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What in the World

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Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.

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Across the world, footballers are hoping to be picked for their national team to play at FIFA World Cup 2026, but in Europe's top leagues, teams are picking younger players.

In the Premier League this season, just over half of players are 25 and un... more

You’ve probably had a call from someone pretending to be your bank - or even a family member - all to find out that it’s a scam. It’s part of a global, lucrative industry: the UN estimates that countries in east and southeast Asia lost an estimated $... more

Kerala claims to be the first state in India to have ended extreme poverty. Over the past four years, various government departments have worked together to provide around 64,000 families living in extreme poverty with food, shelter, medical care and... more

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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Thousands of schools have been damaged in the war. According to the UN children agency Unicef, only a third of Ukraine's schoolchildren currently study in-person, due to the threat of missile ... more

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Chifundo Mbofana
Semi-professional footballer for Chiloway United Football Club
Chiloway United Football Club
Episode: Footballers are getting younger
Shruti Menon
A journalist based in Delhi, originally from Kerala.
BBC
Episode: Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Helen Farr
Marine archaeologist from the University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Episode: Could this be the most valuable shipwreck in the world?
Mariana Carulla
Conservationist in the Colombian Ministry of Culture
Colombian Ministry of Culture
Episode: Could this be the most valuable shipwreck in the world?
Sonia Velich Potasic
Young activist at COP30 advocating for ocean health
Episode: Epstein files: What are they and when will they be released?
Nancy Mace
Politician discussing the implications of the Epstein files for victims and justice
Episode: Epstein files: What are they and when will they be released?
Jenna Lisa Jones
Survivor of Epstein's abuse advocating for accountability and transparency
Episode: Epstein files: What are they and when will they be released?
Bridget Tzarik
A Taylor Swift super fan from Australia, currently living in the UK
Episode: Would price caps on reselling tickets stop touts?
Natalia Tsuyama
Climate activist from Brazil
Episode: COP30: What’s changed in the past decade for the climate?

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William Lee Adams
Host of What in the World
Hannah Gelbart
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 369 ratings
  • Fantastic

    This podcast is super interesting! I do enjoy listening to it !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miglioremary83
    Italy3 months ago
  • .

    Good but they speak verry fast and I don’t understand the half.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Meeeee the best 😝
    France4 months ago
  • No depth

    So short. I don’t feel you answer many questions about the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jake90985
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • How the search for Miss South Africa turned ugly

    Please report accurately on the eligibility of contestants

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mpho Tshukudu
    South Africaa year ago
  • Amazing podcast on Korean Shamans!

    I thought Soo Min Kim provided a captivating exploration of the evolution of shamanism over time. It was interesting to see the historical shifts and understand how these traditions have adapted to modern society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benthomas315
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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#203
Italy/News
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#38
Ukraine/News
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#73
Saudi Arabia/News
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#84
South Korea/News
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#90
Taiwan/News
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#100
Indonesia/News

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Ukraine’s underground schools
Q: What are some of the changes in education in occupied territories?
Education in occupied territories has been altered to include Russian language and history, while Ukrainian language is banned and students are required to sing the Russian anthem.
Ukraine’s underground schools
Q: How has all of this affected education in Ukraine?
Education has been severely disrupted with air raids requiring immediate sheltering and physical damage to educational facilities.
Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Q: What are some of the criticisms of this claim statement and how it's been measured?
Critics point to potential gaps in identifying needy families and the lack of independent verification of the eradication claim.
Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Q: What changed that allowed Kerala to significantly reduce extreme poverty?
Growth in the economy combined with government initiatives, including subsidies and increasing access to digital systems, played key roles.
Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Q: How does it compare in Kerala with other states when we're talking about poverty levels?
Kerala has been very much an outlier, with better historical social structures and early government reforms that improved living conditions.

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A wide-ranging discussion on current events and cultural phenomena, this podcast provides insights into notable topics, from political controversies and global unrest to trending social issues and technological advancements. Each episode features expert guests and relatable narratives that help listeners grasp complex themes affecting their lives and society at large. The content effectively balances lighter and more serious subjects, ensuring it appeals to a varied audience by making important topics accessible and engaging. Notably, the podcast frequently draws connections between major news stories and their impacts on everyday life, fostering a strong sense of awareness about the world.

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2. Shruti Menon
3. Helen Farr
4. Mariana Carulla
5. Sonia Velich Potasic
6. Nancy Mace
7. Jenna Lisa Jones
8. Bridget Tzarik

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