Podcast Episodes

Is Syria’s government pushing an addictive party drug?

A few days ago police in the United Arab Emirates intercepted a huge haul of illegal Captagon pills worth one billion dollars. It’s an addictive part…

2 years, 7 months ago

How has Mahsa Amini’s death changed Iran?

One year ago Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman from Iran, died in police custody. The country’s “morality police” had detained her for wearing her hij…

2 years, 7 months ago

Why was Storm Daniel so deadly in Libya?

Devastating flooding has washed away entire neighbourhoods, killing tens of thousands of people in Libya.

In this episode, BBC Monitoring’s Amira Fat…

2 years, 7 months ago

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 …

2 years, 7 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…

2 years, 7 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 work…

2 years, 7 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 …

2 years, 7 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…

2 years, 7 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 abuser…

2 years, 7 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 Jenn…

2 years, 7 months ago