The Documentary Podcast Podcast
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the 蜜芽传媒. Investigating, reporting and telling true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism and global issues.
A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the 蜜芽传媒. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.
From Trump鈥檚 new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, The Documentary investigates major global stories.
We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world鈥檚 most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.
A new episode most days, all year round. From our 蜜芽传媒 World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.
Episodes to download
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A man without bees
Tue 14 Nov 2023
Why are bees dying? An elder from the 鈥楲and of Bees鈥� seeks answers, wherever it leads.
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In The Studio: Jenn Lee: Taiwan fashion designer
Mon 13 Nov 2023
Taking inspiration from the flea markets of Taipei to show on the catwalks of London
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蜜芽传媒 OS Conversations: Israeli losses
Sat 11 Nov 2023
Israelis share their grief and memories of family members killed on 7 October.
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Heart and Soul: Queerly beloved: Same-sex love and the Synod
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Should the Anglican Church allow and conduct LGBT blessings, and even marriages?
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The Jews and Arabs coexisting in crisis
Thu 9 Nov 2023
How Jews and Arabs are working together to keep the peace in their Israeli neighbourhoods
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My Forgotten War
Tue 7 Nov 2023
Why is the situation for Syrian refugees in Turkey becoming increasingly hostile?
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In The Studio: Carol Morley
Mon 6 Nov 2023
Carol Morley tells Stephen Hughes about writing and selling a screenplay
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蜜芽传媒 OS Conversations: Palestinian losses
Sat 4 Nov 2023
Two men share their grief and memories of family killed in the war.
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Heart and Soul: Finding Falun Gong
Fri 3 Nov 2023
Twenty years ago, China began a crackdown on Falun Gong. What has become of the movement?
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Assignment: Taught to fear - corporal punishment in the classroom
Thu 2 Nov 2023
Reported cases of teachers beating their students in Kenyan schools are on the rise
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The Raspberry Visa
Wed 1 Nov 2023
Is Portugal's 'Raspberry Visa' the answer to the west's lack of workers?
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In the Studio: Kieran Stanley - Designing a Zoo
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Creating impressive spaces to inspire people to fall in love with wildlife.
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蜜芽传媒 OS Conversations: Jewish-Palestinian couples
Sat 28 Oct 2023
Mixed-heritage couples and families share their experiences.
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Heart and Soul: The New York Supreme Court's first female Hasidic judge
Fri 27 Oct 2023
Fighting to become the first female Hasidic New York Supreme Court judge in the US
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Assignment: The Life, Death and Rebirth of a Russian Theatre
Thu 26 Oct 2023
How Russia鈥檚 oldest independent theatre 鈥� from a remote town - was forced into exile
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Africa's urban future: What next?
Tue 24 Oct 2023
The opportunities and challenges of Africa's rapid urbanisation
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In the Studio: PAC NYC
Mon 23 Oct 2023
The opening of The Perelman Performing Arts Center built on the site of NY鈥檚 Twin Towers
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Other people's children
Sun 22 Oct 2023
The rarely heard voices of the domestic workers who care for other people's children
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蜜芽传媒 OS Conversations: Teenagers in Gaza and Israel
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Young people on both sides describe their lives right now
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Understand: Israel and the Palestinians
Fri 20 Oct 2023
The history and context of the decades long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians
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Heart and Soul: My journey beyond death
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Exploring extraordinary spiritual awakenings that follow a confrontation with death
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Assignment: The village versus the mine
Thu 19 Oct 2023
An ancient village in northern Portugal fights plans for a lithium mine on its doorstep
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Africa鈥檚 Urban Future: South Africa
Tue 17 Oct 2023
What is the future for Africa's rapidly swelling cities?
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In the Studio: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Mohsen Makhmalbaf takes us behind the scenes of the making of Kandahar
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Special: My Indian Life
Sun 15 Oct 2023
鈥淚鈥檓 in love with the mountains.鈥� A special episode from Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
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蜜芽传媒 OS Conversations: Israel and Gaza
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Israelis and Palestinians share their stories
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The Cultural Frontline: How Disney redefined animation
Fri 13 Oct 2023
The 100th anniversary of the world's best-known animation studio
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Assignment: America鈥檚 hidden histories
Thu 12 Oct 2023
A new statue in Virginia shines a light on histories hidden in plain sight
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Africa's urban future: Tanzania
Tue 10 Oct 2023
The opportunities and challenges for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial centre
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In the Studio: Anton Skrypets
Mon 9 Oct 2023
Producer Anton Skrypets on making his film Stay Online about the war in Ukraine
