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What in the World

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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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Wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe have more than doubled in the last decade. And that matters more than you might think.

Bees pollinate 75% of the crops we eat, from apples and tomatoes to carrots and raspberries. So if bee population... more

The conflict between Israel and the US against Iran continues to escalate. At least one thousand civilians have been killed in Iran since the US-Israeli attacks began on Saturday, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.

There ... more

For centuries, people have lived side by side with animals in harmony. But with habitats shrinking, animals such as lions and elephants are having to travel further to find food, sometimes stumbling into human territory. Crops and property are destro... more

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The US and Israel have launched a massive military operation in Iran, carrying out a series of strikes that have killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as hundreds of Iranians.

Iran has also launched strikes in respons... more

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Recent Guests

Zara Hiridjee
Registered associate nutritionist
Episode: Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?
Basma El-Atti
Reporter based in Nairobi
Episode: Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?
Anahita Sachdev
Reporter in the US discussing gold demand in India
Episode: Why is the gold price so high right now?!
Marlena Kareem
Hungarian Chinese Muslim living in Malaysia
Episode: It’s the year of the Fire Horse!
Wanqing Zhang
From the BBC's Global China Unit
BBC
Episode: It’s the year of the Fire Horse!
William Lee Adams
Discusses New Year celebrations in Vietnam
BBC
Episode: It’s the year of the Fire Horse!
Panisa Amocha
BBC reporter in Thailand
BBC
Episode: It’s the year of the Fire Horse!
Shawn Yuan
From the Global China Unit, discussing the implications of China Maxing
BBC
Episode: Chinamaxxing: How ‘being Chinese’ became cool online
Nathalie Jimenez
Commentator on cultural trends in a global context
Episode: Chinamaxxing: How ‘being Chinese’ became cool online

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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 405 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

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Critics point out a need for deeper exploration of subjects, feeling some episodes may not fully address complex issues.
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Many find the broad range of topics appealing, noting that the discussions are both enlightening and thought-provoking.

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Apple Podcasts
#54
Ukraine/News
Apple Podcasts
#67
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#74
Taiwan/News
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#79
Hong Kong/News
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#104
India/News
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#131
Philippines/News

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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.
Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?
Q: What is fiber maxing?
Fiber maxing is the trend of consuming more fiber in diets, often to fill the fiber gap where modern diets lack sufficient fiber intake.
How does cartel violence impact young people in Mexico?
Q: How do cartels keep young people engaged in their organization after they join?
Cartels maintain loyalty through money, status, protection for families, and the risk associated with leaving.
How does cartel violence impact young people in Mexico?
Q: How do cartels recruit young people into their organization?
Cartels lure young people with financial incentives, a sense of belonging, and status, while also using coercion in some cases.

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2. Basma El-Atti
3. Anahita Sachdev
4. Marlena Kareem
5. Wanqing Zhang
6. William Lee Adams
7. Panisa Amocha
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