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What in the World

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Doctors' Strike
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Ramadan
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Haiti
Healthcare Accessibility
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Senegal
Kate Middleton
Transgender Issues
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Ticket Scalping
Crown Act
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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.

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Recent Guests

Thomas Morgan
BBC journalist
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Yusra Amiri
Episode: Wait, I thought Senegal won Afcon, now it’s Morocco?!
Ian Yofi
Aspiring professional footballer
Based in Accra, Ghana
Episode: Wait, I thought Senegal won Afcon, now it’s Morocco?!
Montserrat Fernández-Guarino
Dermatologist in Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Episode: Do LED skincare masks work?
Yasmin Rufo
BBC Entertainment reporter
BBC
Episode: Our Oscars 2026 faves and flops
Bernd Debusmann
BBC correspondent
BBC
Episode: Drone warfare between Iran and the US
James Landell
BBC correspondent
BBC
Episode: Drone warfare between Iran and the US
Tim Bowler
Defence expert at BBC Monitoring
BBC Monitoring
Episode: Drone warfare between Iran and the US
Erica Lau
Professional ballet dancer for the National Ballet of Canada
National Ballet of Canada
Episode: Hey Timothée Chalamet, we do care about ballet and opera!

Host

Iqra Farooq
Host of various informative segments focusing on global stories, making complex topics accessible and engaging for listeners.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 409 ratings
  • Fantastic

    This podcast is super interesting! I do enjoy listening to it !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miglioremary83
    Italy6 months ago
  • .

    Good but they speak verry fast and I don’t understand the half.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Meeeee the best 😝
    France7 months ago
  • No depth

    So short. I don’t feel you answer many questions about the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jake90985
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • How the search for Miss South Africa turned ugly

    Please report accurately on the eligibility of contestants

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mpho Tshukudu
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast on Korean Shamans!

    I thought Soo Min Kim provided a captivating exploration of the evolution of shamanism over time. It was interesting to see the historical shifts and understand how these traditions have adapted to modern society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benthomas315
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Critics point out a need for deeper exploration of subjects, feeling some episodes may not fully address complex issues.
Listeners appreciate the informative and timely nature of the content, highlighting the effective engagement with pressing global issues.
Many find the broad range of topics appealing, noting that the discussions are both enlightening and thought-provoking.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#47
Hong Kong/News
Apple Podcasts
#49
Taiwan/News
Apple Podcasts
#79
South Korea/News
Apple Podcasts
#109
Japan/News
Apple Podcasts
#131
Philippines/News
Apple Podcasts
#138
Ukraine/News

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Human-wildlife conflict: How to deal with animals killing humans
Q: What kinds of statistics illustrate the scale of the problem globally or regionally?
Global figures show tens of thousands of deaths annually from wildlife encounters, with snakes and crocodiles being major contributors, and elephants, hyenas and lions accounting for hundreds of fatalities in specific regions like Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Human-wildlife conflict: How to deal with animals killing humans
Q: What does 'human-wildlife encounters' actually look like in these regions?
They involve wildlife moving into agricultural land or villages, leading to crop destruction, attacks on livestock and people, and in some cases fatalities, driven largely by habitat loss and population pressures.
Why humans rely on bees
Q: Why are bees so important to us?
Bees enable pollination, which is essential for a large majority of crops and many wild plants, supporting food systems, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?
Q: Are some ways of eating fiber better than others?
Yes, fiber from whole foods is more beneficial compared to isolated fiber supplements or processed fiber-enriched foods.
Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?
Q: How much fiber should we actually be getting?
Most adults should target around 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day, though many fall short of this target.

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2. Yusra Amiri
3. Ian Yofi
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6. Bernd Debusmann
7. James Landell
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