What in the World Podcast
Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.
Episodes to download
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Why AI music is getting labelled on streaming sites
Today
Spotify says it wants to give users more transparency about the music they're hearing
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How extreme rain is putting orangutans at risk
Yesterday
7% of the world’s rarest orangutans were killed in four days of extreme rain
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How heatwaves impact people with disabilities
Wednesday
From overheating wheelchairs to struggling service dogs
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Is working from home holding you back in your career?
Tuesday
Lots of CEOs say it’s better to be in the office when you’re starting your career
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Loudcasting: Is it ever OK to go headphone free in public?
Monday
Increased access to phones and tech means more noise
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Oil giants make record profits during Iran war
Last Friday
Oil firm BP saw its highest profits since 2022
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Why everyone is talking about attachment theory
Last Thursday
Does knowing your attachment style really the key to relationship success?
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Ariana Grande: Is it ever okay to comment on people’s bodies?
Wed 5 Aug 2026
Ariana announced she’s taking a break after her Eternal Sunshine tour ends
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AMOC: Could the ocean system collapse?
Tue 4 Aug 2026
The Atlantic ocean system impacts weather from Europe to west Africa to India
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Tyla removes Nigeria from her world tour dates
Mon 3 Aug 2026
The row over anti-migrant protests in South Africa has crossed over into pop culture
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Why are we talking about the World Cup again?
Fri 31 Jul 2026
Selling a stake in Fifa competitions is proving as controversial as hydration breaks
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Why is everyone ditching alcohol?
Thu 30 Jul 2026
Mixers are out, matchas are in (or is it a bit more complicated…)
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Why are rich people obsessed with owning dinosaur bones?
Tue 28 Jul 2026
When did we decide fossils were a collector's item?
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A simple guide to India’s ‘cockroach’ protests
Fri 24 Jul 2026
We explain the cockroach-themed CJP protests swarming India’s cities
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Why Chinese actors are being replaced with AI
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Tools like ByteDance’s C-Dance 2.0 are being used to make mini tv series
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Why is The Odyssey so controversial?
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Christopher Nolan’s IMAX film has faced a lot of criticism online
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Why more young men are trying to quit porn
Tue 21 Jul 2026
Online movements are encouraging men to stop watching porn
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Meet the Likweli: The orange-lipped monkey hidden in DR Congo
Mon 20 Jul 2026
Scientists have discovered a new monkey with a funky roar
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Why football fans feel devastated when their team loses
Fri 17 Jul 2026
Emotions are high ahead of the World Cup final
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Why being a tattoo artist was illegal in South Korea for so long?
Thu 16 Jul 2026
For decades, only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea
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How periods can affect your ADHD
Wed 15 Jul 2026
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
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How a $2m treatment cured my sickle cell disease
Tue 14 Jul 2026
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell
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The Polygamist: How the Netflix show is starting conversations in South Africa
Mon 13 Jul 2026
The show portrays a family broken by secrets and lies
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Should you wear earplugs to concerts?
Fri 10 Jul 2026
And do earplugs make or break your live music listening experience?
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Are maybelaterships the new situationships?
Thu 9 Jul 2026
...and what do they say about modern dating?
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China says no to AI boyfriends
Wed 8 Jul 2026
New Chinese regulations on AI companions will take effect next week
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Why is West Africa experiencing extreme rainfall and floods
Mon 6 Jul 2026
How are climate change and infrastructure issues both contributing to the flooding?
