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What in the World

Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world.

World Service,644 episodes

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All the single ladies, put your hands up
Boyfriends are actually embarrassing now (according to Vogue)
09 Jan 2026,13 mins
Why people learn English
And how it’s taking over the internet
08 Jan 2026,10 mins
Brick phones are so back
Why are so many of us trying to quit our smartphones?
07 Jan 2026,13 mins
Does using AI impact the environment?
Think water usage, and lots of energy.
06 Jan 2026,8 mins
Venezuela: What just happened?
US forces have taken the country’s leader, Nicholas Maduro, into custody
05 Jan 2026,8 mins
Switzerland ski resort fire: What we know so far
At least 40 people have died after a fire in a bar in Crans-Montana
02 Jan 2026,8 mins
Is fashion turning its back on body inclusivity?
Fashion trends, Y2K aesthetic and weight loss drugs all have an impact.
01 Jan 2026,12 mins
Do I need to heal my gut?
You don’t need to take social media diet advice too seriously
31 Dec 2025,12 mins
Why romantasy books are having a moment
It looks like it’s happily ever after for the genre…
30 Dec 2025,13 mins
How useful are your supplements?
Some critics say it's better to try and eat a balanced diet
29 Dec 2025,12 mins
Are we in our nostalgia era?
Is your nostalgic dream really just good marketing?
26 Dec 2025,12 mins
Why are we obsessed with personality types and labels?
These days the internet is full of tests that attempt to define who you are.
25 Dec 2025,11 mins
Why is there so much seaweed on our beaches?
Sargussum seaweed is swamping up sandy beaches from Barbados to Spain
24 Dec 2025,11 mins
How easy will it be to go to the 2026 World Cup?
Some fans are going to find it easier than others
23 Dec 2025,11 mins
Just checking in…are my emails holding me back at work?! xx
I hope this podcast finds you well!
22 Dec 2025,11 mins
Ethiopia arrests TikTok creators over ‘indecent’ outfits
The government has accused six creators of undermining public morality
19 Dec 2025,8 mins
Why Iran is running out of water
And could Iran have to move its capital Tehran?
18 Dec 2025,8 mins
The growing trend of influencers fronting charity campaigns
Are content creators the future of philanthropy?
17 Dec 2025,8 mins
Taiwan and China: Everything you need to know
We explain why countries are arguing over Taiwan
16 Dec 2025,13 mins
Bondi Beach shooting: What we know so far
The attack is the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly 30 years
15 Dec 2025,9 mins
Why does protecting traditions matter?
Italian cuisine and kohl are now considered intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO
12 Dec 2025,11 mins
Boy bands vs girl bands: Who makes better music?
Stray Kids, BlackPink, Spice Girls, Westlife: We discuss who does it better
11 Dec 2025,12 mins
Why Cambodia and Thailand are fighting
More than half a million people have been forced to leave their homes
10 Dec 2025,8 mins
Venezuela and the US have a tense relationship
Trump has accused Venezuela’s Maduro of shipping drugs
09 Dec 2025,12 mins
How a social media ban would have changed my teens
We speak to three students about Australia's social media ban
08 Dec 2025,16 mins
Footballers are getting younger
But what are clubs hoping to achieve with their teenage stars?
05 Dec 2025,10 mins
The darker side behind scam texts
Sometimes the people behind the scams are victims themselves.
04 Dec 2025,11 mins
Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Kerala claims to be the first state to have ended extreme poverty
03 Dec 2025,8 mins
Ukraine’s underground schools
Why schools are being built underground in Ukraine
02 Dec 2025,12 mins
Why are some sugary drinks more expensive?
Sugar taxes are on the rise globally
01 Dec 2025,9 mins