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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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ENCORE: Drawing the Line
A famous courtroom artist tells the little-known aspects of his craft, beyond the colorful sketches that you can see
Singletake: Free stuff
Two game show contestants realize that everything we have is a gift
The World and Everything in It: December 13, 2024
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks about cultural and familial factors that lead to tragic choices, Collin Garbarino reviews a new animated movie set in Middle Earth, and more music for Advent. Plus, Notre Dame reopens its doors to the public and the Friday morning news
Friday morning news: December 13, 2024
The news of the day, including the White House suggests an imminent Israel-Hamas ceasefire, an American is freed from Syrian captivity, and Time magazine names President-elect Donald Trump as its Person of the Year
Culture Friday: Heroes and villains
John Stonestreet on the rise of babies named Muhammad in Britain, the Daniel Penny acquittal, and apologists for cold-blooded murder
Finishing unfinished tales
The War of the Rohirrim stretches a brief appendices entry into a visually striking but narratively questionable anime adaptation
Notre Dame reopens as a symbol of renewal
Five years after the fire, the cathedral welcomes worshippers once more
The music of Advent: Echoes of promise
Songs of prophecy and hope retell the story of God’s promise to send the Messiah and the voices who prepared the way
The World and Everything in It: December 12, 2024
Florida handles homelessness, the Senate debates mass illegal immigrant deportation, and a renown boy’s choir goes beyond music. Plus, Cal Thomas on presidential pardons and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: December 12, 2024
The news of the day, including concern over chemical weapons in Syria, U.S. officials investigate drone activity in New Jersey and New York, and FBI Director Christopher Wray prepares to resign
Florida shifts homelessness strategy
A new law emphasizes shelters and treatment over federal housing policies
Senate debates Trump’s deportation plans
Democrats question the president-elect’s approach, while Republicans call for stricter enforcement and solutions for Dreamers
Kicker: The eye of the beholder
A prankster adds googly eyes to local statues
Voices of tradition
The Maryland State Boychoir celebrates the season with a timeless choral performance while helping young men build character
Cal Thomas: Biden’s preemptive pardons
The president’s potential blanket pardons may push the limits of executive power
The World and Everything in It: December 11, 2024
On Washington Wednesday, tackling government efficiency and military priorities; on World Tour, news from Ghana, Romania, the Dominican Republic, and Sweden; and reversing a chemical abortion. Plus, avoiding “brain rot,” an Australian car with an unexpected passenger, and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: December 11, 2024
The news of the day, including Israeli forces destroy Syrian military assets, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial, and firefighters work to contain a wildfire in Southern California
Washington Wednesday: Reforming government and military priorities
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy push for efficiency in government as Congress debates defense spending and social policies
World Tour: Ghana celebrates a new president
Plus, Romania faces election turmoil, a record breaking drug seizure rocks the Caribbean, and Sweden honors female Nobel Prize laureates
Kicker: An unexpected passenger
An Australian driver finds more than she bargained for in her car