The Inquiry Podcast
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
Episodes to download
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Can we protect our elections from social media manipulators?
Thu 5 Dec 2019
Who can you trust in the world behind the screen?
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Why is there a backlash against climate policies?
Thu 28 Nov 2019
A year on from the 鈥済ilets jaunes鈥� protests, are environmental policies in trouble?
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What can we do about the world鈥檚 mental health problem?
Thu 21 Nov 2019
The World鈥檚 mental health is suffering so what can we do about it?
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Why are immigrants under attack in South Africa?
Thu 14 Nov 2019
In the so-called 鈥渞ainbow nation鈥�, why are foreigners so often subject to violence?
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How soon can we go carbon zero?
Thu 7 Nov 2019
To stop global warming, we need to cut CO2 emissions. So how soon can we go carbon zero?
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Why are the Kurds always in the firing line?
Thu 31 Oct 2019
Kurdish people have been caught up in dozens of conflicts. Why can鈥檛 they find peace?
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Is vaping safe?
Thu 24 Oct 2019
After deaths in the US and bans around the world, how risky are e-cigarettes?
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Can we dismiss QAnon?
Thu 17 Oct 2019
The far right conspiracy theory featuring child molestors and baby eaters.
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Are we heading for a global recession?
Thu 10 Oct 2019
Trade wars and Europe鈥檚 slowing growth. Is an economic downturn inevitable?
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How can we save our forests?
Thu 26 Sep 2019
This summer fires in the Amazon rainforest caught the world's attention.
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Is rock music doomed?
Thu 19 Sep 2019
Bruce Springsteen is turning 70; rock鈥檚 gods are getting on. Who can replace them?
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Why the race to build a quantum computer?
Thu 12 Sep 2019
Corporations are spending billions to turn quantum computers into workable technology.
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Why does Donald Trump seem to have such a problem with the truth?
Thu 5 Sep 2019
Examining some of the many false or misleading claims made by the US President
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Is Germany OK?
Thu 22 Aug 2019
It鈥檚 known for precision and punctuality but Europe鈥檚 engine is slowing down.
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Do children in two-parent families do better?
Thu 8 Aug 2019
We investigate the research into growing up with married, cohabiting and single parents.
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Can you reduce Central American migration?
Thu 1 Aug 2019
More and more families from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador are travelling to the US
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Will China crack down on Hong Kong?
Thu 25 Jul 2019
Last month Hong Kong witnessed its largest ever protests. How will China respond?
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What kind of Prime Minister would Boris Johnson make?
Thu 18 Jul 2019
Examining the character, beliefs and ambition of Britain鈥檚 most recognisable politician
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How can Chennai鈥檚 water crisis be solved?
Thu 11 Jul 2019
South India鈥檚 biggest city is gripped by drought, residents have to queue for water.
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Is the deep ocean the answer to some of our biggest problems?
Thu 4 Jul 2019
Humanity has many problems. Does the solution to some lie deep beneath our oceans' waves?
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Can a government make you happy?
Thu 27 Jun 2019
Should governments look beyond GDP and make our wellbeing their priority?
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Can vaccines stop Ebola in the DRC?
Thu 20 Jun 2019
Can vaccines stop Ebola in the DRC or will it take more than medical intervention?
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Is time travel possible?
Thu 6 Jun 2019
What does science tell us about the possibility of travelling in time?
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Is the US heading for war with Iran?
Thu 30 May 2019
Tensions are escalating between the two countries, but will it lead to war?
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How do you move a capital city?
Thu 23 May 2019
Indonesia has announced it is thinking of building a new capital city. Can it be done?
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How did K-Pop conquer the world?
Thu 16 May 2019
Some of the world鈥檚 most successful bands are singing in Korean.
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What鈥檚 next for Sudan?
Thu 9 May 2019
President Omar al-Bashir was deposed on 11th April, but protesters still line the streets
