The Inquiry Podcast
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Is this the Most Dangerous Time to be a Journalist?
Thu 13 Dec 2018
Journalists are being hit with more violence and oppression 鈥� what is behind it?
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Why Is Brexit So Hard?
Thu 6 Dec 2018
A deal between the UK and the EU is on the table 鈥� but it鈥檚 a deal that few like.
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Is the West at War with Russia?
Thu 29 Nov 2018
Nato is accused of provoking Russia and breaking promises
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Is Russia at War with the West?
Thu 22 Nov 2018
The charge sheet against Moscow includes spy killings, hacks and election interference
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What Makes A Pariah State?
Thu 15 Nov 2018
Countries like Saudi Arabia can get away with murder - why not others?
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Is the China-Africa Love Affair Over?
Thu 1 Nov 2018
Investment is slowing, discontent is growing 鈥� is this the beginning of the end?
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How long can we live?
Thu 25 Oct 2018
Life expectancy is rising as medicine advances, but can we beat old age itself?
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What Went Wrong in Indonesia?
Thu 18 Oct 2018
Could the earthquake and tsunami that struck Palu, Indonesia have killed fewer people?
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Should We Rethink the Ban on Child Labour?
Thu 4 Oct 2018
Most countries have signed up to a ban on child labour 鈥� but is this the best approach?
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Is Genetic Testing Overrated?
Thu 27 Sep 2018
DNA testing is big business - but could the results be harmful?
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The Inquiry Junior - Why are North and South Korea divided?
Thu 20 Sep 2018
The story of how a line on a map becomes a hard state border that no one can cross.
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The Inquiry Junior - What鈥檚 Killing Africa鈥檚 Elephants?
Thu 13 Sep 2018
Poachers, jewellery makers and angry farmers: the story behind the decline of elephants
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How Do You Run A Hacking Operation?
Thu 30 Aug 2018
We reveal the secrets of some of the world鈥檚 most advanced and secretive cyber-powers.
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Who鈥檚 in the Driving Seat of the US 鈥� Saudi Relationship?
Thu 23 Aug 2018
The forces steering the alliance between the US and Saudi Arabia
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Can We Control 3D Printing?
Thu 9 Aug 2018
Does the 3D printing revolution mean that people anywhere can print anything they want?
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Is WhatsApp Fuelling Vigilantism?
Thu 2 Aug 2018
What is it about this simple messaging platform that fuels emotions and spreads fear?
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Is Africa鈥檚 Longest War Really Over?
Thu 26 Jul 2018
Ethiopia and Eritrea have just signed a peace deal ending two decades of war.
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What does Iran think of the West?
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Exploring why many Iranians are suspicious of the motives of the outside world
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Can We Ever Understand Animals?
Thu 12 Jul 2018
Humans spend hours studying our fellow animals. But will we ever truly understand them?
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Can We Eat Our Way Out Of Climate Change?
Thu 5 Jul 2018
Changing what we eat could be one of the fastest ways to slow down climate change
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Are We Heading for a Trade War?
Thu 28 Jun 2018
The high-stakes showdown between the US and China on trade.
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Can You Train People To Be Less Prejudiced?
Thu 21 Jun 2018
Businesses spend millions on anti-bias training 鈥� but does it work?
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How Do You Make People Have Babies?
Thu 14 Jun 2018
How governments are encouraging people to have more children to offset deaths
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Is Raqqa Recovering After Islamic State?
Thu 7 Jun 2018
A look inside the city which was once Islamic State鈥檚 headquarters.
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Can Computers Predict Crimes That Haven鈥檛 Happened Yet?
Thu 31 May 2018
The ethics of big data in crime forecasting
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Is North Korea Broke?
Thu 24 May 2018
This isolated economy is showing signs of life that might surprise you.
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What Makes a Revolution Successful?
Thu 17 May 2018
The factors that need to come together for a successful revolution in the modern world
