The World

Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

https://theworld.org/programs/the-world

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 47m. Bisher sind 2252 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein täglich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 70 days 8 hours 26 minutes

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Friday prayers canceled in Sri Lanka


There have been tension and threats against Muslims in Sri Lanka, including the cancellation of Friday prayers. Plus, an airport in Seattle is taking a bold step to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using its facilities to deport undocumented migrants. And when historic floods ravaged Iran this spring, one man took it upon himself to help.


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 April 26, 2019  45m
 
 

Counting civilian deaths in Raqqa


A study released on Thursday counted more than 1,600 civilian deaths from US-led coalition air strikes and artillery in the city of Raqqa, Syria. We get a reality check on the US military's claims that it always takes precautions to avoid unnecessary civilian deaths. Also, going from drought to flooding in Iran in just a few days. Plus, how democratic are referendums like Brexit?


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 April 25, 2019  46m
 
 

The Putin and Kim show


What's at stake for the first ever meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un? Also, an effort to make the overwhelmingly white state of Vermont more welcoming to immigrants and foreign citizens. And how climate change is having a big impact on El Salvador's coffee industry.


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 April 24, 2019  46m
 
 

Sir Lanka buries its dead


Pradeep Thushantha is mourning his family who lost three children in one of the bombings Sunday in Sri Lanka. And, we learn about a website that tracks Iranian oil tankers who are hiding their movements to avoid US sanctions. Plus, Canada's prime minister meets the Simpsons when the family heads to Niagara Falls and causes an international incident.


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 April 23, 2019  45m
 
 

Sri Lanka in shock


Today we hear stories of people who survived the devastating Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. Plus, a member of the Christian community in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and his experiences of being part of a Christian minority. And, reactions to the landslide presidential election in Ukraine of comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy.


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 April 22, 2019  45m
 
 

After Mueller are US elections safe?


Now that the Mueller report is out, we're looking ahead to the next election and how prepared (or not) the US is to prevent Russian or other foreign interference, cybersecurity attacks and disinformation campaigns. Also, there are concerns about more trouble in Northern Ireland after a journalist was killed covering an outbreak of violence in the city of Derry...


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 April 19, 2019  45m
 
 

Examining the Mueller report


Drilling down the Mueller report and how Russians are viewing the redacted document. Plus, North Korea tested a new tactical guided weapon and it no longer wants to negotiate with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. And, we hear from the first person with albinism ever to appear on a Vogue cover.


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 April 18, 2019  46m
 
 

Trump veto keeps US involved in Yemen war


President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have ended US involvement in Yemen's civil war. Also, a former president of Peru commits suicide rather than face arrest in a corruption scandal. Plus, exploring a new path to the top of Mount Everest.


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 April 17, 2019  45m
 
 

Global grieving for Notre-Dame


The feelings of loss from the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are resonant around the world, and millions of donations are pouring for reconstruction. We learn about several examples of the rebuilding of other world landmarks that have been destroyed. Also, Russians may soon be cut off from outside internet connections.


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 April 16, 2019  46m
 
 

Notre-Dame Cathedral in ruins after blaze


Parisians watch in horror as the Notre-Dame Cathedral goes up in flames. Plus, President Donald Trump's new immigration plan offers migrant parents a choice: lose your children at the border or get locked up together. And, what the NBA is doing to attract more Latino talent and expand the league's Latino fan base.


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 April 15, 2019  46m