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Strait Of Hormuz

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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The Indian government has declared heat waves to be official natural disasters. Also, with more than 4,000 cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say responders need to shift their focus ... more

Iran's deputy foreign minister said today that his country and Oman are close to finalizing an agreement with the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, an ongoing NATO study tries to figure out why operators of high-speed rescue boats are at risk ... more

Hundreds of people have been arrested across the Amazon this month in a sweeping five-country law enforcement operation going after a host of crimes in the world’s largest rainforest. Also, the Indian capital finds a creative way to beat the heat. An... more

The EU is scrambling to contain the political fallout after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco last Friday. Most have since returned home, but the critical response from several EU countries has laid ba... more

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Recent Guests

Mohammed Elwan
Palestinian journalist reporting from Ramallah
West Bank press
Episode: UN warns Israeli settler attacks on the rise in the West Bank
Desmond Cole
Journalist for The Breach, Toronto
The Breach
Episode: Iranian mothers seek justice for their slain children
Tomas Mier
Music journalist
Rolling Stone (contributor)
Episode: Iranian mothers seek justice for their slain children
Alon Pincus
Former Israeli diplomat, Consul General in New York in the early 2000s
Israel
Episode: Trump and Netanyahu meet for closed-door talks
Lyndon Pronto
American wildfire expert based in Germany
Independent wildfire expert
Episode: Fighting wildfires across Western Europe
Kristin Jeleno
AP investigative reporter
Associated Press
Episode: Fighting wildfires across Western Europe
Arundhati Roy
Award-winning author and activist
Based in New Delhi, critic of the Modi government
Episode: Author Arundhati Roy on rise of India's youth-led protests
Nitya Lab
Maritime affairs expert at Chatham House's International Security Program
Chatham House
Episode: New shipping disruption could shake global markets
Matthew Bunn
Nuclear expert, Managing the Atom project, Harvard University
Harvard University, Belfer Center
Episode: US-Saudi nuclear energy deal raises proliferation concerns

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 1.3k 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    db721
    United States4 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 States4 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."

    Podcast Addict
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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.

Chart Rankings

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#199
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#128
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#170
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#225
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#232
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump and Netanyahu meet for closed-door talks
Q: Do you think that his assumption about what Netanyahu would say was correct?
The analyst responded that Netanyahu's push for a confrontational Iran stance appeared unlikely to sway Trump, given the broader US reluctance to escalate, and that the meeting underscored diverging perspectives within the administration and Netanyahu's expectations.
Author Arundhati Roy on rise of India's youth-led protests
Q: What are the current, concrete demands from the protesters?
The protesters demand the education minister's resignation, compensation for students who died by suicide, an apology from the Prime Minister, and accountability for police misconduct, with broader calls for Modi personally to be held to account.
Author Arundhati Roy on rise of India's youth-led protests
Q: What do you think this movement captures about India today, especially in relation to traditional politics?
Roy argues that the younger generation does not share the same politics as their parents, highlighting a rising impatience with systemic problems and a demand for accountability beyond conventional opposition parties.
Author Arundhati Roy on rise of India's youth-led protests
Q: What is your description of the atmosphere in the city right now?
Roy describes a mood of hilarity mixed with apprehension, noting that a broad cross-section of society is engaging in protests, and that the atmosphere is shaped by both humor and fear given police violence.
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.

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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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2. Desmond Cole
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