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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: May 29, 2025
The Trump administration works to cut drug prices, South Africans seek refuge, and a sticky note starts controversy. Plus, a dedicated news anchor, Cal Thomas on speaking accurately, and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: May 29, 2025
The news of the day, including a Federal court blocks President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, U.S. negotiators make progress toward nuclear deal with Iran, and Russia proposes new round of peace talks with Ukraine as it continues attacks
Pills, prices, and promises
As retirees feel the financial strain, economists question whether price controls will fix the system or create new problems
Afrikaners flee their homeland
White South Africans seek refuge in U.S. amid rising tensions and economic decline
Kicker: Live, local, and in labor
A news anchor finished reporting before going to the hospital to deliver her baby
The sticky note of “scandalizers”
A PCA leader’s list of names and comments ignite formal complaints, denominational tensions, and calls for accountability
Cal Thomas: The decline of proper English
From TV anchors to airport announcements, mangled language is everywhere
The World and Everything in It: May 28, 2025
On Washington Wednesday, the House passes the “Big Beautiful Bill”; on World Tour, news from Libya, Chile, Georgia, and India; and mentors help mend a broken childhood. Plus, a neighborly cargo ship, Janie B. Cheaney on the importance of small talk, and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: May 28, 2025
News of the day, including President Trump and the Kremlin trade barbs as Russian attacks in Ukraine continue, U.S. government no longer recommends COVID vaccines for healthy kids and pregnant women, and King Charles III delivers rare Speech from the Throne in Canada
Washington Wednesday: An unbalanced budget
House Republicans pass tax and spending cuts that face pushback in the Senate
World Tour: Libyans call for prime minister to resign
Plus, Chile seeks indigenous reconciliation, Georgia marks independence, and India braces for early monsoon rains.
Kicker: Container gardening
A drifting cargo ship stuns a sleepy Norwegian town
From pain to purpose
Mentors helped a young man overcome a broken childhood and build a better life for his family
Janie B. Cheaney: In defense of small talk
Everyday conversation can build relationships, open hearts, and glorify God
The World and Everything in It: May 27, 2025
New York state debates assisted suicide legislation, violence at the Capital Jewish Museum, and a community event inspires young musicians. Plus, Hunter Baker on protecting religious freedom, an enormous backyard visitor, and the Tuesday morning news
Tuesday morning news: May 27, 2025
The news of the day, including President Trump pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, Russia launches another massive aerial assault on Ukraine, and former Rep. Charles Rangle dies
The slippery slope of assisted suicide
Expert warns the proposed New York law can lead to expanded definitions and unintended consequences
When words turn deadly
The killing of two Israeli embassy staffers follows months of violent rhetoric
“A Grand Night”
Four pianos, thirty players, and one community take the stage to raise funds and inspire young musicians
Hunter Baker: Protecting religious freedom
As cultural clashes intensify, a new White House commission seeks to safeguard the constitutional right