TRT World Podcasts

Episoade

• Why this will be FIFA’s biggest and most global World Cup 10.06.2026 14min

  The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches across three nations. Why is co-hosting becoming more common, and how are hosts using football to advance business, tourism, diplomacy and national ambition? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• How Palestinian soil is rejecting the ecology of occupation 26.05.2026 9min

  Planted following the Nakba, millions of pine trees are now succumbing to fire and drought as the indigenous olive tree and others begin to reclaim their roots Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• What does the new world order mean for security? 21.05.2026 13min

  From Ukraine to Gaza to Iran, the old system of purchased protection is under pressure. This episode explores why sustainable security now depends less on military spending and more on resilience, alliances, industrial depth and strategic flexibility Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• How Türkiye–Somalia’s oil drilling partnership marks a new era of change 06.05.2026 9min

  Türkiye’s first overseas deep-sea drilling mission in Somalia could reshape not just energy markets, but geopolitics in the Horn of Africa. How did Türkiye build the capacity to get here? And can Somalia turn oil into long-term stability? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• Why the world’s most beautiful hiking trail is life-changing? 06.05.2026 12min

  Türkiye’s month-long Mediterranean Lycian Way hiking trail’s real magic isn’t defined by its turquoise lagoons, ancient ruins, or cliff-top views—it’s the quiet, life-changing personal transformation that unfolds with every step Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• How Israel’s death penalty law deepens apartheid 20.04.2026 10min

  Israel’s new death penalty law is seen by critics as deepening the apartheid system in place for decades - reinforcing legal inequalities that privilege Jewish citizens while targeting Palestinians, prompting widespread international condemnation Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• What does the world owe after 400 years of slavery? 16.04.2026 10min

  A historic UN vote reignited a long-standing debate: should former slave-trading nations apologise and pay reparations? We explore the Transatlantic Slave Trade’s lasting impacts and why calls for justice persist yet still resisted Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed
• The end of the East India Company that ruled as a state 31.03.2026 10min

  The East India Company once ruled British India with its own army and tax system. Centuries later, its revived luxury brand has gone bankrupt. We explore how a trading firm became an empire in its own right and reshaped global capitalism. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• How the war on Iran shifted attention from the Epstein files? 31.03.2026 8min

  At the height of global attention on the release of the Epstein files, the spotlight abruptly shifted as the US-Israeli war on Iran began. Was its timing a coincidence or a calculated diversionary war move? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Has the killing of Ali Khamenei opened a Pandora’s box? 18.03.2026 10min

  After WWII, world leaders were largely off limits in conflict. But the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has raised a troubling question: has the global taboo on targeting leaders collapsed, and what might it mean for the world? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Why this Ramadan is a month of grief for Gazans 09.03.2026 7min

  Ramadan in Gaza once meant crowded mosques, lantern-lit streets and family laughter. But after years of genocidal war, tens of thousands dead and a fragile ceasefire, the holy month arrives amid rubble, grief, and hunger Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Why the alien question won’t go away 02.03.2026 9min

  After the US announced the release of all government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, global curiosity has reignited. From Roswell to Area 51, what do we actually know about life beyond Earth, and what remains pure speculation? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Why do we trust gold so much? 23.02.2026 7min

  Political uncertainty is shaking global markets. In turbulent times, investors turn to gold. But why does it thrive during a crisis? This episode explores gold’s role as a safe haven, an inflation hedge, and a symbol of trust when confidence erodes Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Can space solve AI’s energy problem? 13.02.2026 8min

  As artificial intelligence drives global demand for computing power, tech giants are hitting hard limits on Earth - from immense strain on power grids to soaring water use. Now, a radical idea is gaining momentum: moving data centres into orbit Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Can Bangladesh break with its past? 13.02.2026 8min

  Bangladesh heads to the polls for the first time since longtime leader Sheikh Hasina’s fall in 2024. After decades of coups, dynastic rivalry and authoritarian rule, analysts see the vote as a possible democratic reset Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Why Türkiye’s plan to build Somalia spaceport marks a new milestone 10.02.2026 7min

  Türkiye is building a space launch facility in Somalia, aiming to overcome global launch bottlenecks and gain strategic autonomy in orbit as the space economy heads towards a projected $1.8 trillion future Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Why Western mental health practice fails in Palestine | The HUMAN Line 23.01.2026 20min

  Palestinian psychiatrist Dr. Samah Jabr reflects on mental health under occupation, where trauma is ongoing and safety is never guaranteed. She challenges Western models of care and explores agency, collective healing, and resistance in Palestine.
• Why Iran’s latest protests feel different? 19.01.2026 9min

  Iran’s protests began with economic collapse but quickly turned into a deeper challenge to political legitimacy. Unfolding after war, amid elite fractures and foreign pressure, they signal a more fragile and uncertain phase ahead. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Guardians of Istanbul: The four sacred watchers of the Bosphorus 09.01.2026 12min

  For centuries, Istanbulites have believed that four sacred figures watch over the Bosphorus. From dawn prayers to ship horn salutes, their tombs form a spiritual map that continues to shape daily life in the mega-city Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
• Why are teens turning to AI for therapy? 09.01.2026 12min

  Around the world, teenagers and even adults are turning to AI chatbots as if they were therapists. Why are people turning to AI for emotional support and why are experts warning that this illusion of empathy poses a danger. Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana