What in the World Podcast
Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.
Episodes to download
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Winter Olympics 2026: What you missed
Today
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have officially ended
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How big a deal is Andrew being arrested?
Friday
Hint: it has something to do with the Epstein files...
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Why is the gold price so high right now?!
Thursday
Gold is super important to lots of cultures across the world
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Does birth order shape your personality?
Last Tuesday
A personality psychologist breaks down the myths
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What the popularity of period dramas says about modern dating
Fri 13 Feb 2026
We talk “Wuthering Heights”, Bridgerton and the perils of dating in 2026
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Chinamaxxing: How ‘being Chinese’ became cool online
Thu 12 Feb 2026
Why everyone is suddenly Chinamaxxing
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Are Instagram and YouTube 'addiction machines'?
Wed 11 Feb 2026
Social media goes on trial in California
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From Tyra Banks to Melania Trump: Are celebrity documentaries just PR?
Tue 10 Feb 2026
Why are these celebrity docs so popular and what’s the business motivation behind them?
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Mon 9 Feb 2026
We talk politics, Puerto Rico and President Trump
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Your guide to the Winter Olympics 2026
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Everything from Minion dance routines to penis injections… and of course sport.
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Humans vs AI: Who’s more creative?
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Music, art, literature - who does it better; AI or humans?
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Who and what are in the Epstein files?
Wed 4 Feb 2026
The latest drop of the files names more powerful people with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Millions are watching internet parent videos
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Grammys: Chappell Roan stuns and Bad Bunny calls out ICE
Mon 2 Feb 2026
The What in the World team take you inside their group chat
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Why young Indians are ditching clubbing for devotional concerts
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Bhajan clubbing is India’s latest cultural trend
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ICE explained: What powers do its agents have?
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Agents have killed two people in Minneapolis this month
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The 'forever chemicals' lurking in our water and clothes
Thu 22 Jan 2026
PFAS can also be found in our blood and our brains
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Is IShowSpeed changing perceptions of Africa?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
Fans say he’s challenging stereotypes about the continent
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Should women be included in conscription?
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Denmark has made women over 18 eligible for military conscription
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Are BTS still the K-pop kings?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
The comeback is finally here - how is the ARMY feeling?
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Why some people claim the Moon landing was faked
Tue 13 Jan 2026
We debunk the conspiracy theory Kim Kardashian and others believe
