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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: September 22, 2025
On Legal Docket, political parody and free speech; on Moneybeat, David Bahnsen weighs the conflicting interests within the Fed; and on History Book, how American eugenics inspired German sterilization. Plus, the Monday morning news
Monday morning news: September 22, 2025
The news of the day, including: Thousands pack stadium to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, President Trump threatens Taliban over control of Bagram Air Base, and several Western nations recognize Palestinian state
Legal Docket: The Babylon Bee, free speech, and the law
A federal court rules satire and political parody are protected free speech
Moneybeat: Conflicting interests
David Bahnsen on the Fed’s interest-rate cut toward neutral, political battles inside the Fed, and whether jobs or housing pose the bigger threat to growth
History Book: Medicine without ethics
Germany’s forced sterilization campaign drew inspiration from American eugenics
The World and Everything in It: September 19, 2025
Culture Friday on Charlie Kirk’s example to young Christians, a review of The Senior, and Word Play on the difference between sympathy and empathy. Plus, the Friday morning news
Friday morning news: September 19, 2025
The news of the day, including U.S. and U.K. ink major technology deal, Democrats call suspension of late night host an attack on free speech, and employment report beats expectations
Culture Friday: Stadium-size legacy
John Stonestreet on Charlie Kirk’s example to young Christians, the distortions that followed his death, and the lessons of risk and faith
An inspirational drama comes up short
Solid performances in The Senior can’t fully redeem its shaky script
Word play: Sympathy vs. empathy
Understanding the difference can sharpen compassion and guard against cultural drift
The World and Everything in It: September 18, 2025
The UN accuses Israel of genocide, memorials for Charlie Kirk, and concerns over weight-loss drugs. Plus, a snail’s search for companionship, Cal Thomas on the power of truth, and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: September 18, 2025
The news of the day, including the Federal Reserve announces interest rate cut, Windsor Castle hosts President Trump, and former CDC director testifies
The weight of a word
The United Nations’ genocide accusation against Israel raises questions of law, evidence, and intent
Mourning around the world
Thousands gather at vigils to remember Charlie Kirk’s message and mission
Kicker: Slow and steady search for love
A left-coiling snail has New Zealand hoping for his “shell-mate”
Beyond the scale
Doctors and patients measure benefits and risks of the new wave of weight-loss drugs
Cal Thomas: The power of truth
Charlie Kirk’s murder cannot silence the message that changes hearts and minds
The World and Everything in It: September 17, 2025
On Washington Wednesday, the unprecedented honors for Charlie Kirk and the battle over how to respond; on World Tour, political discord in Nepal; and revival within exhibition baseball. Plus, a slimy ding-dong-dash, Janie B. Cheaney on restraining anger, and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: September 17, 2025
The news of the day, including President Trump arrives in UK for state visit, suspect charged with murder in shooting of Charlie Kirk, retail sales beat expectations, and Robert Redford dies at 89
Washington Wednesday: Assassination and aftermath
One week later, the unprecedented honors for Charlie Kirk, the battle over how to respond, the risk of repeating past abuses, and the debate over whether America can still find unity