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The Documentary Podcast

A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.

From Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, The Documentary investigates major global stories.

We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.

A new episode most days, all year round. From our BBC World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.

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Argentina: Life with hyperinflation

Sep 29, 2022
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Going for gold In Ghana

Sep 27, 2022
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The future of hip-hop: Atlanta

Sep 24, 2022
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Money in Lebanon

Sep 24, 2022
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A ‘Me Too’ Moment for Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews?

Sep 22, 2022
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Finding home in Uganda

Sep 20, 2022
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The future of hip-hop: New York

Sep 17, 2022
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The Queen

Sep 17, 2022
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Kentucky flooding

Sep 13, 2022
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Britain's cost of living

Sep 10, 2022