Podcast Episodes

Why is there violence in Ecuador?

Ecuador used to have one of the lowest annual murder rates in Latin America. But this year there’s been 3500 murders so far and in the midst presidential elections one of the candidates - Fernando Vi…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Can reality TV help people talk about mental health?

From the U.S. to Australia, reality TV show contestants have been discussing their mental health. The same is true for Big Brother Naija, which is currently airing its eighth season – a special All-S…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Is the water from Fukushima dangerous?

Japan has started to release more than a million tonnes of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. The United Nations nuclear watchdog says it’s safe - but …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin and is he dead?

A plane has crashed in Russia - and everyone on it is said to have died. The Russian authorities say Yevgeny Prigozhin was amongst them. Lots of people are asking; Was the plane crash an accident? H…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why is the moon’s south pole so special?

India's Chandrayaan-3 is the first mission to land near the south pole. One of its main goals is to hunt for water ice. Scientists believe the deep craters on the dark side of the moon may hold froze…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why has Somalia banned TikTok?

Somalia’s government has banned TikTok, Telegram, and online betting website 1XBet.

It says it’s to ‘limit terrorists and immoral groups spreading constant horrific images and misinformation to the pu…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

How important was this women’s football World Cup?

Two reporters help us to reflect on the legacy of this women’s football World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Sergi Forcada Freixas watched the game in Madrid in a fan zone and Katie Falkingham wat…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

How does it feel to be skinny shamed?

Skinny shaming can be just as harmful as fat shaming.

We recently covered fat shaming on this podcast following allegations against Lizzo. Body image is a hot topic on social media and some celebs, li…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Are wildfires getting worse?

Parts of Hawaii have been devastated and Canada is having its worst wildfire season on record. Are wildfires getting worse? Are they happening more frequently? BBC climate reporter Georgina Rannard e…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why isn’t Caster Semenya at the World Athletics Championships?

South African runner Caster Semenya won’t be at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. It’s because she has differences of sexual development - or DSD - and isn’t allowed to compete …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago