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The Inquiry

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

News imageThe Inquiry

Episodes (546 available)

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Is technology ruining sport?

Tech boosts accuracy but is it worth disrupting the experience and flow of live sport?

25 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Can Brussels crack the gender pay gap?

Is the gender pay gap solution in sight?

18 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Why does Ebola keep coming back?

Ebola outbreaks continue to challenge health systems across Africa

11 Jun 2026

25 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Is Portugal’s drugs policy in need of reform?

Is Portugal’s drugs policy outdated?

4 Jun 2026

23 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, What’s the future for monetary unions?

Do common currencies work?

28 May 2026

23 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Are the Himalayan glaciers at a tipping point?

Melting Himalayan glaciers are increasing the risk to communities and the ecosystem

21 May 2026

25 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, What is the future of the European Union?

Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?

14 May 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Are countries really running out of jet fuel?

Concerns of a jet fuel crisis grow, but are shortages real or overblown?

7 May 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Should we mine the Moon?

Is it mankind’s right to mine the Moon?

30 Apr 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Cycling: Is it time to swap four wheels for two?

Can cycling ease the impact of volatile oil prices on everyday life?

23 Apr 2026

25 mins

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