What in the World

Hannah Gelbart

Booking Overview

A daily, BBC-style show that helps listeners make sense of what’s happening in the world—covering big and small stories with practical context. It’s a strong pitch platform for experts who can explain social trends, technology impacts, and public health in an accessible way.

Metrics

Episodes: 775

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

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Host

Hannah Gelbart - Presenter of the show “What in the World.” The episodes list her as the presenter, with producers credited separately.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
UK/US-accessible subject-matter experts who can translate complex issues for a general audience—e.g., doctors/clinicians, health editors, media/tech analysts, and specialized coaches/behavior experts.
Required Achievements:  
Role-based credibility (e.g., medical/clinical authority), Relevant editorial/analyst positions, Demonstrated public expertise in a niche topic (e.g., dating coaching)

Recent Guest Discussions

dating coach (unnamed) - How To Communicate Expectations; Avoiding Waiting For Someone Who May Not Want Commitment.

Chelsea Coates - How Maybelaterships Differ From Situationships; Potential For Limbo; Whether These Patterns Can Lead To Healthy Committed Relationships.

Kerry Allen - China’s Regulation Of AI Companion/boyfriend Apps; Concerns About Misuse And Behavior Reinforcement; Market Context.

Michelle Roberts - How Extreme Heat Affects The Body; When Hot Weather Becomes Dangerous; Risks And Safety During Heatwaves.

Recent Topics

Public Health, Technology, Social Trends, Mental Health, Climate

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What in the World
:

The Polygamist: How the Netflix show is starting conversations in South Africa

July 13, 2026

There’s a new Netflix show that has got lots of us talking: The Polygamist. It’s a drama based in South Africa about a wealthy businessman named Jonasi Gomora who has multiple wives and a mistress. It’s packed with betrayal, revenge… and cheating. It’s become the most-watched Netflix show in South Africa and Kenya, and it’s hit the top 10 in countries like Nigeria and Romania too. But it’s also got people talking about polygamous relationships - which are legal in South Africa and many other ...

Should you wear earplugs to concerts?

July 10, 2026

According to the National Institute of Health, long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss. The noise levels at a big concert or live music gig typically fall between 90 and 120 dBA, according to the British Academy of Audiology. These levels depend on things like the type of music, whether the venue is indoors or outdoors, and how close you stand to the speakers. So what impact is this level of noise having on our ears and can the trendy, visible earplugs t...

Are maybelaterships the new situationships?

July 09, 2026

You've heard of a situationship. Now meet its chaotic cousin: the ‘maybelatership'. It's when someone says they want a relationship... just not right now. So are more people putting commitment on hold? How do you know if you're in a ‘maybelatership’? And what does this latest dating trend tell us about modern dating?Chelsea Coates from the What in the World team explains how ‘maybelaterships’ differ from situationships, why they can leave one person stuck in limbo, and whether they can ever b...

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