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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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Russian forces launched missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, destroying several residential buildings in the Ukrainian capital. Also, from Mexico to Spain, a crackdown on fake soccer jerseys. And, the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is once a... more

A rift in the Catholic Church is coming to a head today after a breakaway group of ultra-conservative clergy, called the Society of St. Pius X, consecrated bishops without Vatican approval. Also, an update from Syria, where people are still waiting f... more

In the absence of help from officials, volunteers across Venezuela are turning their skills into disaster relief. Also, a conversation about how global odor pollution may be affecting plants, pollinators and entire ecosystems. And, after a stunning W... more

The new Bundibugyo strain is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever, with over a thousand cases detected and more than 300 deaths in just one month in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Also, protests in Albania against plans for a multi-mil... more

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Recent Guests

Francois Pierre-Louis
National Haiti Director for Faith in Action International
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Episode: Venezuelans search the rubble as earthquake toll rises
Krish Omera Vignarajah
President of Global Refuge
Global Refuge
Episode: Venezuelans search the rubble as earthquake toll rises
Mona Yakubian
Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East program
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Venezuelans search the rubble as earthquake toll rises
Ned Blackhawk
Historian at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Venezuelans search the rubble as earthquake toll rises
Lucy Jones
Seismologist at Caltech
Caltech
Episode: Rescuers search for survivors as Venezuela reels from twin earthquakes
Ashrath Achar
Correspondent reporting from Bengaluru
The World
Episode: Rescuers search for survivors as Venezuela reels from twin earthquakes
Tomas Dombosz
Hungarian human rights researcher and LGBTQI advocate
Hatter Society
Episode: Rescuers search for survivors as Venezuela reels from twin earthquakes
Sharan Jafari
Correspondent reporting on Iranian dissidents abroad
The World
Episode: Iran expands its campaign against dissidents living abroad
Atena Daimi
Activist and exile focused on Iran, anti-war and human rights
France-based activist
Episode: Iran expands its campaign against dissidents living abroad

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
    2 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 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 States3 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
    5 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

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#163
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#151
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#169
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#250
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
US-Iran deal faces its first test on the Israel-Lebanon border
Q: How is Netanyahu likely to respond in the short term as events unfold?
Netanyahu faces domestic pressure and a potential reshaping of his political standing, with a tendency to push for deterrence and possibly seek a more tangible leverage or concession from Lebanon or Iran as a show of strength ahead of elections.
US-Iran deal faces its first test on the Israel-Lebanon border
Q: What would need to be negotiated in the next 60 days for the deal to hold and be acceptable to Israel?
The Israeli government is largely unhappy with the current framework; the next steps likely require tangible changes to the security posture near the border, stronger Lebanese government coordination to curb Hezbollah influence, and clear U.S. guarantees that redress Israeli security concerns.
‘Middle powers' may be having a moment at the G7 summit
Q: What is the potential impact of middle powers uniting or coordinating more closely?
Experts suggest a variable geometry approach where different groupings form around specific issues, offering incremental progress but not a single, unified middle-power bloc that reshapes the global order.
Chinese leader wraps up two-day visit to North Korea
Q: What is the significance of Xi Jinping's North Korea visit in the broader regional context?
Isabel Hilton explains that the visit reflects a U.S.- Russia-China balancing act in East Asia, with China trying to reassure North Korea of its support while avoiding over-mngled instability that could disrupt China's own strategic interests.

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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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1. Francois Pierre-Louis
2. Krish Omera Vignarajah
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4. Ned Blackhawk
5. Lucy Jones
6. Ashrath Achar
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