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Eco Africa
How sand and ceramic filters could help clean up drinking water in Cameroon; curing livestock with indigenous medicines in Ghana and unclogging drains to beat flash floods in Nigeria.
Mapped Out
Maritime shipping networks are crucial for world trade. As the world's top export nation, China has invested in ports across the globe. But access to sea routes is about more than just trade.
DocFilm
Aspiring popstar Mutlu Kaya narrowly escapes an attempt on her life. Despite life-changing injuries, Mutlu goes in search of justice -- and reclaims her voice as a singer.
Eco India
From making Delhi more walkable and Germany’s north coast more robust to mangrove restoration and integrated farming: Eco India looks at protecting ourselves and the planet.
Mapped Out
Maritime shipping networks are crucial for world trade. As the world's top export nation, China has invested in ports across the globe. But access to sea routes is about more than just trade.
REV
Is the Lamborghini Revuelto worth its price of over €500,000? We find out. Dubai is a paradise for well-heeled buyers of rare supercars. And a company in Bavaria has started making quiet, clean e-tractors for farms.
Planet A
You may know laughing gas from your visit to the dentist. But did you know that it's actually a climate killer - 300 times as potent as CO₂? Why is no one talking about it? And how can we to stop it?
Tomorrow Today
What we owe to the prehuman Lucy / Why archaeology is more than adventure and treasure hunts / How we determine the age of ancient bones / Why our galaxy is called the Milky Way / The FCC: plans for a gigantic new particle accelerator
Shift
Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?
DocFilm
Rodolfo Dugarte Sanchez has a dream. The young teacher from the Venezuelan Andes wants the children of the remote village of Las Plumas to learn to read and write. He regularly walks almost four hours to teach them.
Mapped Out
Maritime shipping networks are crucial for world trade. As the world's top export nation, China has invested in ports across the globe. But access to sea routes is about more than just trade.
To the Point
The epidemic of violence against women and girls is only getting worse. A woman is killed every 10 minutes. So, what drives this violence? Our guests: Gilda Sahebi, German Iranian journalist, and author. Zora Soori-Nurzad, German Afghan activist and social entrepreneur Yoghita Bhayana, prominent anti-rape activist in India
Shift
Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?
The 77 Percent
Lagos is poised to become the world’s biggest city. The Nigerian megacity with 17 million people seems like a massive experiment - under-regulated, with endless traffic jams, waterfront slums, a booming economy and an impressively resilient population. We spoke with young Lagosians about their love for the vibrant city and met experts to hear about present and future challenges.
Mapped Out
Maritime shipping networks are crucial for world trade. As the world's top export nation, China has invested in ports across the globe. But access to sea routes is about more than just trade.
REV
Is the Lamborghini Revuelto worth its price of over €500,000? We find out. Dubai is a paradise for well-heeled buyers of rare supercars. And a company in Bavaria has started making quiet, clean e-tractors for farms.
Sports Life
Donjeta Sadiku is a supremely talented boxer with multiple titles to her name. But there is a problem: Donjeta comes from Kosovo, a state whose sovereignty many other countries refuse to recognize. That means she can’t compete everywhere, which is impacting her international career. Donjeta doesn’t only face opposition in the ring, but also outside of it due to politics.
Tomorrow Today
What we owe to the prehuman Lucy / Why archaeology is more than adventure and treasure hunts / How we determine the age of ancient bones / Why our galaxy is called the Milky Way / The FCC: plans for a gigantic new particle accelerator
DocFilm
The Baltic states regained independence more than 30 years ago. Now, Russia has them looking over their shoulder, again. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has left many people wondering whether Russia will set its power-hungry sights on the Baltic states, once more.
Sports Life
Donjeta Sadiku is a supremely talented boxer with multiple titles to her name. But there is a problem: Donjeta comes from Kosovo, a state whose sovereignty many other countries refuse to recognize. That means she can’t compete everywhere, which is impacting her international career. Donjeta doesn’t only face opposition in the ring, but also outside of it due to politics.
In Good Shape
Too much fat in our body and diet is bad for us. But a certain amount of body fat is essential; and particular plant-based oils have real health-boosting properties. In Good Shape checks out what's what when it comes to fat!
Shift
Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?
DocFilm
The final 15 months of Malcolm X's life. Based on new revelations, recently declassified FBI reports and key witnesses, the film retraces the dramatic events that led to the death of the US civil rights activist.
Shift
Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?
DocFilm
"Journey to the Center of the Earth” has lost none of its fascination to this day. In Jules Verne's fantastic novel, people set off on a scientific expedition to the center of the earth in 1863.
The 77 Percent
Lagos is poised to become the world’s biggest city. The Nigerian megacity with 17 million people seems like a massive experiment - under-regulated, with endless traffic jams, waterfront slums, a booming economy and an impressively resilient population. We spoke with young Lagosians about their love for the vibrant city and met experts to hear about present and future challenges.
Business
Big oil have big trade lobbies - like the American Petroleum Institute in the USA and FuelsEurope in the EU. For long, these companies have been lobbying, crafting narratives pushing fossil fuels to policymakers and the public. Big Oil - including Shell, Exxon and Chevron - are part of multiple lobby groups to keep their business relevant and profitable.
Sports Life
Donjeta Sadiku is a supremely talented boxer with multiple titles to her name. But there is a problem: Donjeta comes from Kosovo, a state whose sovereignty many other countries refuse to recognize. That means she can’t compete everywhere, which is impacting her international career. Donjeta doesn’t only face opposition in the ring, but also outside of it due to politics.
Shift
Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?
The 77 Percent
Lagos is poised to become the world’s biggest city. The Nigerian megacity with 17 million people seems like a massive experiment - under-regulated, with endless traffic jams, waterfront slums, a booming economy and an impressively resilient population. We spoke with young Lagosians about their love for the vibrant city and met experts to hear about present and future challenges.
DocFilm
Aspiring popstar Mutlu Kaya narrowly escapes an attempt on her life. Despite life-changing injuries, Mutlu goes in search of justice -- and reclaims her voice as a singer.
Afrimaxx
This time, host Seitebatso Khomari meets with His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng at The Oxenhill in Lesotho. Plus, why you should try snake meat, why in Ghana they dance in schools and adaptive fashion from Malawi.
Shift
Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?
Conflict Zone
Tim Sebastian interviews Abdalla Hamdok, former Sudanese Prime Minster. (First aired: Wednesday, 6 November 2024)
DocFilm
The final 15 months of Malcolm X's life. Based on new revelations, recently declassified FBI reports and key witnesses, the film retraces the dramatic events that led to the death of the US civil rights activist.
Sports Life
Donjeta Sadiku is a supremely talented boxer with multiple titles to her name. But there is a problem: Donjeta comes from Kosovo, a state whose sovereignty many other countries refuse to recognize. That means she can’t compete everywhere, which is impacting her international career. Donjeta doesn’t only face opposition in the ring, but also outside of it due to politics.
Tomorrow Today
What we owe to the prehuman Lucy / Why archaeology is more than adventure and treasure hunts / How we determine the age of ancient bones / Why our galaxy is called the Milky Way / The FCC: plans for a gigantic new particle accelerator
DocFilm
Gernot Grömer believes the first human to set foot on Mars has already been born. The astrophysicist thinks this journey should be possible within 20 to 30 years. His ‘analog missions’ are designed to simulate a stay on the red planet.
In Good Shape
Too much fat in our body and diet is bad for us. But a certain amount of body fat is essential; and particular plant-based oils have real health-boosting properties. In Good Shape checks out what's what when it comes to fat!
Sports Life
Donjeta Sadiku is a supremely talented boxer with multiple titles to her name. But there is a problem: Donjeta comes from Kosovo, a state whose sovereignty many other countries refuse to recognize. That means she can’t compete everywhere, which is impacting her international career. Donjeta doesn’t only face opposition in the ring, but also outside of it due to politics.
DocFilm
Aspiring popstar Mutlu Kaya narrowly escapes an attempt on her life. Despite life-changing injuries, Mutlu goes in search of justice -- and reclaims her voice as a singer.
DocFilm
Gernot Grömer believes the first human to set foot on Mars has already been born. The astrophysicist thinks this journey should be possible within 20 to 30 years. His ‘analog missions’ are designed to simulate a stay on the red planet.

