The World and Everything In It

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The World and Everything in It is an Apple Podcasts top 100 News program delivering essential headlines, field reporting, interviews, and expert analysis. Find original coverage you can't get elsewhere, such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories. This podcast is a product of listener-supported WORLD Radio, which provides sound journalism grounded in God's Word.

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03.23.2023

Russia and China strengthen ties amidst international condemnation of war crimes in Ukraine; Congress investigates last week’s border rush in El Paso, Texas; and analog synthesizers make a comeback in pop music. Plus, an explainer on atmospheric rivers, ski lifts ...

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03.23.2023 3.23.23 Russia and China strengthen ties, synthesizers make a comeback, and atmospheric rivers explained Russia and China strengthen ties amidst international condemnation of war crimes in Ukraine; Congress investigates last week’s border rush in El Paso, Texas; and analog synthesizers make a comeback in pop music. Plus, an explainer on atmospheric rivers, ski lifts ...
03.22.2023 3.22.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and 3D-printing prosthetic limbs On Washington Wednesday, what’s at stake in a potential felony charge against former President Trump; on World Tour, the UK wants to send migrants to Rwanda; and teaching students to build prosthetic limbs for children across the world. Plus: commentary ...
03.21.2023 3.21.23 Escaping North Korea, remembering Iraq, and smuggling bibles Congress formally ends the Iraq War 20 years after it started; North Korean defectors recall how they found faith on the run; and a Bible smuggler casts the vision for the next generation. Plus: classic commentary from Joel Belz, fishing ...
03.20.2023 3.20.23 Legal Docket, Mislabelling bailouts, and 20 since the Iraq War began On Legal Docket, a profile of a religious liberty law firm founder; on the Monday Moneybeat, what it takes to contain the contagion of bank failures; and on the World History Book, 20 years since the Iraq War began; Plus: ...
03.17.2023 3.17.23 Culture Friday, Word Play, and movies for the weekend On Culture Friday, a Federal Judge gets shouted down by law students; Collin Garbarino reviews three movies streaming this weekend that are better than the Shazam! Sequel; and on Word Play, George Grant delves into the legacy of Isaac Watts’ ...
03.16.2023 3.16.23 Religion and student teachers, protests in France, and making hammer dulcimers An Arizona school district cuts ties with Arizona Christian University over its statement of beliefs; French lawmakers move towards raising the retirement age despite pushback; and how a musician in Asheville found peace through making hammer dulcimers. Plus: the Republican ...
03.15.2023 3.15.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and bonding over board games On Washington Wednesday, lawmakers investigate the chaotic 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan; on World Tour, a record-breaking cyclone slams Mozambique; and lessons learned in a game cafe. Plus: who gives a hoot, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning ...
03.14.2023 3.14.23 Felons and voting rights, kids books parents will love, and the downfall of a bank Domestic abuse is on the rise in Australia, including within the church; states are making it easier for felons to regain their voting rights; and Whitney Williams recommends three books for children their parents will enjoy. Plus: commentary from Jerry ...
03.13.2023 3.13.23 Legal Docket, Silicon Valley Bank failure, and Exploring Mt Everest On Legal Docket, what counts as medical identity theft; on Moneybeat, the reasons behind America’s second biggest bank failure; and on History Book, significant events from the past. Plus: an update from the World Journalism Institute mid-career course, and the ...
03.10.2023 3.10.23 Culture Friday, great shows for kids, and friars with fiddles On Culture Friday, Canada is trying to normalize the unthinkable with euthanasia and gender politics; Collin Garbarino reviews three kids’ shows with great values; and Steve West listens to the music of a band of Dominican friars…playing bluegrass. Plus: an ...
03.09.2023 3.9.23 Revisiting the origin of COVID, the end of COVID benefits, and ministering to Native Americans How the White House and Congress are reacting differently to the lab leak report; what the end of the COVID emergency means for SNAP benefits; and the challenges of doing ministry in the Navajo Nation. Plus: cricket ice cream is ...
03.08.2023 3.08.23 Killing Feral Cattle, Washington Wednesday and World Tour Additional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym and guest housing. More at ridgehaven.org And from Pensacola Christian College. Empowering leaders to influence the world for Christ. More ...
03.07.2023 3.7.23 Lab-grown meat, religious liberty on campus, and The Classic Book of the Month Startups are refining lab-grown meat but consumers are wary, and a rule that protects religious liberty on campus is under threat. Plus, deer burglar, Classic Book of the Month, commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World ...
03.06.2023 3.6.23 Legal Docket, downfall of ESG, and the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy On Legal Docket, whether states have standing to sue the Biden Administration for canceling student debt; on Moneybeat, the downfall of ESG investing; and on History Book, important events from the past. Plus: the Monday morning newsSupport The World and ...
03.03.2023 3.3.23 Culture Friday, what it means to be a man, and Ask the Editor On Culture Friday, it’s time to get teen girls off of social media; Collin Garbarino reviews Creed III; and Ask the Editor. Plus: the moon needs its own time zone, and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything ...
03.02.2023 3.2.23 Life after a train derailment, protecting troubled youth, and college Gospel What life is like in East Palestine after the train derailment; what states are doing to protect troubled youth from experimental treatments; and a Christian college in Nashville revives Gospel spiritual music. Plus, one smart ewe, a sneaky sheep, commentary ...
03.01.2023 3.1.23 Printing violins, Washington Wednesday and World Tour On Washington Wednesday, current events on Capitol Hill; on World Tour, the latest international news; and the sound of printing violins with plastic. Plus: turtle on wheels, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything ...
02.28.2023 2.28.23 School library policies and farming with camels A Christian is running for the office of First Minister in Scotland and facing strong opposition from progressives; parents across the country are changing school library policies as red states move in to legislate content policies; and a visit to ...
02.27.2023 2.27.23 Legal Docket, the Monday Moneybeat, and History Book On Legal Docket, whether Big Tech can be held responsible for terrorists using their platforms; on Moneybeat, listener questions; and on History Book, important speeches from Jimmy Carter’s presidency. Plus: when cows fly, and the Monday morning news. Support The ...
02.25.2023 SPECIAL REPORT: Safe delivery, part 3 All 50 states have some sort of Safe Haven law. It allows for the safe surrender of newborn infants while preserving the anonymity of parents. These laws have been a steady, yet uncelebrated tool in the pro-life movement. As more ...
02.24.2023 2.24.23 Culture Friday, a search for truth, and Listener Feedback On Culture Friday, the Church of England creates a rift over marriage by voting to allow priests to bless same-sex unions; Collin Garbarino reviews Jesus Revolution, a new faith-based film that tells the story of the impact of the 1970s ...
02.23.2023 2.23.23 South Africa’s power crisis, and mining for treasure The struggling power grid in South Africa (https://wng.org/podcasts/south-africas-power-crisis-1677126453) is keeping millions of people in the dark; what’s behind the controversy over Israel’s proposed judicial reforms (https://wng.org/podcasts/reforming-political-power-in-israel-1677126545); the connection between welfare reform and single-parent poverty (https://wng.org/podcasts/declining-poverty-among-single-parents-1677126670); and finding friendship and buried ...
02.22.2023 2.22.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a visit to Hughes Chapel On Washington Wednesday, the government’s spending problem; on World Tour, the latest international news; and a visit to Asbury University’s Hughes Chapel. Plus: zoo escapee, commentary from A.S. Ibrahim, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in ...
02.21.2023 2.21.23 From foreign mines to driveways, and thriving in the workplace The electric vehicle supply chain starts in cobalt and lithium mines before the cars make their way to driveways; Wisconsin voters head to the polls to choose who will replace a retiring conservative justice; and a small business teaching business ...
02.20.2023 2.20.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book On Legal Docket, the doctrine of sovereign immunity and how it comes into play with Puerto Rico’s finances; on Moneybeat, listener questions; and on History Book, important dates from the past. Plus: the flight to nowhere, the Monday morning news. ...
02.18.2023 SPECIAL REPORT: Safe delivery, part 2 All 50 states have some sort of Safe Haven law. It allows for the safe surrender of newborn infants while preserving the anonymity of parents. These laws have been a steady, yet uncelebrated tool in the pro-life movement. As more ...
02.17.2023 2.17.23 Culture Friday, and learning to trust in the quantum realm On Culture Friday, a chapel service that has lasted over a week, and a whistleblower calls out a transgender clinic; Collin Garbarino reviews Marvel’s newest superhero film - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania; a preview of part two of the ...
02.16.2023 2.16.23 TikTok and mental health, and a community serving together Mental professionals are warning about a rise in the number of young people with tics and mental health issues from Tik Tok; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to new partnerships among some of the world’s most feared authoritarians; and ...
02.15.2023 2.15.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and the challenge of church planting On Washington Wednesday, Nikki Haley’s presidential bid and what it means for the Republican party; on World Tour, the latest international news; and a new movement of church planters is trying to find ways to successfully plant churches in distressed ...
02.14.2023 2.14.23 Disney loses control in Florida, and music for Black History Month A Colorado Christian school asks the Supreme Court what protections religious organizations have to keep the government from second-guessing employment decisions; Disney loses control of its own private government kingdom in Florida; and a musical album to help recognize Black ...
02.13.2023 2.13.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book On Legal Docket, a Supreme Court case seeks to settle a dispute between a labor union and a concrete mixing company; on the Monday Moneybeat, what can be done about the federal debt; and on History Book, important dates from ...
02.11.2023 CONCURRENTLY: ChatGPT and the gift of work In a world where AI can write your homework, how do we teach our kids the value of work and learning? Kelsey and Jonathan explore the buzz around ChatGPT and what it means for human formation.We would love to hear ...
02.11.2023 SPECIAL REPORT: Safe delivery, part 1 All 50 states have some sort of Safe Haven law. It allows for the safe surrender of newborn infants while preserving the anonymity of parents. These laws have been a steady, yet uncelebrated tool in the pro-life movement. As more ...
02.10.2023 2.10.23 Culture Friday, and two newcomers dethrone a popular sequel On Culture Friday, the State of the Union and how the political center is moving; a preview of a three-part special report on Safe Haven Laws; Collin Garbarino reviews the two new films dethroning the Avatar sequel. Plus: highlights from ...
02.09.2023 2.9.23 A new kind of forced labor, and marketing Jesus Traffickers in Cambodia are tricking victims into another kind of forced labor; lawmakers are pushing to make it easier for people to test drugs for fentanyl; and a massive faith-based ad campaign seeks to restore Jesus’ reputation among unbelievers. Plus: ...
02.08.2023 2.8.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and stopping the presses On Washington Wednesday, the president’s State of the Union address and the ouster of several Democrats from top committees; on World Tour, the latest international news; and a small town community coming to terms with literally stopping the presses. Plus: ...
02.07.2023 2.7.23 Abortion pill availability, and the Classic Book of the Month The availability of the abortion pill in retail drug stores has become the new front in the fight to save the unborn; school choice arrives in Iowa; and the Classic Book of the Month for February. Plus: rocket jellyfish, commentary ...
02.06.2023 2.6.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book On Legal Docket, what a student with disabilities must do to get what he is entitled to under the law; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen answers listener questions; and on History Book, important dates from the past. Plus: the Monday morning ...
02.04.2023 CONCURRENTLY: A process for evaluating shifting words and meanings The Associated Press asks journalists to use the term “abortion rights” and Dictionary.com chooses “woman” as word of the year. In a world that challenges truth, how do we steward the gift of language? Kelsey and Jonathan explore words, worldview, ...
02.03.2023 2.3.23 Culture Friday, and a Nate Bargatze special On Culture Friday, Jack Phillips continues his legal battles; and Collin Garbarino reviews Nate Bargatze’s latest comedy special. Plus: Ask the Editor and the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes ...
02.02.2023 2.2.23 Efforts to abolish abortion and a hospital harp ministry What’s really at stake in the debate over the national debt (https://wng.org/admin/entries/podcasts/1525408-debating-a-debt-ceiling-deal); Some people wonder whether protections for unborn children should include penalties (https://wng.org/podcasts/efforts-to-abolish-abortion-1675296676) for mothers who choose abortion; and bringing harps (https://wng.org/podcasts/a-hospital-harp-ministry-1675297209) into hospitals as a ministry. Plus: commentary ...
02.01.2023 2.1.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and a generous farmer On Washington Wednesday (https://wng.org/podcasts/washington-wednesday-security-and-ethics-at-the-supreme-court-1675195880), a problem with security and ethics at the Supreme Court; on World Tour (https://wng.org/podcasts/world-tour-flooding-in-madagascar-1675195960), the latest international news; and a generous farmer (https://wng.org/podcasts/contagious-kindness-1675221511). Plus: commentary (https://wng.org/podcasts/ryan-bomberger-the-truth-will-set-you-free-1675196125) from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/wednesday-morning-news-february-1-2023-1675195790). Support ...
01.31.2023 1.31.23 The dangers of ChatGPT, and a visit to a modern day monastery Additional support comes from The Light FM’s Girl Talk Podcast – having faith conversations in the middle of the mess. Learn more at TheLightFM.org/girltalkFrom Trans World Radio. Using technology to bring the gospel to a needy world. More at: TWR.org/serveAnd ...
01.30.2023 1.30.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book On the Legal Docket (https://wng.org/podcasts/legal-docket-what-words-mean-1675051559), a Supreme Court case that is impacted by the definition of a word; on the Monday Moneybeat (https://wng.org/podcasts/moneybeat-a-problem-created-by-the-people-1675051714), listener questions about balancing the federal budget and being an indebted nation; and on History Book (https://wng.org/podcasts/history-book-20-years-since-the-columbia-disaster-1675051827), ...
01.28.2023 CONCURRENTLY: Video gaming and creation rhythms The headlines blame video games for all sorts of problems among kids and teens. But are video games the culprit? Or does gaming serve a purpose in our God-ordained rhythms of work and rest?We would love to hear from you. ...
01.27.2023 1.27.23 Culture Friday, and learning how to live On Culture Friday, accepting homosexuality within the church and laws against its legality; Collin Garbarino reviews Living, a film that tells the story of a bureaucrat who learns he’s dying of cancer; and feedback from our listeners. Plus: bear selfies, ...
01.26.2023 1.26.23 Coal mining versus climate activism and religious liberty on campus Germany wants to expand its coal mine operations, but environmentalists are hindering efforts; Students with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes say they just want to be treated the same as other clubs; and a man who is passionate about people ...
01.25.2023 1.25.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and keeping chickens On Washington Wednesday, an interview with Sam Brownback; on World Tour, the latest international news; and the increase in families keeping backyard chickens. Plus: pumpkin-headed deer, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and ...
01.24.2023 1.24.23 Welcoming refugees, an age old debate President Biden continues pushing to expand access to abortion in America; the White House announced a new program to help resettle refugees in the country; and two philosophers debate a very old question. Plus: Toadzilla, commentary from Whitney Williams, and ...
01.23.2023 1.23.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and History Book On the Legal Docket, attorney-client privilege and what’s protected communication; on the Moneybeat, the debate over the debt ceiling; and on the History Book, a notable speech on the devastating effects of abortion. Plus: the Monday morning news. Support The ...

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