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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 every weekday. Hear original coverage such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories.
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The World and Everything in It: January 13, 2025
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers the TikTok ban; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen looks at economic trends for 2025; and on History Book, two stories of bravery during a disaster. Plus, the Monday morning news
Monday morning news: January 13, 2025
News of the day, including evacuation orders for Los Angeles County residents while California officials come under scrutiny for the wildfires and senate hearings are set to begin for Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks
Legal Docket: TikTok on trial
The Supreme Court weighs a U.S. ban on TikTok, pitting concerns over China’s influence against First Amendment rights
Moneybeat: Forecast 2025
David Bahnsen outlines the key economic trends shaping U.S.-China relations, tax reforms, and Federal Reserve strategies in the year ahead
History Book: Heroism amid disaster
Two stories of people displaying extraordinary courage in the face of aviation disasters
The World and Everything in It: January 10, 2025
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about Meta’s fact-checking policy change; Max Belz reviews a classic Spaghetti Western; and George Grant explains the complexity of marking the new year. Plus, the Friday morning news
Friday morning news: January 10, 2025
The news of the day, including the funeral and burial services honoring former President Carter, wildfires rage in Los Angeles, and a federal judge strikes down President Biden’s Title IX changes
Culture Friday: Zuckerberg’s Meta shake-up
Big Tech pivots, cultural divides deepen, and uncomfortable truths emerge in a shifting global landscape
Timeless appeal of the outsider hero
Clint Eastwood’s iconic role in A Fistful of Dollars endures as a symbol of justice across cultures
Word Play: The complicated calendar
George Grant examines the history and cultural complexity of marking time
The World and Everything in It: January 9, 2025
China’s cyberattacks target the United States, a hostage’s brother pleads for release, and the state of the American steel industry. Plus, Cal Thomas on lower education standards and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: January 9, 2025
The news of the day, including the Santa Ana winds fuel three wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern states brace for a winter storm, and President-elect Trump appeals to the Supreme Court
China’s cyber escalation
Experts urge caution as sophisticated hacks threaten security
Kicker: Culinary recycling
Belgian officials warn against consuming Christmas trees
Whatever it takes
Michael Levy vows to bring his brother and the other hostages back home
Steel legacy in crisis
A Pittsburgh steel manufacturer discusses the challenges facing the city’s steel industry amid global trade shifts
Cal Thomas: A step backward for education
New Jersey removes basic skill test requirements for teachers
The World and Everything in It: January 8, 2025
On Washington Wednesday, the peaceful transfer of power; on World Tour, news from Ivory Coast, Montenegro, Indonesia, and Colombia; and Portland residents hire private security. Plus, praying for our neighbors and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: January 8, 2025
The news of the day, including Jimmy Carter’s body lies in state, a polar vortex plunges temperatures in the South, and strong winds drive a fierce wildfire near Los Angeles
Washington Wednesday: Election certification
Peaceful proceedings contrast with Jan. 6, 2021