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 China’s state-backed overseas spending, to on the road with Canada’s Sikh truckers, to the frontline of the climate emergency, we go beyond the headlines.

Every week, we take you into the minds of the world's most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. And we 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 and The Fifth Floor.

Let’s Talk About It – A Savage Swingers Podcast

Let’s Talk About It is a podcast dedicated to honest, real-life conversations about the swinging lifestyle and ethical non-monogamy. Hosted by Savage Swingers, this show breaks down common myths, answers real questions, and shares personal experiences from inside the lifestyle—without shame, judgment, or sugarcoating.

Each episode explores topics like swinging for beginners, lifestyle communication, boundaries, consent, jealousy, lifestyle friendships, emotional connection, and navigating open relationships with confidence. Whether you’re curious about swinging, new to ethical non-monogamy, or already active in the lifestyle, this podcast offers education, insight, and relatable conversations you won’t find in mainstream media.

We’re not experts—we’re real people sharing real experiences to help normalize conversations around adult relationships, alternative lifestyles, and intentional connection.

If you’re looking for a swinging podcast that’s informative, open-minded, and refreshingly honest, Let’s Talk About It is your place.

New episodes released weekly.

Kirat and Bobby have an unusual relationship. The circumstances of their individual lives mean it’s difficult for them to meet face to face but, despite everything, they end up falling in love.

Their romance might play out online but in many ways it’s a traditional love story. Until Kirat discovers the disturbing truth. 

Sweet Bobby is the #1 chart-topping, award-winning series about a sophisticated ten year scam that almost destroyed one woman’s life, and the investigation into the catfisher behind it all.

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Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and film-makers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.

Konungurinn lengi lifi, skrifaði Donald Trump um sjálfan sig á samfélagsmiðlum í febrúar.

Frá því að hann tók við embætti forseta hefur hann unnið að því að gjörbylta bandarísku stjórnkerfi og samfélagi með suðurafríska tæknimógúlinn Elon Musk sér við hlið.

Hugmyndirnar sem þeir styðjast í niðurrifinu og uppbyggingu hins nýja samfélags hafa lengi verið að bruggast í tæknigeiranum - og þær eru róttækari en marga grunar.

Lýðræðið er komið á endastöð, og Bandaríkin þurfa snjallan forstjóra sem stýrir samfélaginu eins og sprotafyrirtæki. Það þarf að byggja upp einveldi, nýtt konungsdæmi, segja jafnvel sumir.

Í þessum þáttum sökkvum við okkur ofan í þessar byltingarhugmyndir og hugsuðina á bakvið þær, konungssinnana í Kisildal.

Umsjón: Lóa Björk Björnsdóttir og Kristján Guðjónsson.

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