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Ebola

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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Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took the lead for Ottawa during the high-stakes trade talks with the US in 2018. Her tough negotiating stance angered US President Donald Trump, as she details in her new book. Also, the British... more

For civil defense workers in southern Lebanon, saving lives comes at an enormous personal cost, as they navigate relentless danger, mourn colleagues killed in Israeli strikes and struggle with memories of those they couldn't save. Also, a new study f... more

What started as demonstrations over the French education system in the past month converged with other grievances — over things like housing and the cost of living — this weekend, with some protests turning violent. Also, lessons learned from Portuga... more

Ousted former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's courtroom battle is only beginning, but Venezuela's political future is already being negotiated without him. Also, six months after the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary, how much has c... more

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Recent Guests

Lise Doucet
BBC chief international correspondent.
BBC
Episode: Rescue workers in southern Lebanon risk their lives to save others
Tracy Sutton
Oceanographer at Nova Southeastern University.
Nova Southeastern University
Episode: Rescue workers in southern Lebanon risk their lives to save others
Josh Erlich
Associate director of the Center for Global Health Equity at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan
Episode: Rescue workers in southern Lebanon risk their lives to save others
Vivienne Walt
Time magazine correspondent covering the protests in France.
Time
Episode: Mass protests in France lead to riots, curfews
Robert Glover
Associate professor of political science at the University of Maine.
University of Maine
Episode: Mass protests in France lead to riots, curfews
Itamar Yar
Retired Israeli colonel and national security official, and CEO of Commanders for Israel Security.
Commanders for Israel Security
Episode: Mass protests in France lead to riots, curfews
Harold López-Nussa
Cuban pianist and composer whose album Nueva Timba blends Cuban, jazz and classical influences.
Episode: Mass protests in France lead to riots, curfews
Oscar Murillo
Venezuelan human rights advocate
Episode: Maduro's legal case update
Stephen Dudley
Co-director of the investigative outlet InSight Crime
InSight Crime
Episode: Maduro's legal case update

Hosts

Carolyn Beeler
Co-host and reporter on The World with ties to The World (GBH/PRX) and NatGeo; frequent co-host across episodes.
Marco Werman
Host of The World; long-running host with joint production credits and extensive field reporting.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Love

    Highly recommend underreported stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sciencepyar
    United States2 months ago
  • My absolute second favorite NPR program

    Podcast Addict
    5
    npazcruzat
    6 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 States6 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 States6 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 States6 months ago

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Many value the depth and breadth of coverage beyond US-centric news.
Some critics note perceived imbalance or format changes, but overall reception remains positive.
Listeners praise the show for global perspective and human-centered storytelling.

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#230
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#180
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#187
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#187
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#213
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Voter roll purge ignites protest march in India
Q: Can you sketch out how militaries currently use satellites right now? How dependent they are on those capabilities?
Jonathan McDowell says militaries rely on satellites for communications, surveillance, intelligence and navigation, including GPS, which was originally developed for weapons guidance.
Voter roll purge ignites protest march in India
Q: Tell us what these voter lists are exactly and what the accusation is.
Mukulika Banerjee explains that India's election commission centralized the revision process and used new software to remove names, departing from the usual local checks. She says the deletions affected Muslims, women and poor people disproportionately, and that the process has raised concerns about disenfranchisement.
Nord Stream sabotage trial puts Germany in a delicate position
Q: Has the alleged sabotage complicated the relationship between Germany and Ukraine?
Pancevski says he does not expect Germany's support for Ukraine to change, but the trial could create domestic pressure as the AfD campaigns to reopen Nord Stream and reduce aid to Ukraine.
Nord Stream sabotage trial puts Germany in a delicate position
Q: Was this a full military operation, ordered from the very top, or was it a person going rogue?
Pancevski says it was a military operation, but whether President Volodymyr Zelensky knew about it is unclear; he reports that the senior officer who approved it was the armed forces commander at the time.
Houthis draw Saudi Arabia deeper into war
Q: What are some ways to combat loneliness caused by climate change and natural disasters?
Samia Akhter-Kahn points to neighbors checking on vulnerable people during heat waves, and programs that connect migrants with local communities and others who have migrated. Shared activities and conversation can strengthen social bonds.

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Global-focused, in-depth reporting with a human-centered approach to international affairs, culture, environment, and technology. Episodes thread frontline field reporting with on-the-ground voices, expert analysis, and longer-format interviews that illuminate regional dynamics and personal stories behind headlines. Notable strengths include a steady host cadence, strong newsroom storytelling, and a habit of pairing hard news with globally diverse perspectives and cultural context, making it a solid fit for listeners who want a thoughtful, world-spanning briefing and for potential guests and sponsors seeking broad international reach.

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1. Lise Doucet
2. Tracy Sutton
3. Josh Erlich
4. Vivienne Walt
5. Robert Glover
6. Itamar Yar
7. Harold López-Nussa
8. Oscar Murillo

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