Podcast Episodes

How have women's rights in Afghanistan changed?

Rigid dress codes, education bans and job restrictions. Things have changed a lot for women in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained power two years ago.

In this episode we explain who the Taliban a…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Do video games impact our mental health?

Over three billion people around the world play video games and the industry is worth roughly $350 billion dollars. However, do we understand the relationship between the games we play and our mental…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why hip-hop's 50th anniversary matters

Hip-hop is celebrating its unofficial 50th birthday.

The genre has had a massive influence on everything from fashion to politics to culture. It’s a global phenomenon which continues to evolve - with…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why are so many footballers going to Saudi Arabia?

Hannah is joined by BBC reporter Favour Nunoo in Accra, Ghana to present this episode.

Some of the biggest names in football, like Sadio Mane, Rúben Neves and Karim Benzema have been bought by Saudi …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Do vaping bans work?

Around 60 million adults around the world vape but governments are trying to crack down by putting bans in place. New Zealand and Australia are two of the latest countries to introduce restrictions.

W…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Can Brazil end deforestation in the Amazon by 2030?

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 66% in July 2023 compared to a year earlier. The news comes as leaders from eight South American countries are gathering in Belem to discuss how to prote…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why is there violence in Manipur?

Manipur, a state in north-eastern India, has been struggling with violence over the past few months. Clashes between two communities have killed more than 150 people.

One graphic video has gone viral.…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why are K-pop stars so secretive about their private lives?

Blackpink’s Jisoo has announced she’s in a relationship - the 28-year-old K-pop star and actor Ahn Bo-hyun, 35, are "getting to know each other with good feelings", according to Korean media reports.…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

What is going on with fast fashion?

The way we buy clothes has massively changed over the past decade - it’s now cheaper and quicker to buy fashionable clothes with the growth of ‘fast fashion’.

So what is it? And is there more to it th…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

How is South Korea trying to help its recluses?

The government in South Korea hopes money will persuade young recluses out of their homes. Hannah Gelbart talks to BBC reporter Hyunjung Kim in Seoul.

Also in this episode Lizzo is being sued by three…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago