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  • Pakistan

    October 10, 2026 · 49 min

    Pakistan has been recognised around the world for its role as mediator at peace talks between the US and Iran – but at home the situation is far from peaceful. The imprisonment of former prime minister Imran Khan, marches on the country’s…

  • Nigeria: Truth, Trust and Fake News

    September 7, 2026 · 49 min

    Distrust over online content is at an all time high in Nigeria. As elections approach, how can Nigerians separate the truth from the lies? And as economic statistics say one thing but the cost of living seems to tell a different story…

  • Czech Republic

    July 11, 2026 · 49 min

    The country’s housing crisis, the influence of Russian disinformation, the future of Czech radio and TV, and how to improve life for people outside the big cities, are just some of the issues up for debate. Jonny Dymond is joined by…

  • Morocco: Young Women and Change

    June 13, 2026 · 49 min

    A special edition of World Questions, putting young Moroccan women at the centre of a national debate about rights, faith, and family law reform. Jonny Dymond chairs a diverse panel of women’s advocates in Marrakesh as they debate issues…

  • Sweden

    May 9, 2026 · 49 min

    MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate with questions from a lively and diverse audience in Stockholm. Issues raised include the tightening of immigration and citizenship rules, the privatisation of education…

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  • Nepal

    April 11, 2026 · 49 min

    Gen Z protestors were shot dead in the street, Nepal’s state buildings were razed to the ground, and the government collapsed last autumn. Now, after an historic election, the country is taking a step into the unknown with a new…

  • Guyana

    March 14, 2026 · 49 min

    Although its population is small, it's the world’s fastest growing economy – thanks to the discovery of vast amounts of offshore oil and gas. But how will Guyana’s newly found wealth be distributed – and who will feel its benefits? Jonny…

  • New Zealand

    February 14, 2026 · 49 min

    High rents, rising food costs and a perceived lack of opportunities are driving young people out of New Zealand. Last year, more people left than ever before. What can be done to improve living conditions and stop the loss of young talent?…

  • Hungary

    January 17, 2026 · 49 min

    Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with leading Hungarian politicians and academics who take questions from the public across Hungary. With elections due in April, can the right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has been in power…

  • Kenya

    December 6, 2025 · 49 min

    Gen Z have taken to the streets of Nairobi with mass protests that rocked the Kenyan government in recent years and led to multiple deaths. Kenya is a young country where 67% of its youth is unemployed, some of them feel that the new…

  • Greenland

    November 8, 2025 · 49 min

    President Trump is considering a variety of options – including military ones – to take control of Greenland. But what do Greenlanders think? Is Greenland up for sale? In this programme, politicians and the public debate independence…

  • Peru

    October 11, 2025 · 49 min

    This South American country has escaped from poverty and paramilitary violence that once threatened the state itself; huge reserves of natural resources have helped boost the economy. But political instability and high crime threaten those…

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Every month, members of the public put forward their questions about issues impacting their country and the world.