How artists transcend censorship and struggles
“We want to give the kids hope” - How artists in China are getting their messages past state censorship – Re-imagining the future: The Covid pandemic has brought out a new side of Zimbabwe’s art.
World in Progress
Produced by DW, World in Progress is a documentary podcast that moves beyond the headlines to explore the intricate forces shaping our societies. Each episode is a deep dive into the ongoing stories of human development, political change, and cultural evolution. You’ll hear from people living through these shifts-activists, farmers, artists, and everyday citizens-whose voices provide a ground-level perspective on global issues. The reporting connects local experiences to wider patterns, examining how policy decisions in one part of the world ripple out to affect communities elsewhere. This isn't just about problems; it's about the complex, often surprising ways people are adapting and building their futures. Listening to this podcast means engaging with nuanced narratives about power, identity, and resilience, all reported with a commitment to depth and context. It’s for anyone who wants to understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind the news, finding the human stories within larger themes of progress and conflict. The sound is immersive, blending field recordings with clear analysis, making each topic tangible. World in Progress consistently delivers thoughtful journalism that challenges simple narratives, offering a richer, more connected view of our changing planet through the medium of audio documentary.
Episodes
How to calculate the cost of reparations for slavery in Grenada and beyond
On this week's show, we'll visit Grenada, where some of the descendants of slave owners are trying to make amends for past wrongs. We'll also hear from the author of a recent report on the complexities of calculating rep…
Staying alive: Surviving Myanmar's military attacks, ethnic clashes in India and landmines left in Angola
On this week's show: More than two and a half years ago, the military in Myanmar ousted a democratically elected government. Attacks on civilians still continue. We hear from people in Chin state in western Myanmar. Ethn…
Legacy of Argentina's death flights
This week, an emotional outpouring in Argentina over the return of an aircraft used during Argentina's military dictatorship for the notorious "death flights." Professor Cara Levey joins us to discuss the legacy of the d…
What's behind Assad's return?
This year, the Arab League welcomed back Syrian President Bashar Assad. The long-time leader has been shut out on the world stage for years over his role in Syria's brutal civil war. Critics are outraged at his return an…
We need to talk about antibiotics & sugar
This week on the show: How our overuse of antibiotics puts us all at risk of superbugs that are immune to the drugs we currently have. Plus the dangers of sugar and the taboo of head lice.
West Virginia's coal counties: Life after coal
The exit from coal mining is inevitable if we want to have a clean and livable future here on Planet Earth, that much is clear. But what happens to regions that depend on coal, like West Virginia in the United States?
The power of books
This week's show is all about the power of books. We visit a bookstore in Istanbul where a Russian and Ukrainian have teamed up to bring people together. Book bans have rattled schools in the US. We hear from a Moroccan…
Changing cities in Latin America: Medellin and Prospera
How rich tourists change Medellín, which used to be Colombia's most dangerous city, and why that also brings problems for the locals -- And: In Honduras, investors are building a private enterprise city - they want to ru…
Don't fall for scams and lies on the internet (and elsewhere)
This week, we turn to the dark side of the internet. We talk about deceit, scamming and human trafficking. Crypto scams are on the rise —often paired with romance scams. There's a market out there for disinformation camp…
