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 20, 2018 · 23 min
The Inquiry Junior - Why are North and South Korea divided?
The story of how a line on a map becomes a hard state border that no one can cross.
Sep 13, 2018 · 23 min
The Inquiry Junior - What’s Killing Africa’s Elephants?
Poachers, jewellery makers and angry farmers: the story behind the decline of elephants
Sep 6, 2018 · 23 min
Is Women’s Sport In Trouble?
Who gets to compete as a woman?
Aug 30, 2018 · 23 min
How Do You Run A Hacking Operation?
We reveal the secrets of some of the world’s most advanced and secretive cyber-powers.
Aug 23, 2018 · 23 min
Who’s in the Driving Seat of the US – Saudi Relationship?
The forces steering the alliance between the US and Saudi Arabia
Aug 16, 2018 · 23 min
Could We See Another Aids Pandemic?
Are we losing the battle against Aids?
Aug 9, 2018 · 22 min
Can We Control 3D Printing?
Does the 3D printing revolution mean that people anywhere can print anything they want?
Aug 2, 2018 · 23 min
Is WhatsApp Fuelling Vigilantism?
What is it about this simple messaging platform that fuels emotions and spreads fear?
Jul 26, 2018 · 23 min
Is Africa’s Longest War Really Over?
Ethiopia and Eritrea have just signed a peace deal ending two decades of war.
Jul 19, 2018 · 23 min
What does Iran think of the West?
Exploring why many Iranians are suspicious of the motives of the outside world
Jul 12, 2018 · 23 min
Can We Ever Understand Animals?
Humans spend hours studying our fellow animals. But will we ever truly understand them?
Jul 5, 2018 · 22 min
Can We Eat Our Way Out Of Climate Change?
Changing what we eat could be one of the fastest ways to slow down climate change
Jun 28, 2018 · 22 min
Are We Heading for a Trade War?
The high-stakes showdown between the US and China on trade.
Jun 21, 2018 · 23 min
Can You Train People To Be Less Prejudiced?
Businesses spend millions on anti-bias training – but does it work?
Jun 14, 2018 · 23 min
How Do You Make People Have Babies?
How governments are encouraging people to have more children to offset deaths
Jun 7, 2018 · 22 min
Is Raqqa Recovering After Islamic State?
A look inside the city which was once Islamic State’s headquarters.
May 31, 2018 · 23 min
Can Computers Predict Crimes That Haven’t Happened Yet?
The ethics of big data in crime forecasting
May 24, 2018 · 22 min
Is North Korea Broke?
This isolated economy is showing signs of life that might surprise you.
May 17, 2018 · 23 min
What Makes a Revolution Successful?
The factors that need to come together for a successful revolution in the modern world
May 10, 2018 · 23 min
Trump and Kim: Can They Close the Deal?
Top tips from peacemakers who have brokered some of the world’s most unlikely pacts