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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: November 21, 2024
Female athletes stand up for women’s sports, fatal fentanyl deaths decline, and scientific analysis of the Shroud of Turin. Plus, Cal Thomas on government spending, a cargo hold full of hamsters, and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: November 21, 2024
News of the day, including Laken Riley murder conviction, Los Angeles refuses to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the United States vetoes UN resolution for cease-fire in Gaza
Athletes challenge male competitor in women’s league
A university team raises fairness and safety concerns, prompting a federal lawsuit over Title IX and First Amendment rights
Fentanyl deaths decline, but the crisis persists
Fewer fatal overdoses reveal a grim toll, while treatment and Narcan offer hope
Kicker: Hamster chaos
More than a hundred rodents escape cages in an airplane cargo hold
Shroud of Turin sparks centuries of debate
Faith and science clash over the mysterious cloth believed by some to bear the image of Jesus Christ
Cal Thomas: Department of Government Efficiency
With federal waste at an all-time high, new leadership aims to drive lasting reform
The World and Everything in It: November 20, 2024
On Washington Wednesday, FEMA in the hot seat and the drawbacks of presidential appointments; on World Tour, news from Nigeria, France, Hong Kong, and Colombia; and high school students dig into history. Plus, Marco Rubio as Trump’s nominee for secretary of state and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: November 20, 2024
The news of the day, including escalating rhetoric between Russia and Ukraine, Iran’s nuclear program, and more Cabinet nominations
Washington Wednesday: GOP majority strain and FEMA scrutiny
Speaker Mike Johnson balances tight margins as lawmakers probe FEMA’s funding and operations
World Tour: India’s prime minister strengthens ties with Nigeria
Plus, French farmers rally against EU trade deal, Hong Kong courts convict pro-democracy activists, and Colombia passes a child marriage ban
Kicker: A coniferous love story
This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree began as a seed of hope
Hands-on history
High school students in rural Alabama are transforming their understanding of history through an immersive archaeological dig
Daniel Darling: A proven leader for America’s diplomacy
As secretary of state, Marco Rubio will tackle global crises, uphold conservative values, and restore U.S. leadership
The World and Everything in It: November 19, 2024
The Biden administration risks escalation with Ukraine and Russia, how young men voted for president, and a missionary pilot returns to the field after his name is cleared. Plus, a transformation from hatred to love, a ring found after a half century, and the Tuesday morning news
Tuesday morning news: November 19, 2024
The news of the day, including Russia responds to Ukraine long-range authorization, Israel claims recent counterattack hit Iran nuclear component, and President-elect Trump’s Cabinet considers deportation plans
Biden approves long-range missiles for Ukraine
Policy shift raises risks of escalation and challenges for U.S. strategy
Trump gains ground with young men
A shift among the younger demographic narrows the traditional Democratic advantage with those voters
Missionary pilot freed, cleared in Mozambique
Ryan Koher reflects on faith and resilience as he prepares to return to the field
Kicker: lost and found
A lost class ring gets returned 50 years later