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The Inquiry Episodes

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    Why was Qasem Soleimani killed?

    How serious an enemy to the US was Qasem Soleimani, and why was he killed?

  2. Will humans become extinct by the end of the century?

    How precarious is our civilisation and what can be done to stop a global catastrophe?

  3. Can we eradicate polio?

    Despite heroic efforts to vaccinate against this crippling disease, why does it persist?

  4. Is Nato obsolete?

    With the US and French presidents questioning its future, Nato is in crisis

  5. Should we ban billionaires?

    Should extreme wealth and the system that enables billionaires to retain money be curbed?

  6. Can we protect our elections from social media manipulators?

    Who can you trust in the world behind the screen?

  7. Why is there a backlash against climate policies?

    A year on from the 鈥済ilets jaunes鈥� protests, are environmental policies in trouble?

  8. What can we do about the world鈥檚 mental health problem?

    The World鈥檚 mental health is suffering so what can we do about it?

  9. Why are immigrants under attack in South Africa?

    In the so-called 鈥渞ainbow nation鈥�, why are foreigners so often subject to violence?

  10. How soon can we go carbon zero?

    To stop global warming, we need to cut CO2 emissions. So how soon can we go carbon zero?

  11. Why are the Kurds always in the firing line?

    Kurdish people have been caught up in dozens of conflicts. Why can鈥檛 they find peace?

  12. Is vaping safe?

    After deaths in the US and bans around the world, how risky are e-cigarettes?

  13. Can we dismiss QAnon?

    The far right conspiracy theory featuring child molestors and baby eaters.

  14. Are we heading for a global recession?

    Trade wars and Europe鈥檚 slowing growth. Is an economic downturn inevitable?

  15. Is Africa facing another debt crisis?

    A risky mix of easy credit and easy spending

  16. How can we save our forests?

    This summer fires in the Amazon rainforest caught the world's attention.

  17. Is rock music doomed?

    Bruce Springsteen is turning 70; rock鈥檚 gods are getting on. Who can replace them?

  18. Why the race to build a quantum computer?

    Corporations are spending billions to turn quantum computers into workable technology.

  19. Why does Donald Trump seem to have such a problem with the truth?

    Examining some of the many false or misleading claims made by the US President

  20. Why are we having less sex?

    Porn, smart phones and the 鈥榮lutty transmitter鈥�

  21. Is Germany OK?

    It鈥檚 known for precision and punctuality but Europe鈥檚 engine is slowing down.

  22. Do children in two-parent families do better?

    We investigate the research into growing up with married, cohabiting and single parents.

  23. Can you reduce Central American migration?

    More and more families from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador are travelling to the US

  24. Will China crack down on Hong Kong?

    Last month Hong Kong witnessed its largest ever protests. How will China respond?

  25. What kind of Prime Minister would Boris Johnson make?

    Examining the character, beliefs and ambition of Britain鈥檚 most recognisable politician

  26. How can Chennai鈥檚 water crisis be solved?

    South India鈥檚 biggest city is gripped by drought, residents have to queue for water.

  27. Is the deep ocean the answer to some of our biggest problems?

    Humanity has many problems. Does the solution to some lie deep beneath our oceans' waves?

  28. Can a government make you happy?

    Should governments look beyond GDP and make our wellbeing their priority?

  29. Can vaccines stop Ebola in the DRC?

    Can vaccines stop Ebola in the DRC or will it take more than medical intervention?

  30. Why is it always Alabama?

    Why is Alabama always getting picked on in America?

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