The Inquiry

BBC World Service

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

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602 episodes
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Tuesday · 24 min
Can we live with extreme heat?
Are we ready for a hotter climate?
July 21 · 24 min
Can the illicit gold trade be stopped?
How does gold play a role in conflict?
July 14 · 24 min
Are we closer to gene therapy for sickle cell disease being accessible?
Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease?
July 7 · 24 min
Is Kenya serious about ending femicide?
Will Kenya recognise femicide as a distinct crime?
June 30 · 24 min
Can the New World Screwworm be stopped?
Is there a defence against the New World Screwworm?
June 23 · 23 min
Is technology ruining sport?
Tech boosts accuracy but is it worth disrupting the experience and flow of live sport?
June 16 · 23 min
Can Brussels crack the gender pay gap?
Is the gender pay gap solution in sight?
June 9 · 24 min
Why does Ebola keep coming back?
Ebola outbreaks continue to challenge health systems across Africa
June 2 · 23 min
Is Portugal’s drugs policy in need of reform?
Is Portugal’s drugs policy outdated?
May 26 · 23 min
What’s the future for monetary unions?
Do common currencies work?
May 19 · 24 min
Are the Himalayan glaciers at a tipping point?
Melting Himalayan glaciers are increasing the risk to communities and the ecosystem
May 12 · 23 min
What is the future of the European Union?
Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?
May 2 · 24 min
Are countries really running out of jet fuel?
Concerns of a jet fuel crisis grow, but are shortages real or overblown?
April 28 · 23 min
Should we mine the Moon?
Is it mankind’s right to mine the Moon?
April 21 · 24 min
Cycling: Is it time to swap four wheels for two?
Can cycling ease the impact of volatile oil prices on everyday life?
April 14 · 24 min
How will countries boycotting Eurovision affect the contest?
The song contest faces one of its biggest crises in 70 years as five countries withdraw
April 7 · 23 min
Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?
The future of the Commonwealth Games is under scrutiny
March 31 · 24 min
Why is basic income being debated?
Ireland’s new permanent government cash transfer scheme is being watched globally
March 21 · 24 min
Is the revolution in Cuba over?
How might Cuba’s energy crisis reshape life in the country?
March 17 · 23 min
How can rewilding help combat climate change?
As rewilding initiatives grow there’s a concern some risk doing more harm than good