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Bringing together people from around the world to discuss how major news stories are affecting their lives.

World Service,268 episodes

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Israelis discuss the war in Gaza
Israelis for and against their country’s military action explain their views
30 May 2025,23 mins
Living with prostate cancer
Men in the US and UK discuss their diagnosis, treatment, fears and hopes for the future.
23 May 2025,23 mins
Living in Kashmir
What’s it like to live in one of the most disputed regions on Earth?
16 May 2025,23 mins
Inside Gaza
Residents and aid workers share their experiences amid warnings of mass starvation
09 May 2025,23 mins
Protecting children from online harm
Three parents on why they believe social media contributed to their children’s deaths
02 May 2025,23 mins
ing the life of Pope Francis
Sharing memories of how the Pope changed lives
25 Apr 2025,23 mins
Women discuss colourism
Women share their experiences of discrimination because of the dark tone of their skin
18 Apr 2025,23 mins
The impact of Trump's tariffs
Business owners in the US and across the world on the impact of tariffs
11 Apr 2025,23 mins
Adolescence
Boys, girls, parents and teachers discuss the issues raised by the hit series
04 Apr 2025,23 mins
Protests in Turkey
Protesters and journalists share their experiences from the streets
28 Mar 2025,23 mins
Ukraine: What do Russians think about the war?
People for and against the invasion share their views
21 Mar 2025,23 mins
Cuts to US foreign aid funding
US aid staff and the people they work with describe the impact of cuts to USAID
14 Mar 2025,23 mins
Three months after the fall of Assad
Women, tour guides and reunited families share their experiences of life in Syria
07 Mar 2025,23 mins
Polyamorous relationships
Four men and women discuss their lifestyle with multiple partners
28 Feb 2025,23 mins
Ukraine: Three years of war
Every moment can be the last experiences of life in Ukraine
21 Feb 2025,23 mins
How AI is changing our lives
The effect of artificial intelligence on jobs, for better or worse
14 Feb 2025,23 mins
Donald Trump and the future of Gaza
Views from Gazans and Israelis on plans for a “Riviera of the Middle East”
07 Feb 2025,23 mins
Immigrants in America
Views from ers of border crackdowns and those with undocumented family
31 Jan 2025,23 mins
The first days of the Gaza ceasefire
People on both sides of the conflict share their experiences
24 Jan 2025,23 mins
Living through the Los Angeles fires
Survivors share their experiences of escaping the flames
17 Jan 2025,23 mins
Dealing with trauma after vehicle-ramming attacks
Survivors, relatives and counsellors share their experiences of vehicle-ramming attacks
10 Jan 2025,23 mins
How going viral changed my life
Four stars of social media in 2024 share their stories
03 Jan 2025,23 mins
Winning your country’s first Olympic or Paralympic medal
Athletes from Cape Verde, Dominica and Nepal share their stories
27 Dec 2024,23 mins
Syrian prisoners and their families
Former prisoners share their experiences of Assad’s brutal regime
20 Dec 2024,23 mins
Syrians after the fall of Assad
After 50 years of dictatorship, Syrians have their voices back
13 Dec 2024,23 mins
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Residents on both sides of the border share their experiences, hopes and fears
06 Dec 2024,23 mins
Life in Ukraine after 1000 days of war
Ukrainians share their experiences of the war
29 Nov 2024,23 mins
Smog in Delhi and Lahore
The difficulties of living and breathing when the air is toxic
22 Nov 2024,23 mins
The aftermath of the Valencia floods
A family shares their experience of searching for their missing father
15 Nov 2024,23 mins
Americans react to Donald Trump's re-election
We get reaction from Republicans, Democrats and Ukrainians
08 Nov 2024,23 mins