is Bali dealing with its badly behaved tourists?

Bali has a problem with badly behaved tourists.

Influencers have been caught posing naked on top of sacred mountains, driving recklessly and interrupting religious ceremonies. More than 200 tourists …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Coups and Dynasties: Are Africa’s “nepo baby” leaders in trouble?

For some countries in Africa ruling is very much a family business. Ali Bongo was president of Gabon for 14 years. But that’s nothing compared to his father, who ruled for 41 years. And Mr Bongo wi…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

How much do we know about North Korea?

North Korea has carried out a record number of weapons tests this year. At the end of August it said it fired two short-range tactical ballistic missiles to simulate what a nuclear attack on South Ko…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago