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The Inquiry

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

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Episodes (530 available)

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, How will Spain’s migrant amnesty work?

Half a million undocumented migrants are to be given the legal right to work in Spain

5 Mar 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Can the world catch China in the rare earths race?

Can other countries take on China’s dominance of rare earth minerals?

26 Feb 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Is the 2026 World Cup an own goal?

Is football’s 2026 World Cup pricing ordinary fans out of the game?

19 Feb 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Why are our taps running dry?

The UN says we are in a ‘water bankruptcy’ era as cities risk running out of water

12 Feb 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, What does the national election mean for the future of Bangladesh?

Following years of political turmoil, how might an election shape Bangladesh’s future?

5 Feb 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, What's behind the rise in shoplifting?

Countries around the world are seeing a rise in retail theft - what are the causes?

29 Jan 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Is history repeating itself in Iran?

Thousands have been killed in Iran during mass protests against the ruling regime

22 Jan 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Is nuclear disarmament set to self-destruct?

Is the future of arms control at risk?

15 Jan 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, Can Kenya answer the call for employment?

Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

8 Jan 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Inquiry, The Inquiry, How did music megatours become such a money spinner?

How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?

1 Jan 2026

24 mins

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