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Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

The film follows Sami rapper Mihkku Laiti, who lives in the northernmost corner of Lapland. It is a coming-of-age story that follows Mihkku's career as a musician, and his rise to stardom.

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers”. But what price is paid by the animals?

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers”. But what price is paid by the animals?

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers”. But what price is paid by the animals?

It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, people search for hidden treasures, explore the consequences of climate change, or dive with whales.

It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, people search for hidden treasures, explore the consequences of climate change, or dive with whales.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

Palantir is considered one of the most opaque companies in the field of big data. The group's software is used by government agencies and intelligence services worldwide. This film takes a look behind the scenes -- at the tech company, and its CEO, Alex Karp.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers”. But what price is paid by the animals?

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.