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 2250 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint täglich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 70 days 6 hours 49 minutes

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Singapore's health care system, Ford chooses China over Mexico, and a dad deported leaves a family displaced


The Senate reveals its plan to overhaul Obamacare. We'll take a look at how Singapore handles health coverage. And, the back story on an American family that moved to El Salvador because they refused to be broken apart by deportation. Plus, factory workers in Indiana say they need more than tweets from the president to keep their jobs from going to Mexico.


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 June 22, 2017  46m
 
 

A murder in Tulsa, A new Saudi crown prince, corruption trouble for Brazil's president


The World kicks off on Wednesday with a man who brought along his wife and three children into an Iraqi war zone while working as a Christian relief worker. And, a family that refused to be broken up by a deportation order moves to El Salvador. Plus, the Saudi king shakes up the line of succession, bumping his nephew in favor of his son.


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 June 21, 2017  47m
 
 

Protecting US coastlines, the refugee who became a supermodel and DJ, and a massacre in Mexico


The murder of a teenager in Virginia is being felt by Muslim communities all over the US. Also, a Jewish community in St. Louis reconsiders whether the vandalism at their cemetery was a hate crime or not. Plus, the US Coast Guard's unique role in protecting our nation's security.


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 June 20, 2017  47m
 
 

Another attack in London, virtual referees, and Odinism


There's been another vehicle attack in London: Last night, a man drove a van into a group of Muslim worshippers leaving a mosque — we have the latest from our producer in London who lives nearby Also, we look at why white supremacists in the US are attracted to a northern European mythology called Odinism. And, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela remembers performing with Ravi Shankar at the Monterey Pop music festival five decades ago.


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 June 19, 2017  47m
 
 

Trump rolls back on Cuba, Dreamers get to stay for now, getting fathers to pitch in


President Trump announces he is canceling part of the deal Obama made with Cuba. Plus, we hear Cuban-American voices for and against Trump's new policy. Also, efforts to rescue an ancient Jewish cemetery in Greece.


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 June 16, 2017  47m
 
 

Russia investigation may now include possible obstruction, the US deports Iraqis, Yoko finally gets credit


The Washington Post reports President Donald Trump is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice. Also, Nigerian-American author Teju Cole on things that unite us across boundaries. Plus Yoko Ono finally gets a writing credit for "Imagine."


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 June 15, 2017  47m
 
 

London tower fire, daring to drive in Saudi Arabia, dripping with metadata


A look at fire safety in high-rise buildings in the aftermath of the deadly fire that engulfed a 24-story apartment building in London. Plus, the author of "Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening." And, how to cover your digital tracks in a metadata world.


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 June 14, 2017  47m
 
 

Sessions on the hot seat, young Russians get their news online, music by the Tanzania Albinism Collective


Attorney General Jeff Sessions answers senators' questions about the ongoing Russia investigation and related matters. Plus, why many Russians in the US voted for Donald Trump and still support him. And, how comics are helping Ugandan kids recognize bogus health claims.


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 June 13, 2017  47m
 
 

Protests on Russia Day, a Pulse survivor, champion women surfers


Thousands take to the streets of Russian cities to protest corruption on what was also a national holiday in Russia — we'll take a look at multiple angles. Also, how a female surfer is shaking things up in Morocco. And a German orchestra conductor organizes a concert against President Donald Trump's border wall.


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 June 12, 2017  47m
 
 

Trump responds to Comey's testimony, more uncertainty in Britain, an American eclipse


In a press conference today, President Donald Trump called former FBI Director James Comey "a leaker." Also, British Prime Minister Theresa May's election gamble backfires badly. Plus, the story behind "Despacito," the Latin song that's taken over the planet.


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 June 9, 2017  46m