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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.

For decades, Mongolia's biodiversity has been decimated by hunting and resource extraction. Today, rangers are trying to persuade the population to rethink. But the appearance of bears in the villages could undo these efforts.

Above the rooftops of Beirut, flocks of pigeons leave their cages and take to the sky. They are flying in the ancient pigeon game "Kash Hamam," forming unexpected connections among the inhabitants of Lebanon's scarred capital.

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.

A huge wooden gate, like that of a Shinto shrine, is the landmark of Kanazawa. The main railway station of the metropolis in western Japan is reminiscent of a religious site.

The Shroud of Turin is one of the most fascinating and controversial objects of religious worship. Jesus is said to have been wrapped in this cloth after his crucifixion. Does the shroud's faint bloodstained image really show a crucified Christ?

How teaching girls sustainable agriculture at school will drive equality, and Dalit women fight caste discrimination, plus female shepherd training in Italy.

A huge wooden gate, like that of a Shinto shrine, is the landmark of Kanazawa. The main railway station of the metropolis in western Japan is reminiscent of a religious site.

Above the rooftops of Beirut, flocks of pigeons leave their cages and take to the sky. They are flying in the ancient pigeon game "Kash Hamam," forming unexpected connections among the inhabitants of Lebanon's scarred capital.

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.

Poverty in Germany: Begging is part of the daily struggle for survival for many poor or homeless people in Berlin. +++ Despite threats, podcasting nun Sister Vassa keeps speaking out against Russia's war on Ukraine.

Finding new ways to farm and grow plants as the climate changes, like hydroponics. Plus: Gambia's illegal dumpsites and 3D printing tools from waste in Senegal.

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.

Above the rooftops of Beirut, flocks of pigeons leave their cages and take to the sky. They are flying in the ancient pigeon game "Kash Hamam," forming unexpected connections among the inhabitants of Lebanon's scarred capital.

For decades, Mongolia's biodiversity has been decimated by hunting and resource extraction. Today, rangers are trying to persuade the population to rethink. But the appearance of bears in the villages could undo these efforts.

How teaching girls sustainable agriculture at school will drive equality, and Dalit women fight caste discrimination, plus female shepherd training in Italy.

The Shroud of Turin is one of the most fascinating and controversial objects of religious worship. Jesus is said to have been wrapped in this cloth after his crucifixion. Does the shroud's faint bloodstained image really show a crucified Christ?

A huge wooden gate, like that of a Shinto shrine, is the landmark of Kanazawa. The main railway station of the metropolis in western Japan is reminiscent of a religious site.

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.

The documentary delves into ultra-orthodox Jewish society, as men and women talk about their wedding nights. Near strangers suddenly have to share physical intimacy -- without knowing what it is, or how it is supposed to work.

For decades, Mongolia's biodiversity has been decimated by hunting and resource extraction. Today, rangers are trying to persuade the population to rethink. But the appearance of bears in the villages could undo these efforts.

Above the rooftops of Beirut, flocks of pigeons leave their cages and take to the sky. They are flying in the ancient pigeon game "Kash Hamam," forming unexpected connections among the inhabitants of Lebanon's scarred capital.

The documentary delves into ultra-orthodox Jewish society, as men and women talk about their wedding nights. Near strangers suddenly have to share physical intimacy -- without knowing what it is, or how it is supposed to work.

Shepherds have been crossing the Alps with their animals for 6,000 years. That means climbing 3,000 meters in altitude, all while crossing rivers and a glacier. Called "transhumance,” the seasonal movement of livestock is now world cultural heritage.

Above the rooftops of Beirut, flocks of pigeons leave their cages and take to the sky. They are flying in the ancient pigeon game "Kash Hamam," forming unexpected connections among the inhabitants of Lebanon's scarred capital.

Shepherds have been crossing the Alps with their animals for 6,000 years. That means climbing 3,000 meters in altitude, all while crossing rivers and a glacier. Called "transhumance,” the seasonal movement of livestock is now world cultural heritage.

The documentary delves into ultra-orthodox Jewish society, as men and women talk about their wedding nights. Near strangers suddenly have to share physical intimacy -- without knowing what it is, or how it is supposed to work.

The Shroud of Turin is one of the most fascinating and controversial objects of religious worship. Jesus is said to have been wrapped in this cloth after his crucifixion. Does the shroud's faint bloodstained image really show a crucified Christ?

Shepherds have been crossing the Alps with their animals for 6,000 years. That means climbing 3,000 meters in altitude, all while crossing rivers and a glacier. Called "transhumance,” the seasonal movement of livestock is now world cultural heritage.

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.

What does "healthy” really mean in 2025? In this episode of Don't Hold Back, host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba sits down with fitness coach Kopano Mokhele, who deliberately gained 25 kilos and is now losing it again so that he can understand what his clients go through. Together, they unpack the myths and realities of health in an age of body image pressure and quick-fix diets.