Investigating online trends and social media
Jul 12, 2025•9 min
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Episode description
BBC Trending is the show that investigates stories related to online trends, social media, and viral phenomena. We speak to its editor about a recent edition focussing on North Korea - and a listener asks about the programme’s wider editorial remit and why there are not more uplifting news stories?
Plus BBC Sounds has finally been given a date for its turn off - we hear your initial thoughts on its replacement.
Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service
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