The Inquiry

This episode examines China’s "Polar Silk Road," a seasonal shipping initiative using the Northern Sea Route to cut Asia-Europe transit times.

This episode explores whether Africa can take control of its digital future, examining the continent’s tech innovations like M-Pesa and its growing AI sector.

This episode explores whether rivers should be granted legal personhood to protect them from pollution and climate change.

BBC’s The Inquiry examines how the "Cockroach Janta Party" youth protests in India have challenged Prime Minister Modi’s government.

This episode examines whether Morocco’s September 2026 elections can restore public faith amid economic disparity and political disillusionment.

This episode of The Inquiry examines the US proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, questioning its effectiveness.

This episode examines whether Indigenous education is at risk following New Zealand’s removal of the legal mandate to include Māori culture in schools.

This episode explores whether humanity can adapt to extreme heat, featuring experts on physiological impacts, agricultural shifts, urban planning, and social inequality.

This BBC World Service episode investigates whether the illicit gold trade, which finances conflicts in Sudan and Colombia, can be stopped.