The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2008

Robin Lustig travels to Phoenix, Arizona, the home of Senator John McCain, to ask two ordinary voters about their most pressing concerns in the forthcoming US presidential election.

A tale of a tiny painting, set against a large canvas of war, politics and looted art in Charle's Wheeler quest to solve a 50-year mystery.

As the insurgency in Afghanistan grows, Kate Clark travels undercover to investigate who's arming the Taleban. Meeting commanders and arms dealers, she finds the Taleban are getting their weapons from some suprising sources.

We know the two US presidential candidates and what they would do in office, but what does the electorate itself want? Robin Lustig travels to the candidates' home states to meet four Americans to find out what issues have determined their choices.

How are the Marwari traders managing as India goes global? Can a business culture based on traditional values survive as India's economy changes?

The Maldives, Sri Lanka, Seychelles and Mauritius are all popular tourist destinations. Robin White tells the stories behind the tourist facades, visiting the Maldives for part one of this series.

Mukhul Devichand finds out how the Marwari trading caste from India's western deserts has become a major global economic and political force.

Ruth Evans tells the extraordinary story of 11 women brought together on the internet by one man's sperm.

John McCain: a profile of the man who talks of honour and patriotic duty and admits having a legendary short fuse.

Win Scutt finds out how the maritime treasure hunting industry has boomed in recent years.