The Inquiry

BBC World Service

Topics: News Commentary

No. 127 in NewsNew

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

Latest episodeWhat’s behind the rise of ‘influencer speak’?November 2, 2026 · 24 min

0:0024:27

1×

Latest episodes

1. What’s behind the rise of ‘influencer speak’?November 2, 2026 · 24 min
2. Have national museums had their day?October 27, 2026 · 24 min
3. What can a new UN secretary-general achieve?October 20, 2026 · 24 min
4. Is a deal on the Kuril Islands ever possible?October 13, 2026 · 24 min
5. Can middle powers reshape the world?October 6, 2026 · 24 min
6. How can Nepal’s economy rebuild after floods?September 29, 2026 · 24 min
7. How did Italian politics become stable?September 22, 2026 · 24 min
8. Can China’s polar silk road change global trade?September 15, 2026 · 24 min
9. Can Africa take control of its digital future?September 8, 2026 · 24 min
10. Should rivers have personhood?September 1, 2026 · 23 min

Today's places

Also on: Apple Podcasts · Podcast website