World Questions
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<p>The public's questions about issues affecting their country, recorded in a different global location each month</p>
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1/11/2014
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Recent Episodes
May 9, 2026
World Questions: Sweden
<p>MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate - taking questions from a lively and diverse audience in Stockholm. Issues raised include the tightening of immigration and citizenship rules, the privatisation of education, the threat from Russia and a return to military conscription, and Sweden’s international reputation.</p><p>The Panel: Karin Enström– The Moderate Party, Secretary-General Morgan Johannson – The Social Democratic Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mattias Karlsson – Sweden Democrats, International Secretary Håkan Svenneling – Left Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson</p>
March 14, 2026
World Questions: Guyana
<p>Although its population is small, it's the world’s fastest growing economy – thanks to the discovery of vast amounts of offshore oil and gas. But how will Guyana’s newly found wealth be distributed – and who will feel its benefits? Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders and businesspeople face tough questions from a lively audience in the country’s capital, Georgetown. The Panel: Ashni Singh: Minister of Finance for the governing PPP/C Party Tabitha Sarabo-Halley: Opposition MP, WIN party Ayodele Dalgety-Dean: Chair of SISPRO – a women led energy company Clinton Urling: Secretary of the Private Sector commission of Guyana</p><p>Producer: Helen Towner</p>
February 14, 2026
World Questions: New Zealand
<p>High rents, rising food costs and a perceived lack of opportunities are driving young people out of New Zealand. Last year, more people left than ever before. What can be done to improve living conditions and stop the loss of young talent? The current government has opened the question of Māori land rights in a quest to exploit New Zealand's natural resources. An attempt to overturn a historic treaty failed last year, but as New Zealand faces an election in the autumn, the issue will not go away. There is much to debate for Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders as they face questions from across the country.</p><p>The Panel: Chris Bishop, MP, National Party and Minister for Housing, Transport and Infrastructure and Leader of the House.</p><p>Ginny Andersen, MP, Labour Party’s Spokeswoman on Jobs, Income, Police and Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.</p><p>Shane Jones, MP, Deputy Leader of New Zealand First and Minister of Oceans and Fisheries</p><p>Marama Davidson, MP, Co-leader of the Green party and Spokeswoman on Conservation, Child Poverty Reduction and Social investment.</p><p>Producer: Charlie Taylor Sound engineers: Tim Heffer, Ian Mitchell and Joe Lawrence</p>
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