With 3.5 million regular listeners, the podcast phenomenon has arrived Down Under. Aussies are enjoying this intimate mode of storytelling at home and in cars on their daily commute. So what’s the lure for busy Australians? And how can brands best tap into their invigorated interest?

With COVID-19 news evolving every day, Americans are trying their best to keep up with the latest developments to help them feel more in control of the situation. As a result, they’re forgoing the escapism of podcasts and spending more time listening to the news.

The Apac system in Brazil is gaining recognition as a safe, cheap and humane answer to the nation's prison crisis. Inmates are responding well to the system, which puts love and work at the heart of its philosophy, and is defined by the slogan: 'The man enters, the crime stays outside'.

British literature is undergoing a renaissance, as the canon begins to include and champion a diverse range of writers. With modern readers – young ones, in particular – wanting improved representation in mass media, the publishing landscape is reshaping to prioritise nuanced narratives and a multiplicity of voices.