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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Nov 9, 2023 · 23 min
What went wrong with Australia’s Indigenous call for a voice?
Why didn't Australians listen to the voice of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders?
Nov 2, 2023 · 22 min
What is the Human Cell Atlas?
Why are thousands of scientists collecting biological data from people all over the world?
Oct 26, 2023 · 23 min
What can US diplomacy achieve in the Middle East?
Joe Biden has offered Israel unequivocal support, but can the US help negotiate peace?
Oct 19, 2023 · 23 min
Is peace in the Arctic melting?
The war in Ukraine and an isolated Russia means rising tensions in the Arctic.
Oct 12, 2023 · 24 min
Can Europe solve its migrant crisis?
Is there a way forward for European countries to work together on a fair migration policy?
Oct 5, 2023 · 23 min
Why can’t Germany build enough homes?
What are the causes of the house-building crisis in Germany?
Sep 28, 2023 · 23 min
Can China and India fix their relationship?
Can China and India reset their relations?
Sep 21, 2023 · 23 min
Why is life expectancy falling in America?
What’s behind the recent fall in life expectancy in America?
Sep 14, 2023 · 23 min
What’s next for Palestinian leadership?
Who will replace Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas?
Sep 7, 2023 · 23 min
What’s wrong with our guts?
Why do we spend billions of dollars each year soothing our stomachs?
Aug 31, 2023 · 23 min
Are we alone in the universe?
Why are US lawmakers asking questions about evidence of extra-terrestrial life?
Aug 24, 2023 · 23 min
Is work from home working?
Why is the way we work undergoing an appraisal?
Aug 17, 2023 · 23 min
Can Brazil’s indigenous population save the Amazon?
Do Brazil’s original inhabitants hold the key to the preservation of the Amazon?
Aug 10, 2023 · 23 min
Can we stop oil?
The challenge of meeting climate targets for economies dependent on oil production.
Aug 3, 2023 · 23 min
Why is South Africa collapsing?
How did South Africa’s infrastructure go from world class to decrepit?
Jul 27, 2023 · 23 min
Are weight loss drugs the answer to obesity?
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic help people lose weight but are they the answer to obesity?
Jul 20, 2023 · 23 min
Is Venezuela a failed state?
Why is oil rich Venezuela shedding its population by the millions?
Jul 13, 2023 · 23 min
How can we stop wildfires?
Wildfires are getting worse across the world. Why are they more frequent and intense?
Jul 6, 2023 · 23 min
Is the global nuclear threat level rising?
Is Russia’s war with Ukraine raising the nuclear threat level around the world?
Jun 29, 2023 · 23 min
Can seawater save Venice from flooding?
Will injecting seawater into wells below Venice ensure it has a future?