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Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb
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Class of 2020
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A global pandemic disrupts your university life - what happens next? Coronavirus has closed campuses and put courses on hold. Graduation celebrations have been cancelled. #thecomb Thanks for listening to our first episode. Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
A global pandemic disrupts your university life - what happens next? Coronavirus has closed campuses and put courses on hold. Graduation celebrations have been cancelled. #thecomb Thanks for listening to our first episode. Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
07/02/20 • 18 min
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Back soon!
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We're back on 26 March unpicking more stories that matter, including some special episodes from in and around Nairobi. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s to come!
We're back on 26 March unpicking more stories that matter, including some special episodes from in and around Nairobi. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s to come!
03/19/22 • 2 min
The Comb: Back soon!
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Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb
Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb
12/23/20 • 1 min
Orphaned: Mutuna’s story
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‘I would have been lost’: When Mutuna was orphaned at a young age, his extended family stepped in to help. Now as an adult, he sees more and more children begging on the streets, and wonders how their lives ended up differently Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com Produced by Mary Goodhart
‘I would have been lost’: When Mutuna was orphaned at a young age, his extended family stepped in to help. Now as an adult, he sees more and more children begging on the streets, and wonders how their lives ended up differently Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com Produced by Mary Goodhart
06/16/22 • 29 min
The Comb: Back Soon!
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Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb
Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb
07/02/21 • 1 min
Introducing The Comb
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Stories that matter to you. A new podcast for Africa, unpicking one story every week. Kim Chakanetsa is here to tell you all about it. Join us from 3 July 2020. #thecomb
Stories that matter to you. A new podcast for Africa, unpicking one story every week. Kim Chakanetsa is here to tell you all about it. Join us from 3 July 2020. #thecomb
06/19/20 • 1 min
Lesotho's murder mystery
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Murder in the mountains. A feud, a former first lady dead and another on the run. How the mysterious killing of Lipolelo Thabane, Lesotho’s former first lady, transformed the country’s political landscape. #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Produced by Kim Chakanetsa
Murder in the mountains. A feud, a former first lady dead and another on the run. How the mysterious killing of Lipolelo Thabane, Lesotho’s former first lady, transformed the country’s political landscape. #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Produced by Kim Chakanetsa
09/17/20 • 23 min
Single women not welcome?
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‘You probably have to lie that you are married and your husband had to be out of town’. Being a young, single woman can be a heavy burden when trying to find somewhere to live in Nigeria. Why do landlords keep saying ’no’? #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Produced by Kim Chakanetsa
‘You probably have to lie that you are married and your husband had to be out of town’. Being a young, single woman can be a heavy burden when trying to find somewhere to live in Nigeria. Why do landlords keep saying ’no’? #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Produced by Kim Chakanetsa
09/10/20 • 24 min
Easing pain
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Confronting the realities of care for patients with the most severe illnesses. Palliative care focuses on relieving patients’ pain, and helping families to cope. Why is this aspect of healthcare so misunderstood? Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Confronting the realities of care for patients with the most severe illnesses. Palliative care focuses on relieving patients’ pain, and helping families to cope. Why is this aspect of healthcare so misunderstood? Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
09/03/20 • 27 min
Two sisters
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Raised apart in Ghana and Germany, sisters Nana and Adjoa had very different childhoods. Now, Adjoa has sacrificed opportunities in Europe to come home to Ghana, but Nana can't understand why. Whilst many still dream of a life in the west, more and more of Africa’s diaspora are returning home to the continent. Is the grass always greener? #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Raised apart in Ghana and Germany, sisters Nana and Adjoa had very different childhoods. Now, Adjoa has sacrificed opportunities in Europe to come home to Ghana, but Nana can't understand why. Whilst many still dream of a life in the west, more and more of Africa’s diaspora are returning home to the continent. Is the grass always greener? #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
08/07/20 • 20 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Comb have?
The Comb currently has 93 episodes available.
What topics does The Comb cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Comb?
The episode title 'Class of 2020' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Comb?
The average episode length on The Comb is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Comb released?
Episodes of The Comb are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Comb?
The first episode of The Comb was released on Jun 19, 2020.
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