What in the World Episodes Episode guide
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Why humans rely on bees
And the simple changes we can make to help them thrive
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Iran: How are Iranians feeling?
As the US-Israeli war in Iran continues, we want to hear how Iranians are feeling
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Human-wildlife conflict: How to deal with animals killing humans
Can man and animal live side-by-side?
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Iran: What we know so far
The US and Israel have launched attacks on Iran
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The case of the missing Emperor penguins
Why scientists are desperately searching for their feathers on satellite images.
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Fibremaxxing: Why are we now obsessed with cabbage?
Vogue has declared 2026 the ‘year of the cabbage’.
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How does cartel violence impact young people in Mexico?
The death of drug lord El Mencho has prompted more unrest
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Why are gig workers in India protesting?
The protesters managed to get companies to drop their 10 minute delivery guarantee
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Winter Olympics 2026: What you missed
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have officially ended
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How big a deal is Andrew being arrested?
Hint: it has something to do with the Epstein files...
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Why is the gold price so high right now?!
Gold is super important to lots of cultures across the world
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It’s the year of the Fire Horse!
How have you all been celebrating Lunar New Year?
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Does birth order shape your personality?
A personality psychologist breaks down the myths
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Trump vs Climate: The Showdown
What does the end of the “endangerment finding” mean?
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What the popularity of period dramas says about modern dating
We talk “Wuthering Heights”, Bridgerton and the perils of dating in 2026
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Chinamaxxing: How ‘being Chinese’ became cool online
Why everyone is suddenly Chinamaxxing
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Are Instagram and YouTube 'addiction machines'?
Social media goes on trial in California
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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?
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
We talk politics, Puerto Rico and President Trump
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Your guide to the Winter Olympics 2026
Everything from Minion dance routines to penis injections… and of course sport.
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Humans vs AI: Who’s more creative?
Music, art, literature - who does it better; AI or humans?
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Who and what are in the Epstein files?
The latest drop of the files names more powerful people with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers
Millions are watching internet parent videos
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Grammys: Chappell Roan stuns and Bad Bunny calls out ICE
The What in the World team take you inside their group chat
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Is the US going to attack Iran?
And if they do, what could happen next?
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Why young Indians are ditching clubbing for devotional concerts
Bhajan clubbing is India’s latest cultural trend
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Why is measles on the rise?
It‘s partly down to vaccine hesitancy
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Why are we all so stressed?
And how to feel better
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ICE explained: What powers do its agents have?
Agents have killed two people in Minneapolis this month
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Why does Donald Trump want Greenland?
What would that mean for the world?