Tracks East

Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population. 

Why does a Russian region in the far east have Yiddish as an official language? 

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Arguing can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. 

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Since the end of the Cold War, Romania has seen its population decline with millions emigrating to work in Western Europe. 

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

Since Elizabeth II passed away, and Charles III took the throne in 2022,  more British people are questioning the legitimacy of the Monarchy

The Iranian regime is under threat both from outside by the United States and Israel, and from inside: many Iranians want an end to authoritarianism. 

How did the United Arab Emirates become influential on the world stage and a key player in the  the Middle East?

With their adopted daughter and foster twins, Jana and Hartmut want to leave Germany for a new life in Greece.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

To celebrate 50 years of French radio station FIP, Sting gives a special performance in the monumental surroundings of the Pantheon in Paris.