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
Updated July 28

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Sep 1, 2022 · 24 min
Are nations doing enough to combat monkeypox?
We’ve known about monkeypox for decades. Why is the virus still with us?
Aug 25, 2022 · 24 min
Will nuclear fusion solve our energy problems forever?
How close are scientists to making the dream of nuclear fusion a reality?
Aug 18, 2022 · 24 min
Can we control the weather?
Extreme rain and heat have caused chaos across the world – but can weather be controlled?
Aug 11, 2022 · 22 min
Will the US and China go to war over Taiwan?
How likely is it that the current tensions over Taiwan will end in military conflict?
Aug 4, 2022 · 24 min
Will air travel ever return to normal?
Following months of chaos at airports will air travel ever return to normal?
Jul 28, 2022 · 24 min
Why did Tunisia turn its back on democracy?
Is Tunisia moving away from democracy?
Jul 21, 2022 · 24 min
What impact has Brexit had on the UK’s economy?
In 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU. What impact has Brexit had on its economy?
Jul 14, 2022 · 23 min
Did organic farming cause Sri Lanka’s collapse?
What did Sri Lanka’s organic experiment do to its economy?
Jul 7, 2022 · 24 min
Has AI developed consciousness?
After claims a chatbot is aware we ask: can Artificial Intelligence become sentient?
Jun 30, 2022 · 24 min
Is India becoming too hot to live in?
How is India’s heatwave threatening health and livelihoods?
Jun 23, 2022 · 22 min
Has the war in Ukraine sparked a global food crisis?
Has war in Ukraine led to a global food crisis, or made a bad situation worse?
Jun 16, 2022 · 24 min
Is Spotify killing the music industry?
Is Spotify making it impossible for artists to make a living from their music?
Jun 9, 2022 · 24 min
How do you live to be 100?
What’s the key to living a long and healthy life?
Jun 2, 2022 · 24 min
Why did China ban Spider-Man?
How has China’s influence over Hollywood changed the way movies are now made
May 26, 2022 · 24 min
Is inflation out of control?
How has the cost of living been impacted by the war in Ukraine and new lockdowns in China?
May 19, 2022 · 24 min
How do pandemics end?
Is the Covid-19 pandemic over, or have we just reached the end of the beginning?
May 12, 2022 · 24 min
Will abortion be banned in America?
What is the future for abortion rights in America?
May 5, 2022 · 24 min
What’s the truth about Hunter Biden’s laptop?
Did the media miss a scandal?
Apr 28, 2022 · 24 min
Can Europe give up Russian gas?
Since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries have sought alternatives to Russian gas
Apr 21, 2022 · 23 min
Why did Sri Lanka’s organic farming dream fail?
How a bold plan to abandon chemical fertilizers proved disastrous for Sri Lanka's farmers