Israel expands its ground operations in Gaza amidst calls for a ceasefire; Guatemala’s president-elect faces obstacles to uprooting political corruption; and a bug festival attracts kids and collectors to celebrate creepy crawlies. Plus, a mysterious house fire, commentary from Andrew Walker, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgFrom Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, a case about gerrymandered election maps in South Carolina; on the Monday Moneybeat, a GDP report and inflation news; and on the World History Book, Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of War of the Worlds turns 85. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

On Culture Friday, Western institutions are failing to appreciate the depth of Hamas’s intrinsic evil; a profile of Speaker Mike Johnson; and Lessons in Chemistry offers stereotypes as well as serious consideration of the big issues in life. Plus, Listener Feedback for October, and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.From the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsAnd from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

The House of Representatives elects Mike Johnson (https://wng.org/podcasts/history-gavels-in-1698272726) as Speaker; Religious workers (https://wng.org/podcasts/closing-window-1698272795) are at risk of their visas running out before their green card applications can be approved; and a look behind the scenes (https://wng.org/podcasts/the-other-side-of-the-microphone-1698272856) at how The World and Everything in It gets produced each day. Plus, a super fine for a super speeder (https://wng.org/podcasts/kicker-super-speeder-super-fine-1698256678), commentary (https://wng.org/podcasts/cal-thomas-california-schools-are-failing-families-1698246522) from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news (https://wng.org/podcasts/thursday-morning-news-october-26-2023-1698246672)

On Washington Wednesday, President Biden pledges military aid to Israel and ongoing support to Ukraine; on World Tour, Russia detains another American journalist, and other news from around the globe; and a man wrongfully convicted of murder clears his name and now helps ex-convicts stay out of prison. Plus, freeing Taco Tuesday, commentary from Brad Littlejohn, and the Wednesday morning newsRead the story of how a man wrongly convicted of murder cleared his name: https://wng.org/articles/free-at-last-1697508354Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsFrom Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDAnd from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.

Right to repair legislation passes in California; The strengths and weaknesses of generative AI tools like ChatGPT; and helping Christians with disabilities worship in the local church. Plus, fielding an outstanding marriage proposal, commentary from World Opinions contributor Bethel McGrew, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.From the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsAnd from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

On Legal Docket, the law of the sea comes into question over an insurance coverage dispute; on the Monday Moneybeat, how war in the Middle East is or is not impacting the markets; and on the World History Book, a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians turns 25. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.And from the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcasts

Rosaria Butterfield’s new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, offers a challenging call to love God’s truth in creation more deeply and boldly.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate (wng.org/donate).Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast (samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast).

On Culture Friday, a conversation with Rosaria Butterfield about the lies of gender identity; Killers of the Flower Moon tells a difficult but compelling story about the murder of Osage Indians in 1920s Oklahoma; and on Word Play with George Grant, the nonsense words we get from TV. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WFrom Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

President Biden visits Israel; an Oklahoma board approves a religious charter school; and a controversial pro-life communication strategy. Plus, swan wrangling in Florida, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, helping entrepreneurs who are looking for more than just funding. Discover a community of Christian faith-led investors. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-AAnd from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.