TRT World Podcast
1) What’s behind Türkiye’s Sports Golden Age?
Turkish athletes are reaching historic heights, from para-sports to volleyball, from gymnastics to shooting. With thousands of medals collected, and viral stars like Yusuf Dikec capturing the world, T...Show More
2) Is Zohran Mamdani redefining US politics?
Zohran Mamdani’s historic rise to become New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee highlights a new era of politics backed by authenticity, digital engagement and generational change. We explore how ...Show More
3) How music moves Tanzania and its elections
As Tanzania heads to the polls, music once again takes centre stage. From independence anthems to Bongo Flava beats, artists have long shaped the nation’s political rhythm, but has the tune changed? ...Show More
4) China’s long game: Is China shaping a new world order?
After a decade of building infrastructure through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, China is now shifting focus from bricks to influence. From giving up the benefits of developing country st...Show More
5) Who gets to decide greatness? ┃The Nobel Prize controversies
The Nobel legacy endures, but its moral authority continues to be tested by politics, biases and shifting definitions of “peace”. In this episode, we hand out controversy badges of our own. Host/Prod...Show More
6) Did October 7th change the information war forever?
After two years of Israel’s war on Gaza, the decades-old hasbara PR machine is cracking and how TikTok helped a new generation see through the lies. Producer/Narrator: Ezgi Toper Craft Editor: Nasrul...Show More
7) Two Palestines, one name. How are these two Palestines worlds apart?
We spoke to people from the peaceful American village of Palestine in Illinois, which shares a name with the historical Palestine in the Middle East. Despite the shared name, the difference in experie...Show More
8) China gives up developing-country privileges
China has announced it will no longer claim developing-country benefits at the World Trade Organisation. In this episode, we explore what the change means, why Beijing made the move now, and how it co...Show More
9) Is recognising Palestine a turning point or just symbolic?
Europe’s recent recognition of Palestine marks a historic, long-overdue acknowledgment of Palestinian statehood, but critics warn that without concrete action, it remains largely symbolic. This episod...Show More
10) Will we build nuclear power plants on the Moon?
The Moon is no longer a symbol for exploration; it is now the site of a new race for nuclear power. As nations and companies plan reactors to fuel lunar bases and mining, questions arise: who will con...Show More