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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Mar 14, 2017 · 23 min
Are Famines Always Man-Made?
Humankind long ago figured out how to avoid famine
Mar 7, 2017 · 23 min
How is Mosul Being Liberated?
The story of the largest battle on Earth today
Feb 28, 2017 · 23 min
What Happened to Europe’s Migrant Crisis?
In 2015 huge numbers of migrants were trying to reach Europe. We hear what happened next
Feb 21, 2017 · 23 min
Why Can't We Stop Looking at our Phones?
The science and psychology of smartphone design
Feb 14, 2017 · 23 min
Is Donald Trump Good for Journalism?
President Trump's contempt for the media may seem like bad news but is the opposite true?
Feb 7, 2017 · 23 min
Can You Believe What You Read on WikiLeaks?
WikiLeaks claims to serve only transparency. But some suspect other motives
Jan 31, 2017 · 23 min
What Would ‘No Deal’ Mean For Brexit Britain?
What happens to Britain on Brexit day if there is no deal with the EU
Jan 24, 2017 · 23 min
How do you launch a nuclear missile?
We explain the nuclear weapons systems of the US, Russia, Britain and China
Jan 17, 2017 · 23 min
How Did the US Get Stuck With Guantanamo?
The full story of Guantanamo – and why so-called "forever prisoners" are held there today
Jan 10, 2017 · 22 min
Is There Anybody Out There?
The story of the search for extra-terrestrial life
Jan 3, 2017 · 23 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
Dec 27, 2016 · 22 min
What Went Right in 2016?
Four amazing stories united by the ambition to achieve the seemingly impossible
Dec 15, 2016 · 22 min
Should We Give Homeless People Homes?
Medicine Hat, a city in Canada, has ended homelessness the ‘housing first’ way
Dec 15, 2016 · 22 min
What’s the Story of Aleppo?
Four Syrians reveal the long and turbulent history of Syria’s second city
Dec 13, 2016 · 22 min
Does Turkey Still Want to Join the EU?
Turkey and the EU: it’s complicated
Dec 6, 2016 · 23 min
Why Do Governments Do Stupid Things?
Overconfidence, poor evidence, party politics - why governments blunder.
Nov 29, 2016 · 22 min
Why Did The Polls Get it Wrong (Or Did They)?
Hillary Clinton lost despite some polls putting her chance of victory at 99%
Nov 22, 2016 · 23 min
Why Does Anyone Still Smoke?
Tobacco kills up to half of its users, so why would people still choose to smoke?
Nov 15, 2016 · 22 min
After the Electoral Shocks of Brexit and the US Election - What Next?
Has a pattern been set first by Brexit, and then the US election?
Nov 8, 2016 · 22 min
Was this the Most Divisive US Election Ever?
Two of the most unpopular presidential candidates ever have fought a bitter campaign