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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9.25.23 Legal Docket, Money...

09.25.2023

On Legal Docket, the cancel culture behind instances of political and religious debanking; on the Monday Moneybeat, the consequences of forgetting about the long end of the bond market curve; and on the World History Book, the first private spacecraft ...

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09.25.2023 9.25.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and SpaceX launches into orbit On Legal Docket, the cancel culture behind instances of political and religious debanking; on the Monday Moneybeat, the consequences of forgetting about the long end of the bond market curve; and on the World History Book, the first private spacecraft ...
09.22.2023 9.22.23 Culture Friday, Return of the King, and Listener Feedback On Culture Friday (https://wng.org/podcasts/culture-friday-counting-the-cost-of-biblical-ethics-1695333263), Andy Stanley prepares to host a conference featuring LGBTQ-affirming speakers; Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s book Return of the King turns 20 this year, but its story is timeless; and Listener Feedback (https://wng.org/podcasts/listener-feedback-for-september-1695333478) for September. ...
09.21.2023 9.21.23 Climate change at the UN, FCA court win, and debate judge bias The World and Everything in It: September 21, 2023World Leaders at the UN General Assembly discuss climate change (https://wng.org/podcasts/concern-or-catastrophe-1695229800) but gloss over concerning details about China’s role; the Fellowship of Christian Athletes wins its case against a hostile school district ...
09.20.2023 9.20.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and becoming a missionary pilot On Washington Wednesday (https://wng.org/podcasts/washington-wednesday-continuing-without-resolution-1695161315), House Republicans struggle to get on the same page for a government funding plan; on World Tour (https://wng.org/podcasts/world-tour-recovery-efforts-in-libya-1695161440), news from around the globe; and a man from Haiti faces obstacles to taking off as a missionary ...
09.19.2023 9.19.23 Putin and Kim summit, blockade in the Caucasus, and family reunions Russian and North Korean heads of state (https://wng.org/podcasts/visiting-father-russia-1695066680) meet to strengthen ties; Azerbaijan blocks Armenian access to a disputed border (https://wng.org/podcasts/border-dispute-in-the-caucasus-leaves-christians-hungry-1695071156) region, cutting residents off from food and fuel; and in Alabama, the next generation takes on the joyous challenge ...
09.18.2023 9.18.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Joseph Smith meets an angel On Legal Docket, a deep dive into “lawfare” and how it is affecting politics and law in America; on the Monday Moneybeat, what’s behind the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s three big auto-makers; and on the World History Book, ...
09.15.2023 9.15.23 Culture Friday, A Haunting in Venice, and Word Play On Culture Friday, a closed-door Senate hearing on the need for AI regulation raises questions about the value of human intelligence and life; A Haunting in Venice is better than the Agatha Christie book on which it is based; and ...
09.14.2023 9.14.23 Parental notification, Iran hostage deal, and pro-life museum exhibit California’s Attorney General blocks a school district policy requiring staff to tell parents about children’s gender behavior; the Biden administration commits to prisoner swap with Iran despite concerns; and a museum display about babies in the womb is fearfully and ...
09.13.2023 9.13.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Ebola survivor On Washington Wednesday, the House launches an impeachment inquiry into President Biden’s family business affairs; on World Tour, news from Morocco, Hong Kong, the United Nations, and Chile; and a missionary nurse survives Ebola to help others heal. Plus, a ...
09.12.2023 9.12.23 Abortion in Mexico, free speech in Finland, and making a joyful noise Mexico decriminalizes abortion nationwide; a member of Finland’s parliament is back on trial for the “hate speech” of explaining why the Bible condemns homosexuality; and families making a joyful noise to the Lord on YouTube. Plus, pink flamingos spotted as ...
09.11.2023 9.11.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Oslo Accords turn 30 On Legal Docket, law school accreditation changes emphasize the importance of professional identity; on the Monday Moneybeat, President Biden claims to be prioritizing energy independence while making policy decisions that do the opposite; and on the World History Book, events ...
09.09.2023 Doubletake: In the running When Thaddeus Hall was born, the room went silent. From then on, every day has been a struggle for survival–kind of a race, really. As Thad’s family pushes through the obstacles of raising a medically fragile child, it seems like ...
09.08.2023 9.8.23 Culture Friday, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and Coach Kennedy On Culture Friday, the consequences of issuing judgment before the facts came in about indigenous graves at Catholic schools in Canada; My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 sets the table for a compelling story but fails to deliver; and Coach ...
09.07.2023 9.7.23 abortion drugs in pro-life states and disaster fund running dry Lawmakers struggle to counter abortion providers mailing drugs into pro-life states; The FEMA Disaster Relief Fund is almost out of money as hurricane season kicks into high gear; and a Christian human rights advocate represents hurting people at the United ...
09.06.2023 9.6.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and freeing captives On Washington Wednesday, the organization No Labels makes the case for a centrist option in 2024; on World Tour, news from South Africa, Armenia, Ecuador, and South Korea; and an investigator in Southern California tracks down and rescues exploited girls. ...
09.05.2023 9.5.23 Diversity training ban, aging politicians, and Classic Book of the Month Florida businesses challenge the state’s law preventing mandatory diversity training (https://wng.org/podcasts/opting-out-of-diversity-training-in-florida-1693707657); Mitch McConnell freezes a second time, renewing concerns about aging politicians (https://wng.org/podcasts/is-age-a-political-issue-1693707749) in Washington; and on Classic Book (https://wng.org/podcasts/classic-book-of-the-month-becoming-a-winner-in-gods-book-1693707822) of the Month, Tony Dungy’s book Uncommon offers godly life ...
09.04.2023 9.4.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Interpol turns 100 On Legal Docket, what changes to military justice mean for soldiers accused of sexual assault; on the Monday Moneybeat, what coverage of the August job report misses about the dignity of work; and on the World History Book, the international ...
09.02.2023 Doubletake: Three Questions This is the story of two Iranian women who brought about a revolution in one of the world’s most notorious prisons–just not the kind involving protests and violence. It all came down to the courage to answer a few questions ...
09.01.2023 9.1.23 Culture Friday, Ahsoka, and Ask the Editor On Culture Friday, a study of Protestants finds that half believe God will bless them for giving more money to the church; Disney+ brings Star Wars cartoon characters to live action in its new Ahsoka show; and Ask the Editor ...
08.31.2023 8.31.23 Prigozhin’s legacy, weight-loss drugs, and a detransitioner conversion story Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death is a warning to other would-be mutineers; weight-loss drugs raise questions about the balance between lifestyle and medication in combating obesity; and a woman living as a man who found salvation after recognizing the truth ...
08.30.2023 8.30.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and selective mutism On Washington Wednesday, Congress is running out of time to pass appropriations bills and avoid an omnibus to fund the government; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and parents and psychologists work with children whose social anxiety causes ...
08.29.2023 8.29.23 India on the moon, BRICS adds new members, and praying for prodigals Russian and Indian moon missions highlight new stakes in the race to get man back to the moon; the economic bloc known as BRICS invites new members, including Saudi Arabia and Iran; and praying for estranged adult children. Plus, flying ...
08.28.2023 8.28.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and 25 years of airbags in autos On Legal Docket, the Biden Administration enacts a policy reassigning who prosecutes sexual assault crimes in the military; on the Monday Moneybeat, central planning and the economics of unknowns; and on the World History Book, events in Tokyo, Stockholm, and ...
08.26.2023 Doubletake: The Death Doula Laurel Marr is a Christian who helps people find comfort and meaning in their last days. In the past, death was a preparation to meet God. But our secular culture today thinks this life is all there is. Laurel asks—and ...
08.25.2023 8.25.23 Culture Friday, baseball biopic The Hill, and Listener Feedback On Culture Friday, the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington is being organized without the religious institutions that undergirded the original endeavor; Baseball biopic The Hill starring Dennis Quaid is an inspiring film that leaves out an important chapter; ...
08.24.2023 8.24.23 GOP debate review, mixed gender bathrooms, and kids camp for Ukrainians Republican candidates debate in Milwaukee while Trump sits out; Seattle-Tacoma Airport opens an “all gender” restroom that raises hopes and concerns; and a seminary in Poland hosts a summer camp for Ukrainian refugee children. Plus, a mother-son flight crew duo, ...
08.23.2023 8.23.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Cricket in Texas On Washington Wednesday, a preview of what’s at stake in tonight’s first GOP primary debate; on World Tour, news from Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Egypt, and Spain; and the old world sport of cricket is gaining traction in the United States. Plus, ...
08.22.2023 8.22.23 School resists branding change, and the bike whisperer A school in New York resists the state’s mandate to scrap Native American branding; States seek to protect minors by requiring websites with adult content to verify user ages; and a cycling instructor in Louisville, Kentucky helps kids learn to ...
08.21.2023 8.21.23 Legal Docket, Money Beat and the World History Book On Legal Docket, behind the scenes at the trial of an ISIS terrorist; on the Monday Moneybeat, economic lessons from the economic woes of Japan and China; and on the World History Book, the World Council of Churches is founded ...
08.19.2023 Doubletake: Dreamland When he was 15, Connor Clough taught himself how to become aware he was dreaming while he was dreaming. It seemed kind of fun–until it wasn’t. Along the way he faced a question that has puzzled thinkers for millennia: Are ...
08.18.2023 8.18.23 Culture Friday, Blue Beetle and Gran Turismo, and Word Play On Culture Friday, the tragic real-life unraveling of the adoption story in the film The Blind Side; reviews of Blue Beetle and Gran Turismo; and on Word Play with George Grant, an enjoyable catalog of authorisms. Plus, commentary from Steve ...
08.17.2023 8.17.23 Afghans in America, forever chemicals, and the rat academy Two years after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, refugees in the U.S. are still trying to find what home means now; a report on forever chemicals raises questions about the safety of tap water; and going to school for exterminating ...
08.16.2023 8.16.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and debt free college On Washington Wednesday, A Georgia grand jury has indicted Donald Trump on racketeering charges; on World Tour, news from around the globe; and a Christian school in Mississippi offers full-ride scholarships for students who choose to stay local. Plus, getting ...
08.15.2023 8.15.23 NYC migrant crisis, ChatGPT at college, and a Canadian fishing lodge New York City struggles to house waves of migrants who come to stay; educators start the school year with ChatGPT as both a useful learning aid and a concerning cheating tool; and learning to love the wild Canadian wilderness at ...
08.14.2023 8.14.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Bill Clinton’s lies On Legal Docket, the tragic case of a girl and her goat; on the Monday Moneybeat, the mixed bag of CPI and PPI numbers; and on the World History Book, 25 years ago, Bill Clinton lies about his affair with ...
08.12.2023 Doubletake: Breaking a blood oath In 2005 Tani Prroj was pastor of a small Albanian church and his wife Elona was a stay-at-home mom. But then Tani’s uncle shot and killed a mountain man, casting the family into a cycle of revenge that can go ...
08.11.2023 8.11.23 Culture Friday, Schoolhouse Rock! turns 50, and creative listening On Culture Friday (https://wng.org/podcasts/culture-friday-when-care-becomes-carnage-1691702134), the upside down logic of so-called gender affirming care has the American Association of Pediatricians checking to make sure their “evidence” really supports the practice; Schoolhouse Rock! Turns fifty; and three podcasts (https://wng.org/podcasts/listening-and-learning-on-the-go-1691699138) for keeping the ...
08.10.2023 8.10.23 Special election in Ohio, fallout from Niger coup, and missionary pilots Voters in Ohio reject a plan to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution; Russia exploits coup in West Africa to gain allies; and a missionary pilot organization turns 75. Plus, a bear crashes a Colorado wedding reception, commentary ...
08.09.2023 8.9.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and preserving a tradition On Washington Wednesday, Ron DeSantis replaces his campaign manager amid a decline in fundraising and poll numbers; on World Tour, news from Pakistan, India, Lebanon, Ethiopia, and…space; and canning used to be a way of life for home economies, but ...
08.08.2023 8.8.23 Hazing, Religious objection to septic tanks, and chatbot theologians Hazing scandal (https://wng.org/podcasts/hazing-scandal-highlights-unhealthy-athletic-culture-1691451986) at a Big Ten school raises questions about how to fix abusive athletic cultures; Religious liberty (https://wng.org/podcasts/liberty-for-some-but-not-all-1691452426) cases about conscientious objection to race-based mentoring, sexually explicit books in school libraries, and septic tanks; and learning about theology ...
08.07.2023 8.7.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and RBG joins the Supreme Court On Legal Docket, two lower court cases about free speech outside of abortion clinics; on the Monday Moneybeat, Fitch’s new credit rating for the U.S. government is arbitrary, but the spike in new debt needs to be addressed; and on ...
08.05.2023 Doubletake: The Experience Machines, Part Two Two years ago Stewart Freeman built a church in a virtual reality app called VR Chat, reputedly one of the wildest places in the metaverse. On this episode we’ll tag along with Stewart and the VR ministry of Cornerstone Church ...
08.04.2023 WORLD Opinions Roundtable: Woke and Worried? Liberal activists have been hugely successful in pressuring corporate America to go woke. Thankfully, here comes the backlash from consumers who aren’t buying the activist agenda. Are corporations getting the message? Let’s talk.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical ...
08.04.2023 8.4.23 Culture Friday, Mutant Mayhem, and Ask the Editor On Culture Friday, explaining the absurd reasoning behind a headline that abortion bans create teen parents; Reviews of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Miraculous: The Movie; and Ask the Editor for August. Plus, commentary from Whitney Williams and ...
08.03.2023 8.3.23 Trump indictment charges, abortion trafficking ban, and 501 hymns Donald Trump is indicted on four charges related to the events of January 6th; Laws that create an abortion ban in Idaho face an unusual legal challenge from an LGBT group; and a former church librarian’s hymn project during COVID ...
08.02.2023 8.2.23 Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and Navajo code talker portraits On Washington Wednesday, Biden launches his new plan for forgiving student debt through generous repayment programs; On World Tour, news from Niger, Laos, Jordan, and Ecuador; and a Japanese photographer creates portraits of the American Navajo code talkers who helped ...
08.01.2023 8.1.23 Hunter Biden’s plea deal fallout, and Classic Book of the Month Hunter Biden’s failed plea deal exposes cracks in the case for and against him; House lawmakers debate the ethics of “gender affirming care”; and in Classic Book of the Month, J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism continues to highlight the ...
07.31.2023 7.31.23 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and Calvin Coolidge becomes president On Legal Docket, a zombie joke triggers a SWAT team investigation; on the Monday Moneybeat, the overdue descent towards a soft landing; and on the World History Book, Calvin Coolidge became president 100 years ago, plus the Monday morning news.Support ...
07.29.2023 Doubletake: The Experience Machines, Part One About three years ago Stewart Freeman went online, into virtual reality, to meet girls. Instead he found Christ through a California church called Cornerstone, one of a handful of ministries trying to preach the Gospel in a new digital world ...
07.28.2023 7.28.23 Culture Friday, films on innovation, and Listener Feedback On Culture Friday, misremembering the history of race in America; three films about going the distance for a great idea; and Listener Feedback. Plus, commentary from Steve West and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today ...

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