Invisible lines: how unseen boundaries shape the world around us
Our experiences of the world are diverse, often changing as we move across borders from one country to another. They can also vary based on language or subtle shifts in climate. Yet, we rarely conside...
28 Mars 202422min
Climate quitting: the people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change
As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit new talent. And now a number of existing employees are deciding to leave their jobs, some quietly, some v...
21 Mars 202423min
How conspiracy theories help to maintain Vladimir Putin’s grip on power in Russia
As Russians head to the polls for presidential elections, conspiracy theories are swirling everywhere. In this episode we speak to a disinformation expert about the central role these conspiracy theor...
14 Mars 202425min
How North Korea is turning into a matriarchy
High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the role of North Korean women and the choices they’re able to make – including what they wear. In this episode, we hear ...
7 Mars 202426min
Intellectual humility: the rewards of being willing to change your mind
With unlimited information at our fingertips and dozens of platforms on which to share our opinions, it can sometimes feel like we’re supposed to be experts in everything. It can be exhausting. In thi...
29 Feb 202421min
Israel-Gaza: how opinion polls used in Northern Ireland could pave a way to peace
When the war in Gaza eventually ends, pressure will mount for negotiations to begin for a deal. When that day comes, how can opposing sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict find enough common ground t...
22 Feb 202422min
As we dream, we can listen in on the waking world
Humans spend about one third of our lives asleep and while most of us dream regularly, some people remember their dreams more than others. But scientists still know surprisingly little about why or ho...
15 Feb 202419min
Deepfakes and disinformation swirl ahead of Indonesian election
Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, goes to the polls on February 14 to elect a new president. It’s one of the largest elections to take place since an explosion of generative AI tools bec...
12 Feb 202422min
