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What in the World Episodes

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    Why Elon Musk and JD Vance want a US baby boom

    Pro-natalists warn civilisation will collapse otherwise.

  2. What do we know about Iran’s nuclear capabilities?

    Israel has struck the country’s nuclear facilities and scientists

  3. Why was the Indian hip hop star Sidhu Moose Wala murdered?

    The Punjabi rapper was shot dead in 2022

  4. Degrowth explained: A radical idea for a sustainable future

    Do we need to shrink our economy to save the planet?

  5. Who let the dogs out? Not Iran

    Walking your dog is now illegal in several Iranian cities

  6. Why is protein being added to everything?

    Maybe we need to forget about the gains and focus on the grains

  7. Why Morocco’s king has banned sheep for Eid

    It’s linked to seven years of drought

  8. How to hack your flight luggage allowance

    And why are airline baggage fees getting so expensive?

  9. Is it possible to end new cases of HIV by 2030?

    And how could the dismantling of USAID affect efforts to meet this target?

  10. Made in Vietnam: Why its homegrown fashion is having a moment

    Global celebs and fashion influencers are buying Vietnamese brands

  11. Can refreezing Arctic sea ice help save polar bears?

    It's one potential solution to combat the loss of hunting grounds

  12. Why some athletes and musicians are using OnlyFans as a side hustle

    …and the stigma that comes with it

  13. It’s prom night in Uganda baby!

    But make sure it’s over by 6pm (by order of the government)

  14. The ongoing mysteries of Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza

    Do we now know for certain how the Ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids?

  15. How politicians use styling to win hearts (and votes)

    In South Korea, what presidential candidates are wearing is a hot topic

  16. How do musicians make money?

    And how much do they really get from us streaming their songs?

  17. Why Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claim in South Africa is false

    We debunk the statements made by the US President

  18. The difficulties of getting aid into Gaza

    Israel has now allowed aid in - but distributing it is proving difficult

  19. Would you turn down a $400m plane?

    If so, President Trump thinks you’re a ‘stupid person’

  20. Fortnite, Darth Vader and the use of AI voices in gaming

    Why not use human voices?

  21. What’s being done to tackle skin-lightening in Nigeria?

    The WHO says 77% of women in Nigeria use skin-whitening products

  22. JAMB 2025: How Nigeria’s university entrance exams went wrong

    A record number of students failed because of power cuts and technical issues

  23. Why are young men getting hair transplants in Turkey?

    Thousands of people fly there each year for a new hairline - but is it safe?

  24. White snus: Why are teens, Swedes and footballers getting hooked?

    Nicotine pouches are increasingly popular with young people in Europe and the US

  25. How did Virat Kohli become one of the world’s biggest sports stars?

    And what legacy does he leave for Indian Test cricket?

  26. Big Ocean: The world’s first K-Pop band with hearing loss

    How do the Big Ocean members make and perform their music?

  27. Why are India and Pakistan clashing over Kashmir?

    All the background details you need to understand what’s been happening

  28. New Pope, who dis?

    Who is the new Pope, Robert Prevost, Leo XIV?

  29. Why are we obsessed with true crime?

    And are true crime shows bad for your brain?

  30. How does compulsory voting work?

    And how does it impact democracy?

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