The Inquiry Podcast
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Can we create a universal Covid vaccine?
Thu 14 Apr 2022
Can scientists develop a vaccine which can combat the coronavirus and all its variants?
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Are drones the future of warfare?
Thu 7 Apr 2022
Does an increasing reliance on drones in conflict mean an end for conventional warfare
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Can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes?
Thu 31 Mar 2022
What counts as a war crime and can Vladimir Putin be held responsible?
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Why is Russia鈥檚 invasion plan failing?
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Russia Invaded Ukraine expecting a swift victory, so why have they been unsuccessful?
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Who are the Wagner Group, and why are they in Ukraine?
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Russian mercenaries are reportedly hunting the Ukrainian president. But who are they?
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Does Putin鈥檚 view of history explain why he invaded Ukraine?
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Putin justifies invading Ukraine by claiming its lands have long been part of Russia
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Will sanctions stop Russia in Ukraine?
Thu 3 Mar 2022
Can economic sanctions alone force a country to change course?
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What鈥檚 happened to the left in France?
Thu 24 Feb 2022
Why have left wing political parties in France lost so much popular support?
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What will end the war in Yemen?
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Eight years of civil war has ravaged Yemen, can the country find a peaceful solution?
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Why have military coups returned to West Africa?
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Elected governments have been overthrown by the military in Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea
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Do we have enough lithium to power the future?
Thu 3 Feb 2022
Can we meet the soaring world demand for lithium, a vital metal for green energy?
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Is Turkey heading for an economic meltdown?
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Turkey is suffering from an economic crisis with rampant inflation and a weakening lira.
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What鈥檚 going on in Kazakhstan?
Thu 20 Jan 2022
What has caused the worst unrest and political infighting in Kazakhstan鈥檚 recent history?
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Are we heading for space wars?
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Would conflict on the ground between majors powers now inevitably spill over into space?
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Can we get drugs out of prisons?
Thu 6 Jan 2022
Tanya Beckett asks if we can get drugs out of prisons and help prisoners beat addiction.
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Can we solve our space junk problem?
Thu 30 Dec 2021
Millions of pieces of dangerous man-made debris are orbiting Earth. Can we clean up space?
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How will Afghanistan survive the winter?
Thu 23 Dec 2021
How will the 23 million Afghans who need food assistance get through the winter?
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Should we be worried about the return of inflation?
Thu 16 Dec 2021
As prices rise, Tanya Beckett asks if we should be worried about the return of inflation.
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How will we cope with the Omicron variant?
Thu 9 Dec 2021
What are the possible implications as the Omicron variant spreads around the world?
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Are the US Democrats in big trouble?
Thu 2 Dec 2021
The election of a Republican as Governor of Virginia sends a message to President Biden
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Why aren鈥檛 countries doing more to stop climate change?
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Are China, India, Africa, Europe and the US making enough progress on climate change?
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What is the metaverse and why is Facebook so obsessed with it?
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Which vision of the so-called metaverse will we adopt in the future?
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What are hypersonic missiles and why do they matter?
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Will a new breed of hypersonic missiles make the world a more dangerous place?
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Why are we seeing global shortages?
Thu 4 Nov 2021
Empty shelves are becoming commonplace. And prices are rising. What鈥檚 going on?
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Do climate conferences make a difference?
Thu 28 Oct 2021
COP 26 is just around the corner and expectations are high for action
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Are we running out of water?
Thu 21 Oct 2021
With global water supplies stretched, Tanya Beckett asks if we鈥檙e running out.
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Is Britain paying the price for its green energy push?
Thu 14 Oct 2021
Energy prices are spiking in the UK, is this the price for a shift to green power?
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Is China鈥檚 economy in trouble?
Thu 7 Oct 2021
Charmaine Cozier asks whether government regulations in China are damaging its economy.
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Is Brazil heading for a constitutional crisis?
Thu 30 Sep 2021
President Bolsonaro鈥檚 tense stand-off with his country鈥檚 democratic system.
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Will America ban abortion?
Thu 23 Sep 2021
What does a radical new law in Texas mean for abortion provision in the US?
