Warum?: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Why do Hungary’s elections matter to us?
Apr 10, 2026
After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán’s government controls much of the media, pressures the judiciary and strains EU relations - Hungary’s parliamentary vote could end his rule, a
Why does the fight of Brazil’s Indigenous peoples matter to us?
Apr 13, 2026
Millions of Indigenous people protect the Amazon, a crucial global carbon sink threatened by mining, oil and agribusiness - their protests to defend land rights and ecosystems have
Why are so many migrants dying in the Channel?
Apr 14, 2026
Many risk the Channel crossing in flimsy boats to reach the UK for safety, work or family ties; overcrowded, unseaworthy vessels, smuggling networks and hazardous sea conditions tu
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon?
Apr 15, 2026
Israeli forces have advanced into southern Lebanon, encircling villages and displacing civilians while parallel talks seek a ceasefire - tensions center on Hezbollah, whose presenc
Has Trump crossed the line with the Church?
Apr 16, 2026
President Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself in a Christ-like pose on his official account and then clashed with the Pope - even many of his largely Christian supporters
Why are there so few women coaches in football?
Apr 17, 2026
In Germany Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louisa Eta as head coach - the first woman in the Bundesliga - highlighting a persistent gender gap across major European leagues where mana
Why is Spain regularising 500,000 migrants?
Apr 21, 2026
Spain is granting residency to around 500,000 previously undocumented migrants - many from Latin America and the Maghreb - allowing them to live and work legally. This move aims to
Why is Japan shifting toward arms exports?
Apr 22, 2026
Japan has eased long-standing limits and now allows exports of lethal weapons to strengthen security ties and enter the global defense market - a move that breaks with decades of p
How much AI is in the film industry?
Apr 24, 2026
Cannes now hosts the World AI Film Festival alongside the main event - AI is already widely used across filmmaking from scriptwriting and VFX to editing and marketing, reshaping cr
How important is mine clearance in Sudan?
Apr 27, 2026
After three years of brutal conflict between the army and RSF militias, parts of Sudan - including Khartoum - need extensive demining to remove landmines that could contaminate lan
Why are so many protesting for the energy transition?
Apr 28, 2026
In Germany Fridays for Future protesters - mainly students - are rallying because they fear Germany’s shift to green energy is being stalled: the economy minister proposes cutting
Why are some French cities banning fast-food outlets?
Apr 29, 2026
Fast-food chains crowd many city centres in France, prompting residents and mayors to block new openings - they argue these outlets harm local retail, public spaces and food cultur
Dire conditions in French prisons
Apr 30, 2026
Many French inmates sleep on mattresses on the floor amid severe overcrowding - 87,000 prisoners for 63,000 places with 200 arrivals weekly - while staff shortages have prompted pr
Why is Vincent Bolloré’s media empire a problem?
May 1, 2026
In France Vincent Bolloré has amassed newspapers, TV channels, publishers and even kiosk networks, raising concerns that his vast media ownership gives him outsized influence to sp
Why does Europe want a unified sexual offences law?
May 4, 2026
Many victims freeze during sexual assault and cannot resist or object - so the EU Parliament has pushed for a clear consent-based standard: sex is only legal with explicit consent,
Why is aviation facing turbulence?
May 5, 2026
Airlines fear a summer crisis as Middle East conflict and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz restrict jet fuel supplies - some flights cancelled and one US carrier has ceased opera
Why is tracking children controversial?
May 6, 2026
Growing availability of tracking tools lets parents monitor their kids constantly - a booming business - but it raises hard questions about where supervision ends and surveillance
Why is the world panicking about hantavirus?
May 7, 2026
Several cruise passengers died after developing severe respiratory symptoms and tested positive for a rare hantavirus; while it evokes pandemic fears, WHO says hantaviruses spread
Why does Putin fear for his life?
May 8, 2026
Kremlin security for Vladimir Putin has reportedly been ramped up - a confidential intelligence report suggests he is increasingly isolated, fearing assassination or a coup, with t
Why is the World Cup so expensive for fans?
May 11, 2026
Soaring ticket prices, inflated transport fares and sky-high accommodation make attending World Cup matches unaffordable for ordinary fans - supporter groups are protesting FIFA’s
Why is compulsory military service causing controversy?
May 12, 2026
In Germany a new draft system began in January requiring everyone born from 2008 onward to complete a questionnaire leading to medical assessment - men must comply, others may opt
Why are some countries boycotting Eurovision?
May 13, 2026
Glitter, glamour and rows - Israel's participation in the 70th Eurovision in Vienna has sparked controversy: five countries withdrew and some stars urged a boycott - is this unprec
Trump in China: What business is that of us?
May 14, 2026
A US president visits China for the first time in a decade - a summit of two superpowers watched worldwide, especially in Europe - and whether it yields deals or new conflicts, the
Why are Argentina’s universities boiling over?
May 15, 2026
President Javier Milei’s proposed austerity measures would sharply cut university budgets and impose tighter fiscal controls, prompting hundreds of thousands of students and facult
Why are there no Netflix films at Cannes?
May 18, 2026
Cannes requires films in competition to have theatrical distribution in France, a condition tied to strict local rules on release windows that limit when films can appear on stream
Why is this Ebola outbreak in the DRC so dangerous?
May 19, 2026
The Ebola virus has resurfaced in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in an area beset by armed groups, which hampers access for emergency health teams and patient care. Autho
Why is drug violence escalating in France?
May 20, 2026
Recent weeks saw deadly shootings in Nantes, arson near Lyon and a shooting in Nice - attacks linked to drug cartels. Organized-crime groups are using increasingly brutal tactics,
Why is India demolishing a paradise island?
May 21, 2026
India is building a massive port and new city on Great Nicobar, an island of white‑sand beaches, tropical rainforest and many species found nowhere else. Residents and environmenta
Why are the Americans indicting Cuba's former dictator Raúl Castro?
May 22, 2026
U.S. authorities have indicted Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes that killed several people. Although the attacks happened about 30 years ago, the charges
Why do product drops like Swatch, Lindt, and Apple cause buying frenzies?
May 26, 2026
Swatch, Lindt, Apple - companies constantly release limited editions, and these always result in enormous queues outside stores, sometimes even involving fights, as people try to g
Why are Taiwanese worried about their defense?
May 27, 2026
Thousands of civilians recently marched in Taiwan to demand higher military spending and better readiness. Concerns stem from repeated threats and military pressure from neighborin
Why is it so hot so early this year?
May 28, 2026
Much of Europe has recorded unusually high temperatures for May, with historic readings in places like France and the UK. The immediate cause is a "heat dome" - a large, persistent
Why is France moving to ban free parties?
May 29, 2026
France is proposing a law that would toughen penalties both for organizing and for attending free parties - outdoor, often illegal techno events held in remote locations. Supporter
What happens to people detained by ICE?
May 29, 2026
Earlier this year ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - was in the headlines after violent arrests that coincided with deaths of detainees. Although media coverage has s
Why Did France Still Have Racist Laws on the Books?
Jun 1, 2026
France was one of the world’s major colonial powers in the 17th century, ruling parts of the Caribbean where hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were forced to work on plant
Why is Israel expanding its offensive in Lebanon?
Jun 2, 2026
Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since mid-April, Israel continues military operations in Lebanon and has recently extended its ground offensive further north. Israeli fo
Why Is Cycling More Popular Than Ever?
Jun 3, 2026
June 3 marks World Bicycle Day. Affordable, healthy, and environmentally friendly, cycling is becoming an increasingly popular part of daily life across Europe. This growing trend
Why Are Major Museums Expanding Abroad?
Jun 4, 2026
Paris' Centre Pompidou has opened a new branch in Seoul through a partnership with South Korean conglomerate Hanwha, whose businesses include defense manufacturing. The collaborati
Cockroach Party Challenges India's Government
Jun 5, 2026
India's newly formed Cockroach People's Party (CJP) emerged as a satirical response after a senior judge reportedly referred to young job seekers as "cockroaches." The term quickly
Why Is Bolivia in Crisis?
Jun 8, 2026
Bolivia is sinking deeper into crisis. For a month, protesters have blocked parts of the country, demanding higher wages to keep up with inflation. The center-right president, who
El Niño: Why is it so dangerous?
Jun 9, 2026
Could El Niño trigger especially severe storms, droughts, heatwaves, or cold spells this year? The recurring climate pattern already causes extreme weather worldwide, and scientist
Antoni Gaudí: Architect of the Fantastic
Jun 10, 2026
Inspired by nature, Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí created groundbreaking forms and devoted his life to his work. One hundred years after his death on 10 June 1926, his masterpiece
War and Football: Iran at the World Cup
Jun 11, 2026
Iran is set to compete in the men's FIFA World Cup in the United States starting on June 11, despite the ongoing conflict between the two countries. For Tehran, participation is a
Child Sexual Abuse: How Do European Justice Systems Compare?
Jun 12, 2026
The killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of how justice systems handle child sexual abuse. The main suspect had reportedly been flagged multiple
New Youth News Format
Jun 15, 2026
The manosphere is a network of online communities that promote traditional views of masculinity and often misogynistic ideas. Many influencers - from fitness coaches to dating advi
EU: Gamers Push Back
Jun 16, 2026
You buy a video game, invest time in it, and then it suddenly becomes unplayable because the publisher shuts it down. Growing numbers of gamers worldwide are opposing this practice
What Did Trump Achieve With His War in Iran?
Jun 17, 2026
After mass protests and a harsh crackdown in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump promised that his military campaign would help bring about regime change. Yet six months after a peac
How Can the United Nations Help the People of Haiti?
Jun 18, 2026
Haiti has been dominated by criminal gangs for years. The population faces violence, poverty, unemployment, weak governance, and the absence of an elected government. During a visi
Is Air Pollution Good for the Climate?
Jun 19, 2026
Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide and has been successfully reduced in recent decades. Yet studies show that airborne particles can temporarily slow globa
Tommy Robinson: The Face of Britain’s Far Right
Jun 22, 2026
Tommy Robinson is a British far-right activist whose prominence stems from anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim campaigning online and on social media. Positioning himself as a voice for
Why Do Young Britons Want to Rejoin the EU?
Jun 23, 2026
Many Britons under 24 are frustrated that they were too young to vote in the Brexit referendum and now face its consequences: fewer job opportunities, reduced purchasing power, mor
Why Is Latin America Shifting to the Right?
Jun 24, 2026
In recent years, several Latin American countries have moved from left-leaning governments toward right-wing and populist leadership. New presidents often emerge as political outsi