What in the World

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February 17 · 13 min
Does birth order shape your personality?
A personality psychologist breaks down the myths
February 16 · 12 min
Trump vs Climate: The Showdown
What does the end of the “endangerment finding” mean?
February 13 · 11 min
What the popularity of period dramas says about modern dating
We talk “Wuthering Heights”, Bridgerton and the perils of dating in 2026
February 12 · 11 min
Chinamaxxing: How ‘being Chinese’ became cool online
Why everyone is suddenly Chinamaxxing
February 11 · 11 min
Are Instagram and YouTube 'addiction machines'?
Social media goes on trial in California
February 10 · 13 min
From Tyra Banks to Melania Trump: Are celebrity documentaries just PR?
Why are these celebrity docs so popular and what’s the business motivation behind them?
February 9 · 10 min
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
We talk politics, Puerto Rico and President Trump
February 6 · 12 min
Your guide to the Winter Olympics 2026
Everything from Minion dance routines to penis injections… and of course sport.
February 5 · 14 min
Humans vs AI: Who’s more creative?
Music, art, literature - who does it better; AI or humans?
February 4 · 10 min
Who and what are in the Epstein files?
The latest drop of the files names more powerful people with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
February 3 · 9 min
Why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers
Millions are watching internet parent videos
February 2 · 8 min
Grammys: Chappell Roan stuns and Bad Bunny calls out ICE
The What in the World team take you inside their group chat
January 30 · 8 min
Is the US going to attack Iran?
And if they do, what could happen next?
January 29 · 8 min
Why young Indians are ditching clubbing for devotional concerts
Bhajan clubbing is India’s latest cultural trend
January 28 · 11 min
Why is measles on the rise?
It‘s partly down to vaccine hesitancy
January 27 · 13 min
Why are we all so stressed?
And how to feel better
January 26 · 8 min
ICE explained: What powers do its agents have?
Agents have killed two people in Minneapolis this month
January 23 · 8 min
Why does Donald Trump want Greenland?
What would that mean for the world?
January 22 · 13 min
The 'forever chemicals' lurking in our water and clothes
PFAS can also be found in our blood and our brains
January 21 · 12 min
Is IShowSpeed changing perceptions of Africa?
Fans say he’s challenging stereotypes about the continent