A TikTok conspiracy theory: Helen Keller is a fraud?
A bizarre conspiracy theory on the social media platform TikTok is uncovered after a Twitter thread goes viral. What does this say about how misinformation spreads online? What are the unintended cons...
29 Jan 202139min
Empireland: How imperialism shaped modern Britain
In his latest book, Empireland, Times writer Sathnam Sanghera attempts to expose what he sees as a blind spot in our understanding of history: the details and impact of the British Empire. Is there a ...
28 Jan 202132min
Amanda Knox: Is our obsession with true crime unhealthy?
In a special series for the Sunday Times, writer Rosie Kinchen examines what's behind our true crime obsession. Kinchen makes contact with Amanda Knox - someone affected by this - and finds out Knox r...
27 Jan 202129min
Is this the end of QAnon?
Conspiracies spread fast on anonymous platforms like 4chan. QAnon's evolution on the site is fuelled by unfounded theories which suggest that President Trump is waging a secret war against Satan-worsh...
26 Jan 202131min
The Arab Spring ten years on: Egypt
For Egypt, the Arab Spring was just the start. Ten years ago, protests erupted in Tahrir Square that would force the president from power and kick off a decade of political transformation. We speak to...
25 Jan 202127min
The mysterious disappearance of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma
Alibaba Group founder and billionaire Jack Ma has emerged into the public for the first time since disappearing in October last year. Growing scrutiny of his business plans has fuelled speculation tha...
22 Jan 202126min
Inauguration Day: Two presidents, two speeches, and an uncivil war
Some 25,000 troops stood guard during the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The high levels of security was just one sign that the country is facing great challenges domestically. What does the moo...
21 Jan 202136min
The Vaccine: What if the virus mutates again?
Some scientists worry that a new vaccine-resistant strain of the virus could emerge. We speak to virologists about concerns that the UK's vaccine strategy could make an 'escape mutant' more likely. Th...
20 Jan 202127min
