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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Dec 5, 2019 · 23 min
Can we protect our elections from social media manipulators?
Who can you trust in the world behind the screen?
Nov 28, 2019 · 24 min
Why is there a backlash against climate policies?
A year on from the “gilets jaunes” protests, are environmental policies in trouble?
Nov 21, 2019 · 23 min
What can we do about the world’s mental health problem?
The World’s mental health is suffering so what can we do about it?
Nov 14, 2019 · 24 min
Why are immigrants under attack in South Africa?
In the so-called “rainbow nation”, why are foreigners so often subject to violence?
Nov 7, 2019 · 23 min
How soon can we go carbon zero?
To stop global warming, we need to cut CO2 emissions. So how soon can we go carbon zero?
Oct 31, 2019 · 24 min
Why are the Kurds always in the firing line?
Kurdish people have been caught up in dozens of conflicts. Why can’t they find peace?
Oct 24, 2019 · 23 min
Is vaping safe?
After deaths in the US and bans around the world, how risky are e-cigarettes?
Oct 17, 2019 · 23 min
Can we dismiss QAnon?
The far right conspiracy theory featuring child molestors and baby eaters.
Oct 10, 2019 · 22 min
Are we heading for a global recession?
Trade wars and Europe’s slowing growth. Is an economic downturn inevitable?
Oct 3, 2019 · 24 min
Is Africa facing another debt crisis?
A risky mix of easy credit and easy spending
Sep 26, 2019 · 24 min
How can we save our forests?
This summer fires in the Amazon rainforest caught the world's attention.
Sep 19, 2019 · 23 min
Is rock music doomed?
Bruce Springsteen is turning 70; rock’s gods are getting on. Who can replace them?
Sep 12, 2019 · 23 min
Why the race to build a quantum computer?
Corporations are spending billions to turn quantum computers into workable technology.
Sep 5, 2019 · 22 min
Why does Donald Trump seem to have such a problem with the truth?
Examining some of the many false or misleading claims made by the US President
Aug 29, 2019 · 23 min
Why are we having less sex?
Porn, smart phones and the ‘slutty transmitter’
Aug 22, 2019 · 22 min
Is Germany OK?
It’s known for precision and punctuality but Europe’s engine is slowing down.
Aug 8, 2019 · 24 min
Do children in two-parent families do better?
We investigate the research into growing up with married, cohabiting and single parents.
Aug 1, 2019 · 24 min
Can you reduce Central American migration?
More and more families from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador are travelling to the US
Jul 25, 2019 · 22 min
Will China crack down on Hong Kong?
Last month Hong Kong witnessed its largest ever protests. How will China respond?
Jul 18, 2019 · 24 min
What kind of Prime Minister would Boris Johnson make?
Examining the character, beliefs and ambition of Britain’s most recognisable politician