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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: March 11, 2025
The European Union increases its defense spending in Ukraine, Montana legislators debate the ethics of assisted suicide, and an immigrant family experiences the American dream. Plus, Andrew Walker on politics and faith, a toddler dials 9-1-1 for donuts, and the Tuesday morning news
Tuesday morning news: March 11, 2025
The news of the day, including U.S. delegation holds talks with Ukrainian leaders, Trump administration aims to cut most USAID programs, and the trade war heats up
Europe steps up to aid Ukraine
European Union braces for long-term security challenges amid changes in U.S. policy
Montana lawmakers debate assisted suicide
A proposed bill highlights deep divisions over the ethics of end-of-life choices
Kicker: Emergency delivery
A 9-1-1 call results in donuts for a toddler
Pursuing their American dream
A family from El Salvador introduces neighbors to food from their childhood
Andrew T. Walker: Benefits of being a conservative
Study reveals conservative political beliefs may serve as a gateway to Christian faith
The World and Everything in It: March 10, 2025
On Legal Docket, the Supreme Court considers due-process rights and equal standards for discrimination lawsuits; on Moneybeat, government spending detox; and on History Book, the pro-life movement turns violent. Plus, the Monday morning news
Monday morning news: March 10, 2025
The news of the day, including Trump administration continues push to renew ceasefire in Gaza, Iran rejects new nuclear talks, and Canada’s ruling party selects new prime minister
Legal Docket: Due process and workplace prejudice
Supreme Court justices consider an inmate’s DNA request and equal standards for discrimination lawsuits
Moneybeat: Detox economics
David Bahnsen questions the administration’s economic messaging, deciphers market reactions to tariff policy swings, and weighs in on Trump’s Bitcoin strategy
History Book: A violent turn in the abortion debate
The murder of an abortionist escalates the pro-life movement to violence and reshapes the national conversation on abortion
Culture Saturday: Secularism losing its grip
A special Culture Friday interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat on his new book that argues why religious belief is more rational than skeptics claim
The World and Everything in It: March 7, 2025
On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet says Neil Postman was right about public discourse and show business, Arsenio Orteza reviews a handful of new recordings worthy of consideration, and Ask the Editor for the month of March. Plus, the Friday morning news
Friday morning news: March 7, 2025
The news of the day, including: Some U.S. tariffs delayed on Mexican and Canadian imports, Trump officials set to meet with Ukrainian leaders, House censures Democrat member for disruption of joint session address
Culture Friday: Postman and our politics
Neil Postman’s 1985 book Amusing Ourselves to Death is still relevant today
Music worth listening to
WORLD music reviewer Arsenio Orteza reviews a handful of worthy new releases
Ask the Editor: Feedback and focus groups
Editor in Chief Les Sillars reviews some of the findings of our recent conversations with listeners and readers
The World and Everything in It: March 6, 2025
Analysis of President Trump’s address to the joint session of congress this week, the high price of eggs, and Ukrainian refugees find a home in Germany. Plus, an Australian man who saved the lives of many babies, Cal Thomas on how Democrats responded to the President’s speech, and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: March 6, 2025
The news of the day, including: President Trump delays some auto industry-related tariffs, the Supreme Court rules against Trump administration on some USAID payment freezes, suspected terrorist with ties to 2021 Kabul airport bombing in custody in U.S.