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State of the World from NPR

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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, ... more

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Ukraine has been a country living through war for more than four years, since Russia’s full-scale invasion. But the experience of that war varies widely. Cities on the front line often bear the brunt of attacks, and yet residents a forced to persev... more

Weapons evolve over the course of a war, and for the war in Ukraine the use of drones has radically altered the battlefield. But those same weapons have an impact on civilian populations in frontline cities as well. We go to the southern Ukrainian ... more

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just ahead of a deadline he imposed for the country to open the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophic attacks on infrastructure. In the Middle East there are feelings of relief, anger and unc... more

One Moscow poet is making rare criticism of the Russian war on Ukraine. The Russian assault on Ukraine is now in its fifth year. For ordinary Russians, dissent against the war is dangerous. Poet Vadim Dzyuba is speaking out anyway. It’s cost him his ... more

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Joanna Kakissis
NPR correspondent covering Ukraine
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Episode: Life in a Ukrainian city dramatically changed by war
Lauren Frayer
Correspondent in Lebanon
NPR
Episode: A ceasefire with Iran is declared, why is there still fighting in Lebanon?
Vadim Dzyuba
Russian actor turned poet and dissident who publicly protested the war in Ukraine
Episode: Daring to dissent in Russia
Oliver Dietrich
Museum archaeologist, expert on the Mesolithic remains
State Museum of Prehistory, Halle
Episode: What 9,000 year old remains in Germany tell us about human development
Aracely Rández
Resident of Caracas sharing experiences from a neighborhood overlook
Episode: Venezuelans are daring to hope again
Hamad Farhat
Head of Beirut operations for Hezbollah's ambulance service
Hezbollah
Episode: Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon
Ramzi Hez
Representative from Human Rights Watch discussing past attacks on medical facilities
Human Rights Watch
Episode: Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon
George Ghaffari
Ambulance dispatcher in a Red Cross control room
Lebanese Red Cross
Episode: Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon
Muhammad Farhat
Beirut operations head for Hezbollah's ambulance service
Hezbollah
Episode: Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon

Hosts

Greg Dixon
Host of State of the World
Christine Aerosmith
Host of State of the World

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 950 ratings
  • Great coverage

    Very insightful at the international level

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Informative Millennial
    United States5 months ago
  • staple

    appreciate the coverage of international news.

    trusted source and helpful to get out of the national news cycle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drJpod
    United States6 months ago
  • Long time listener still listening

    I’ve been listening since this was State of Ukraine because I felt the need to stay up to date for personal reasons but have stuck around as the stories are so relevant, compelling and important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrabble is cool
    United States7 months ago
  • Hamas sympathizers

    The title says it all. Pretending like the people of Gaza and Hamas haven’t been acting this way since 1948 isn’t honest

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lagor123
    United States10 months ago
  • Daily World

    Enjoying the short takes on some daily world news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigAppleGreg
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the podcast an essential source for understanding international news beyond the national perspective.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's insightful and concise coverage of important global events.
Some express dissatisfaction with the shift in focus away from Ukraine, preferring more coverage of that specific area.
Overall, it receives praise for its quality journalism and practical analysis of complex issues.

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What 9,000 year old remains in Germany tell us about human development
Q: What do these 9,000-year-old remains tell us about human development in Europe?
They show a Mesolithic society with complex ritual practices and a status-driven culture, challenging simplistic nationalistic narratives and highlighting how genetics and archaeology collaborate to reveal a more nuanced human history.
Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?
Q: What might happen if there is a continued pattern of attacking civilian infrastructure?
The guest suggests that other nations may refuse cooperation, potentially prosecute US actions, and that such acts could lead to broader international consequences and enforcement against Americans.
Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?
Q: Could past incidents, like attacks on civilian targets, shape how we view current actions in terms of accountability?
Yes, the discussion references historical precedents (e.g., post-war tribunals) to illustrate that violations of the laws of armed conflict have been pursued historically, and that future administrations may face accountability even if not immediate.
Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?
Q: What distinguishes deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure from unintended ones, in terms of potential war crimes?
The guest explains that both intentional and mistaken attacks can be war crimes if not pursued with due diligence, stressing that intentional attacks on civilian infrastructure to spread terror are illegal under international and US law, and that even mistaken actions can be prosecutable under the War Crimes Act.
Humanity’s future with Artificial Intelligence
Q: What are the main risks of current AI development vis-a-vis governance and regulation?
The guest argues that market incentives push toward replacing human labor and concentrating wealth and power in a few AI firms, underscoring the need for stronger government oversight and broader public deliberation to curb dangerous use cases and ensure democratic accountability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About State of the World from NPR

What is State of the World from NPR about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the most pressing and compelling issues in international news, this podcast offers listeners a succinct, contextual understanding of global events. With correspondents stationed across the world, it provides firsthand accounts that illuminate the human experiences behind significant stories, such as ongoing conflicts, political turmoil, and social challenges faced by communities. Recently transitioning from a narrower focus on Ukraine, the content has expanded to include a variety of global topics, making it a valuable resource for those interested in current affairs and their wider implications.

Listeners can expect episodes that effectively combine investigative reporting with relatable narratives, aiming to cut through the f... more

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