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The Bearing

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215 episodesAudience: 6
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In-depth analysis and critical discussion on important issues, how they affect people, their potential to change lives, and what needs to be done to influence outcomes.

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24%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Bearing about?

In-depth analysis and critical discussion on important issues, how they affect people, their potential to change lives, and what needs to be done to influence outcomes.

What has The Bearing covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why You Must Register To Vote Ahead Of 2027" (1 November 2025, 19 minutes), "Why Some Women Delay Conception In Marriage" (24 October 2025, 25 minutes), and "How Music Shapes The Nigerian Culture And Identity" (20 September 2025, 26 minutes).

How often does The Bearing publish?

The Bearing publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 215 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bearing?

Booking probability for The Bearing is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bearing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bearing's contact route on record: public web form.

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The Bearing is a news podcast with 215 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Why You Must Register To Vote Ahead Of 2027

    Nov 1, 202519 min

    Send a text The voting process does not start on the election day. It starts the day one registers to vote. On August 18, a continued voter registration (CVR) exercise was kicked off by the Independent National...

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    Why Some Women Delay Conception In Marriage

    Oct 24, 202525 min

    Send a text Marriage is often regarded as the beginning of a beautiful journey — and for many, it is. For some women, the moment the wedding bells fade, a different kind of pressure sets in: the expectation to conceive...

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    How Music Shapes The Nigerian Culture And Identity

    Sep 20, 202526 min

    Send a text From the rhythms of ancient talking drums in Yoruba land, to enchanting Igbo highlife and the vibrant Hausa folk songs of the North — music in Nigeria is more than entertainment. It’s a living archive, a way...

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    Why Women Still Wear Facemasks Long After COVID-19

    Sep 13, 202524 min

    Send a text Many people will remember the days when wearing facemasks was mandatory. Years later, many women are still holding onto the facemask as a constant companion. Join us on this episode of The Bearing as we look...

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    Why You Must Register To Vote Ahead of 2027

    Sep 6, 202519 min

    Send a text The voting process does not start on the election day. It starts the day one registers to vote. On August 18, a continued voter registration (CVR) exercise was kicked off by the Independent National...

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    Why Some Women Delay Conception In Marriage

    Aug 30, 202525 min

    Send a text Marriage is often regarded as the beginning of a beautiful journey — and for many, it is. For some women, the moment the wedding bells fade, a different kind of pressure sets in: the expectation to conceive...

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    Contraceptive Complications; What Every Woman Should Know

    Aug 23, 202526 min

    Send a text From physical side effects to emotional and social impact, women often suffer as a result of their use of contraceptives. Every woman is different, and what works for one may not work for another. So, how...

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    How Too Much Food Seasoning May Be Harming Your Body

    Aug 16, 202525 min

    Send a text Many Nigerians, according to experst, are overusing artificial seasoning and, often, do not even realize it. But how much seasoning is too much? And what exactly are the dangers of using too many flavour...

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    Why Young Nigerians Became Political Attack Dogs on Social Media

    Aug 9, 202528 min

    Send a text It is hard to find any politician—whether campaigning for office or already in power—who does not use young people as “digital foot soldiers”, more popularly known as "Data Boys". While some of these young...

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    Why Pre-Marital Medical Tests Are Increasing In Northern Nigeria

    Aug 2, 202527 min

    Send a text In recent years, more communities across Northern Nigeria have embraced mandatory medical screening before marriage. This includes tests for genotype compatibility, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis. Interestingly...

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    Summer Classes or Sweet Holidays – What’s Best For Students?

    Jul 26, 202526 min

    Send a text In Nigeria, schools go on long breaks from July to September. For some parents, it is the perfect time to "keep the child’s brain active” because, “if they stay at home, they’ll forget everything!” But...

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    Buhari's Place In The History Of Nigeria

    Jul 19, 202531 min

    Send a text The late former President Muhammadu Buhari symbolised a rare personification of austere nationalism. He was one of the very few Nigerians who commanded a cult-like following, especially among the masses in...

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    How To Keep Hope Alive In Today’s Nigeria

    Jul 12, 202527 min

    Send a text Hope is not denial. It’s not pretending things are perfect. Hope is a decision — to believe in the possibility of change, even when the present looks dim. So, what does hope look like in Nigeria today? and...

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    How To Strike A Balance Between Work And Private Life

    Jul 5, 202527 min

    Send a text Work is important—it gives us purpose, income, and identity. But it’s not everything. Without time to rest, connect, and just be, even the best job can turn into a source of burnout and resentment. But, how...

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    How Music Shapes The Nigerian Culture And Identity

    Jun 21, 202526 min

    Send a text From the rhythms of ancient talking drums in Yoruba land, to enchanting Igbo highlife and the vibrant Hausa folk songs of the North, music in Nigeria is more than entertainment. It’s a living archive, a way...

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    Is AI Making Nigerian Students Smarter Or Lazier?

    Jun 14, 202532 min

    Send a text In classrooms across Nigeria, students are increasingly relying on AI tools to complete assignments, raising concerns among teachers about a decline in critical thinking skills. While some view AI as a...

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    How To Safely Preserve And Enjoy Sallah Meat

    Jun 7, 202530 min

    Send a text Every year during Eid al-Adha, also known as Sallah, many Nigerian families are faced with the challenge of preserving large quantities of meat. While some rely on traditional methods or modern techniques to...

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    How Available And Affordable Are Sacrificial Animals This Eid?

    May 31, 202525 min

    Send a text Historically, Niger Republic has been a major source of rams and cattle for Nigeria during the Sallah season. But with the ban in cross-border movement of animals by the military government there, traders...

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    ADC As Opposition Platform In Nigerian Politics

    May 24, 202524 min

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    How Abuja Drug Cartels Operate 'Under Authorities' Noses'

    May 17, 202525 min

    Send a text In the heart of Abuja, a silent trade thrives; illicit drugs change hands in broad daylight. From Marijuana to Tramadol, Ice and Crack cocaine. Even with crackdown by operatives of the National Drug Law...

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