Society & Culture podcasts

1051The Trojan Horse AffairRebecca LaksA strange letter appears on a city councillor’s desk in Birmingham, England, laying out an elaborate plot by Islamic extremists to infiltrate the city’s schools.

1052The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next DoorThe Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door tells the story of a suburban, middle class girl who was trafficked and sexually exploited for decades starting even before the age of 6 years old

1053The UnthinkableCasefile PresentsTrue crime authors and podcasters, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb, join up to create The Unthinkable, a podcast exploring stories of people who have experienced unthinkable events but who have come out the other side, stronger and wiser.

1054The Vanishing of Vivienne CameronCasefile PresentsVikki Petraitis co-wrote The Phillip Island Murder with journalist Paul Daley.

1055The Why Files. Operation: PODCASTThe Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends.

1056The Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingThe Free PressIn our new season, Veteran reporter Joe Nocera investigates a 94-year-old crime that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. ---- The Free Press Investigates brings you gripping, deeply reported stories you can't find anywhere else—and the investigations others won’t dare to cover.

1057The Worst PodcastDoubleDouble Podcasts from CanadalandCelebrities are always talking about their bests.

1058This Haunted LifeAdam BerryAcclaimed paranormal investigator and television host Adam Berry from Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters on the Travel Channel enters the podcasting world with the launch of This Haunted Life, a bi-weekly podcast exploring true paranormal stories, psychological deep-dives, and firsthand encounters with the unexplained.

1059Three People with Rebecca FrontRebecca Front & Unlocked PodcastsWho are the people who’ve changed your life?

1060Titanic: Ship of DreamsNOISERNoiser Presents is the home of Noiser’s deep-dive history boxsets.

1061Traditional TalkAaronTraditional Talk is where cannabis meets culture, hosted by Aaron, founder of Traditional.

1062Traveling Through with David PriorIn Traveling Through, David Prior—travel writer and founder of experiential travel company Prior—sits down with friends and culture-makers like Jenna Lyons, David Remnick, Deborah Needleman, Athena Calderone, and more to trace the trips, objects, and encounters that shaped who they are.

1063TrendyBritain’s top polling expert, Professor Sir John Curtice, and former Downing Street advisor, Rachel Wolf, explore the key political, social and economic trends that help shape what voters think and what politicians do.New episodes drop every Thursday.Follow the feed today to make sure you don't miss an episode.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app for a listening experience curated by our journalists.Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content.Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more.If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast.

1064Truth Be Told with Zara McDermottIn this brand-new series, Zara sits down with people whose lives have been shaped by extraordinary experiences.

1065Twist and Shout with Aljaz and JanetteWelcome to Twist and Shout with Aljaz and Janette!This podcast explores all of the trials and tribulations of married life with a couple who might seem very similar but couldn't be more differentJoining us along the way will be a host familiar faces including Kevin Clifton, Gorka Márquez, Gemma Atkinson and many many more Hosted on Acast.

1066Two Girls and the WorldVictoria Niamh & Charlie CumminsWelcome to Two Girls and The World.

1067Two Sons and Me Two Sons & Me puts the one and only Todd Chrisley in a room with Chase and Grayson, and nobody's holding back.

1068Uinta TriangleLemonada Media Australian trekker Eric Robinson loved to hike.

1069Unearthed - The need for seeds, with Cate BlanchettRoyal Botanic Gardens, KewFrom the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Unearthed returns — celebrating 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, the most biodiverse place on our planet.

1070Unholy Histories: The Humanist Heritage Podcast from Humanists UKJoin Andrew Copson and Madeleine Goodall—alongside a host of expert guests—as they uncover the hidden histories and untold stories of the people, places, movements, ideas, and events that helped shape British humanism, secularism and freethought.From radical reformers to forgotten dissenters, Unholy Histories explores how reason, skepticism, science, and activism helped build modern Britain—and how these values still shape our society today.Unholy Histories is a Humanists UK Podcast, showcasing the Humanist Heritage Project and produced by Humanise Live.Find out more:

1071Unicorn GirlApple TV+ / Seven Hills Candace Rivera had it all: perfect hair, perfect house, perfect life.

1072Unlikely FriendsGlobalWelcome to Unlikely Friends, A brand new podcast from BAFTA winning comedian Leigh Francis, Spice Girl turned radio host Emma Bunton, Damage frontman Jade Jones, and Jill Francis - where anything can (and probably will) happen!

1073Untold: The Daniel Morgan MurderDuende Productions and Flameflower StudiosThe phone hacking scandal that closed News of the World was big, but that was just the tip of the iceberg.

1074Untold: The RetreatFinancial TimesFinancial Times reporter Antonia Cundy uncovers how a little-known group within the Catholic Church has come to wield outsized cultural and political influence in America.

1075Vine: Six Seconds That Changed The WorldGlobalThis is the story of the social media app that changed the face of the internet before it crashed and burned in just three short years.

1076Virtually ParkinsonNight Train DigitalVirtually Parkinson is a groundbreaking podcast series celebrating the legacy of Sir Michael Parkinson, reimagined for the digital age.

1077Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlaneListenGraham Norton is reunited with his dear friend Maria McErlane to dish out average advice and so-so solutions to your everyday dilemmas.

1078We Have Notes with Liv Little and Miranda SawyerThe ObserverThe week in culture, annotated.

1079We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonFlight StudioThe most powerful conversations are the ones we usually avoid.

1080We're Your GirlsGood Mess MediaTwo best friends, one mic (okay, maybe two), and endless laughter!

1081Weight For ItohitsBigRon Studios Named one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture Weight For It is a four time Podcast Academy Award winning narrative podcast that explores the ways we think about our bodies.  Through personal storytelling and deep dive interviews, host Ronald Young Jr. unpacks the navigation of the world around him that just doesn't seem to fit. 

1082Weird Little GuysiHeart, Cool Zone MediaWeird Little Guys is a weekly show about the worst people you’ve never heard of, taking you beyond the headlines to get to know the race warriors and aspiring terrorists trying to unravel the fabric of our society.

1083West CorkAudibleIn West Cork, it’s simply known as ‘the murder’.

1084What I survivedWhat I Survived explores the extraordinary true stories of people who survived the unthinkable.

1085What the F*#! Do We Do Now?!Sumi and RyanWhat the F*#! Do We Do Now!? is a podcast for everyone doom-scrolling at midnight and whispering, “Wait… are we in the bad timeline?” Hosted by Sumi and Ryan, a music artist and her producer, and just two friends trying to make some sense of a crazy world!

1086What We SpendAudacyImagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances.

1087What Would Dorcy DoWhat Would Dorcy Do is a thought‑leadership podcast hosted by Dorcy Pruter, offering clarity for families, adult children, and professionals navigating estrangement, rupture, accountability, and repair.

1088When Science Finds a WayScience is always adding to our knowledge of health, but how do ideas become breakthroughs, and how can those breakthroughs bring about a better world?

1089When The Wolves CameMeanings of Democracy Lab Over the last decade, large swaths of evangelicals in the U.S.

1090Where Are You Going?Loftus MediaCatherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week.The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising.Our final episode was in September 2025 but there is a wonderful archive here to enjoy.Be transported to places around the world and into the lives of others: You just never know what story is coming next…--- Presented by Catherine CarrProduced by the team at Loftus MediaMusic by Edwin PearsonInstagram: @whereareyougoingWebsite: whereareyougoing.co.uk Hosted on Acast.

1091Where the River Took UsAfter his family’s home was swept away in the devastating Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025, Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley began the journey of putting the pieces back together.

1092Where To Be A WomanBBC Where can women live their best lives?

1093White DevilCampside MediaIn this 12-part narrative limited series, host Josh Dean investigates the shooting of Henry Jemmott, a senior Belizean Police Officer, by a Canadian property developer named Jasmine Hartin.

1094White Men Can't Work!Tim SamuelsAward-winning documentary-maker Tim Samuels fearlessly investigates what it’s like being a man in today’s woke workplaces.

1095Who Blew Up The Guidestones?For decades, the Georgia Guidestones were nothing more than kitschy roadside Americana…a curiosity people visited for fun, intrigue…and the occasional pagan ritual.

1096Who's with Me? with W. Kamau BellKamau Bell is known for embracing uncomfortable conversations that acknowledge differences, confront embarrassment, and change people’s perspectives.

1097Wired InYour front-row seat to the day’s biggest stories in politics and culture.

1098Witnessed: Night ShiftSony Music Entertainment / Campside MediaIn 1977, a stranger calls Ruth Finley to blackmail her about a secret from her past.

1099You About?BBC SoundsMeet Roman Kemp, the presenter once chased by paparazzi, and Tom Grennan, the popstar from humble beginnings.

1100You Alright, Hun? The Official TOWIE PodcastWelcome to You Alright, Hun?