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The World

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Venezuela
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China
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Russia
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Climate Change
Israel
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Cuba
Denmark
Syria
Donald Trump
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European Union
Taiwan
Trump Administration
Hamas

Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, along with their team of reporters and producers, bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

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Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and their blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are hiking oil prices. Also, two of OpenAI's agents teamed up in a surprise move to hack into a different company's digital library during a test ... more

US President Donald Trump has approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that would expand cooperation on nuclear energy, despite its leader suggesting it would build nuclear weapons if necessary. Also, residents of southern Iran say the... more

To mark the 47th anniversary of the toppling of Nicaragua’s dictatorship, President Daniel Ortega announced the country will no longer hold elections. Also, days after an ICE agent shot and killed 25-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine, his dea... more

While Iran and the US continued to trade attacks for an eighth consecutive night, Gulf states have had to defend themselves from Iranian drones and missiles in recent days. Also, views from Spain and Argentina as Spain celebrates its second World Cup... more

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Oleksii Sorokin
Deputy Chief Editor of the Kyiv Independent
Kyiv Independent
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Bobby Wine
Leading Ugandan opposition figure
Uganda politics
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Kate Detweiler
Anthropologist, Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Episode: Skies over Toronto still dark from wildfire smoke
Junior Amboko
Field conservationist, Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
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Ari Daniel
Climate journalist
The World
Episode: Skies over Toronto still dark from wildfire smoke
John Lawrenson
DW correspondent
Deutsche Welle
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Dan R. Morris
Producer of Tracing the Path segment
Audio Flux / PRX
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Zeynep Tufekci
Professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Portugal faces 'fire paradox' as it manages wildfires
Anders Kelto
Founder of the People's Game podcast; former semi-professional soccer player
People's Game
Episode: Portugal faces 'fire paradox' as it manages wildfires

Hosts

Marco Werman
Host of The World, with extensive international reporting experience.
Carolyn Bieler
Host/Correspondent with a focus on international reporting and storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • My absolute second favorite NPR program

    Podcast Addict
    5
    npazcruzat
    3 months ago
  • Where is Marco?!

    Where is Marco?

    The writing out/removal of all the male broadcasters is toxic and very offensive.

    Women may be just as good, but they have different points of view and emphasis.

    If you don't have any male radio news presenters, you lose that valuable point of view.

    It is toxic, and offensive, biased and wrong if it is only females or teams presenting the news.

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    1
    db721
    United States3 months ago
  • The best

    Without a doubt one of the best sources of global news. Always great reporting on a wide variety of topics, including all the most pressing world events. I listen to a lot of news and foreign affairs podcasts, but this is my favorite and the most straightforwardly useful for keeping up-to-date with what’s going on beyond our borders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yeknom29
    United States3 months ago
  • Tripe

    Have you ever sat down and wished aloud, “gee, why can’t I just directly listen to the verbatim copy of acceptable public discourse as issued by the US State Department?” Look no further! Danny and Derek what the hell are you shilling this drivel for

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Phleabag69
    United States4 months ago
  • Nothing like describing genocide happening before your eyes in one breath and chatting about sportsball in another. "Daddy, what were you doing when the fascists took over?" "I made sure to 'balance' my news coverage, honey."

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    danamitchellhurt
    6 months ago

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Some critics feel coverage can be imbalanced on polarizing issues; format changes noted by a subset of listeners.
Overall sentiment skews positive with strong appreciation for credible, nuanced reporting.
Listeners praise the show's global perspective and human-centered storytelling.
Fans often cite the show as a go-to for staying informed beyond US-centric news.
Many value in-depth reporting that connects local voices to regional/global events.

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#186
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#173
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#173
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#222
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#233
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

New round of US attacks on Iran leaves peace agreement in limbo
Q: What is the central strategic issue around the Strait of Hormuz according to the guests?
The central issue is who controls the Strait and under what rules ships can pass, with Iran pushing for conditions that could charge tolls or require coordination, while the US and allies push for open passage to maintain global oil flows.
US reimposes blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Q: How manageable is this escalation, and what are the risks of miscalculation right now?
The expert outlines two main scenarios: either the US surrenders control to Iran or re-asserts total US military dominance in the Gulf; a middle ground is unlikely, and miscalculation could destabilize the region.
Cuba's power grid buckles under blockade
Q: What does power restoration look like across the island today?
Augustin described inconsistent progress where some Havana circuits are back, but many areas remain without reliable power, highlighting that the restoration is partial and uneven rather than a full comeback.
Rift emerges in Catholic Church after splinter group ordains its own bishops
Q: And what are the policies that you would kind of underscore of the Vatican on which this group really disagrees?
The group rejects the reforms of Vatican II, contesting that the modernizing changes and the authority of Rome and the popes since Vatican II are not Catholic, and they advocate a version of Catholicism rooted in a 19th-century French form.
US and Iran prepare to sign a deal after months of war
Q: What does the memorandum say about Iran's obligations and what remains undecided?
Analysts note that while some sanctions relief is tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, many specifics on nuclear constraints and verification are still to be hammered out, leading to cautious optimism.

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What is The World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Global current affairs with a human-centered approach, this program blends on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and personal storytelling to map complex international events across politics, energy, climate, and culture. Episodes commonly weave geopolitics with economics, humanitarian issues, and scientific angles, often featuring researchers, diplomats, journalists, and field reporters. A notable strength is the way it personalizes distant events through intimate profiles and local voices, creating a broad, humanized mosaic of world news that remains accessible to a curious, globally minded audience. The show frequently covers energy security, international conflict, migration, and policy shifts, and it often pairs hard reporting with... more

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Recent guests on The World include:

1. Oleksii Sorokin
2. Bobby Wine
3. Kate Detweiler
4. Junior Amboko
5. Ari Daniel
6. John Lawrenson
7. Dan R. Morris
8. Zeynep Tufekci

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