The Why Factor

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The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

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  • gabi9"&
    Amazing!
    Are you guys on holiday? Haven’t uploaded a new episode for a month now! I’m already experiencing withdrawal symptoms! I need this content please!!!
  • JLSFCA
    Really enjoy this podcast
    I listened to the episode on horses having been lucky enough to have had three of them in my life. Now, I am enjoying the other episodes because they are on a variety of different topics. Thank you for the break from politics which has become so toxic here in the USA. Keep up the good work👍
  • Zabstaff
    Great listen
    Loved the victim blaming episode.
  • swarm1138
    The why factor
    Excellent podcast. Well produced. Interesting topics, informative and educational. Fun also.
  • EllieBeatha
    Educational and Thought Provoking
    This podcast opens me up to subjects I would normally not think about as well as going deeper into those which I have spent time studying. I also enjoy the stories which have a bit of humor that are a part of the programming repertoire.
  • Mantis79
    Too much spin
    Well presented like all BBC programs. Every subjects is presented with a liberal bias. I wish it would be more balanced and fair.
  • hosin7
    Unsubscribe
    I enjoyed it until the “Truth” episode. When they started getting political and attack Trump, it became no different than the rest of the boring podcasts.
  • Milli.
    Great content
    Great Podcast. Love the subjects. I wish the episodes were a bit longer but they are great in content.
  • dettifoss
    Well presented and thought provoking
    As with all BBC programs, this podcast is very professionally presented. Each week a particular facet of human biology, psychology or culture is examined and a theory presented. Not so many hard answers, but many interesting theses, conjectures and ideas presented by bona fide leaders in the field.
  • Stefan Van Sant
    Fantastic
    Beautifully produced and well worth listening to. Highly recommend.
  • Sucker pucker
    Underrated!
    I listen to the BBC world service here in the US late at night on my local NPR station, 91.7 FM WNNZ. The Why Factor is easily one of my favorite segments! Like a shorter version of RadioLab, but with less of the soundscape. My only complaint is that the segments are not longer!
  • zakur0
    Amazing.
    Perfect length and fundamental interesting topics
  • Plusein
    Great podcast but a bit too short.
    I love this touching and fascinating podcast, I just wish the episodes were longer. The topics are varied and they make the smallest human story interesting- but I always want a bit more. Well worth subscribing to!
  • Darin 505
    For sure!!
    This is going to be a top rated podcast. It is well done! It is a bit short, however I can live with that.
  • CharlesVashon
    What a great find!!
    Kudos again to the BBC for a great program! Love the hosts and the wide range of topics. Another feather in my cap for impressing the kids with my wide range of (borrowed) knowledge.
  • SirPercyValjean
    A different look
    A good podcast that makes the listen consider why something they take for granted or as basic is the way it is. There are reasons for every little thing in our society and often we never think to look at what they are. While not every episode does this as well as others, generally I leave each podcast with several thought provoking questions and answers!
  • Metaeb
    Beautiful program
    I highly encourage everybody to listen to this program and subscribe it. It is based on science and some episodes William or his guests refers to religion and different cultures. The most beautiful thing is that the program is very neutral when it comes to religion and culture. Thanks for the good work and keep it up
  • mcallen
    Enjoyable but a little short
    Love the podcast. Not super-in depth on any subject and a little short, but enjoyable. Pressenter is solid enough but editing is a little cluncky at times. Comparable to Stuff You Should know.
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