Hannah Gelbart is an award-winning podcast host, presenter, and investigative journalist for BBC News. Since joining the BBC in 2015 on its flagship Journalism Trainee Scheme, she has been dedicated to making news more engaging for younger audiences. Hannah has worked on innovative programmes like My World, executively produced by Angelina Jolie, and investigated disinformation trends through powerful human stories, from Syrian children begging on TikTok, to victims of crypto scammers.

Hannah is the lead presenter of What in the World, a daily podcast that brings warm, insightful storytelling to listeners worldwide. A Cambridge graduate who speaks five languages, she’s also been a member of the BBC's Next Generation Committee, helping shape the future of news for younger audiences.

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