World Questions

The country’s housing crisis, the influence of Russian disinformation, the future of Czech radio and TV, and how to improve life for people outside the big cities – some of the issues up for debate in World Questions: Czech Republic.
Jonny Dymond is joined by leading politicians and commentators and questioners from across the country
The panel:
Jaroslav Bžoch, Member of the European Parliament for the governing ANO party.
Michaela Šebelová, Member of the Chamber of Deputies for the opposition STAN party
Olga Richterová, Member of the Chamber of Deputies for the opposition Pirates party
Michal Semin is a journalist and conservative activist
Presenter: Jonny Dymond
Producer: Helen Towner
Sound engineers: Rosie Nieder, Ian Mitchell, Gabriel O'Regan
(Photo: Protest in support of Czech public broadcasters in Prague. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

A special edition of World Questions, putting young Moroccan women at the centre of a national debate about rights, faith, and family law reform. Jonny Dymond chairs a diverse panel of women’s advocates in Marrakesh as they debate issues such as child marriage, inheritance, tradition and respect for women. As a new generation pushes for change, reform is being debated openly in Morocco and this programme hears from a panel and audience of young women at a pivotal moment in civil society.
The panel :
• Frizzy – Rapper and singer of the anthem for women’s equality campaign, ‘The Time Has Come’
• Dr Meryem Redouane – Head of the Women’s Section of the International Islamic Federation of Student Organisations (IIFSO)
• Kaoutar Rias – Student at the National School of Architecture, Tetouan and member of the National Council of Student Renewal (OREMA)
• Yousra Salhi - Feminist digital content creator and women’s rights activist
Producer: Charlie Taylor
(Photo: Young Moroccan women against a backdrop of the Moroccan flag. Credit: Getty)

MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate with 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.
The panel:
Karin Enström, The Moderate Party Secretary-General
Morgan Johansson, The Social Democratic Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Mattias Karlsson, Sweden Democrats International Secretary
Håkan Svenneling, Left Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Presenter: Jonny Dymond
Producer: Helen Towner
Sound engineers: Darren Wardrobe, Kate Barker, Lewis Allsopp, Nathan Ashong
(Photo: The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) and the Riksbank Bridge with the national flag of Sweden. Credit: Getty Images)

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.
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

Gen Z protestors were shot dead in the street, Nepal’s state buildings were razed to the ground, and the government collapsed last autumn. Now, after an historic election, the country is taking a step into the unknown with a new government. It is led by a rapper-turned-politician and it’s pledged to the aims of its youth.
Jonny Dymond and a panel in Kathmandu debate audience questions covering the death and destruction of September 2025, future prospects for the country’s young adults, and the danger of a continuing Middle Eastern war to life in Nepal.
The Panel:
Rakshya Bam: Youth activist and Coordinator of the Gen Z Front
Shishir Khanal MP: Minister for Foreign Affairs
Dr Prakash Mahat: Former Finance Minister and Spokesperson for Nepali Congress Party
Dr Mandira Sharma: Director, Asia and Pacific Region, International Commission of Jurists