Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMoscow ‘tightens the screws’ on critics abroad
At the start of August, the world watched as 16 political prisoners were released by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap with the west since the Cold…
1 year, 10 months ago
Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince?
After ruthlessly outmanoeuvring hundreds of rivals, Mohammed bin Salman has become the most powerful man in Saudi Arabia. The crown prince believes h…
1 year, 10 months ago
Biden passes the torch at the Democratic Convention
The US president vows to be "the best volunteer" for Kamala Harris's election campaign. Addressing the party's National Convention in Chicago, an emo…
1 year, 10 months ago
Mpox: How dangerous is it?
It has been declared a global health emergency twice in two years. Mpox – formerly known as Monkeypox – is spreading rapidly across Africa and has al…
1 year, 10 months ago
US election: Is Silicon Valley shifting towards Trump?
Major tech titans like Elon Musk are openly backing Republicans for the first time. This week, Donald Trump’s chat with the owner of X solidified the…
1 year, 10 months ago
Is Twitch too big to fail?
The world's largest live-streaming platform, Twitch, faces an uncertain future. Media reports suggest that parent company Amazon has become frustrate…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ukraine's surprise attack on Russian soil
Could this offensive sway the dynamics of the war in Kyiv’s favour? Thousands of Russians have been evacuated from border regions as Ukrainian forces…
1 year, 10 months ago
US election: Is Kamala cutting through?
The Democratic convention in Chicago is fast approaching - the moment when Kamala Harris is due to be officially confirmed as the party’s nominee to …
1 year, 10 months ago
Jakarta is sinking. Will building a new capital save it?
Indonesia is building a brand-new capital city - twice the size of New York – in the middle of a rainforest. The current capital city, Jakarta, suffe…
1 year, 11 months ago
Paris 2024: Breaking makes its Olympic debut
How a street dance from New York made it to the Games. Breaking is an art form, a cultural touchstone, and now an Olympic sport. So what does it take…
1 year, 11 months ago