Podcast Episodes

Why are so many historic celebrity sexual assault cases being filed now?

P Diddy, Russell Brand, Jamie Foxx. Those are just three of the male celebrities who’ve been hit with sexual assault lawsuits in recent weeks. All th…

2 years, 4 months ago

Israel-Gaza: The hostage and prisoner release explained

By Monday morning, more than fifty hostages held in Gaza had been released as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas. The deal, which includes a fou…

2 years, 4 months ago

Rammed earth: What is it and can it help tackle climate change?

Cement is said to be responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions. In the search for an alternative, more sustainable construction material, buildin…

2 years, 4 months ago

OpenAI: What’s going on and what does it mean for the future of AI?

There’s been serious drama in Silicon Valley this week. On Friday the board of OpenAI, the multi-billion-dollar company behind ChatGPT, fired its CEO…

2 years, 5 months ago

Brazil heatwave: What’s it got to do with El Niño?

Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature - 44.8C (112.6F) - as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave.

You may have seen the video of…

2 years, 5 months ago

How a chainsaw wielding TV star became Argentina’s president

Argentina has elected far-right outsider Javier Milei as its new president.

He’s a pretty unconventional politician - from tantric sex to cloning dogs…

2 years, 5 months ago

Fentanyl: Why is it killing so many young Americans?

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s fifty times more powerful than heroin. It’s also the biggest killer of 18-45 year olds in the United States.

The…

2 years, 5 months ago

Gaza: Why is Al-Shifa hospital so important to both sides?

Al-Shifa hospital has become a focal point of the Israel-Gaza war in the last few days. On Wednesday morning, Israeli tanks and troops entered the co…

2 years, 5 months ago

Miss Universe: Can beauty pageants ever be inclusive?

The Miss Universe pageant takes place on 18th November in El Salvador. Organisers have introduced new rules to make the contest more inclusive. Marri…

2 years, 5 months ago

How people smugglers are using social media in Pakistan

A BBC investigation has found that people smugglers in Pakistan are using social media sites to advertise their services, despite a government crackd…

2 years, 5 months ago