The World

Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, along with their team of reporters and producers, bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

The World is a news podcast hosted by PRX, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PRX hosts The World, a news show with 30 episodes published.

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  Pentagon vows to expand Latin America boat bombing campaign inland

  Aug 18, 202650 min

  The US military has been conducting deadly strikes on boats it says are carrying drugs off the coast of Latin America. Now, the US Defense Department says it's expanding that maritime campaign to land. Also, the death of Jason Arday, a Black professor at the University of Cambridge, has sparked a debate in Britain over the media scrutiny he faced in the weeks leading up to his death. And, a new survey shows that some young people across Africa think USAID cuts could be a positive moment of change for the continent. Plus, Afghanistan could see its first woman in space. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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  US scales back military drills with South Korea

  Aug 17, 202651 min

  US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, given his “very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.” Also, campaigns for this year's presidential election in Brazil have begun, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva running against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of his former rival. And, Swiss rivers and lakes are reaching near-record temperatures, risking disruptions to the electricity supply by making hydropower less efficient and by making it impossible to cool nuclear plants. Plus, the Olympic stadium in Athens gets its first deep cleaning in over a century. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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  Afghan women’s voices under five years of Taliban rule

  Aug 14, 202650 min

  An Afghan activist who ran the last remaining safe house and shelter for abused women in Kabul until it was forced to shutter last December is still doing her best to voice the aspirations of Afghan girls and women; but she’s wondering if it’s now time to leave. Also, a group of female bird guides in Uganda set a global example for the business. And, a city in Thailand that’s taken over by monkeys. Plus, what do the wrinkles on an elephant’s trunk mean? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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  Israeli settlers increase attacks in the West Bank

  Aug 13, 202650 min

  Israeli settlers have increased their attacks in the occupied West Bank sparking fears of violence spiraling out of control. Also, Europeans gathered in Spain to watch a solar eclipse — the first there in over a century. And, a cafe in Japan that helps procrastinators to get their work done. Plus, a book all about the history of rope. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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  Colombia continues earthquake recovery efforts

  Aug 12, 202650 min

  Cali, Colombia, was hit hard by this week's earthquake, and now, a mix of local and regional rescue teams are on the ground trying to find people in the rubble. Also, a look at the origin and uncertain future of Temporary Protected Status in the US. And, a conversation about immigrants dealing with hyphenated identities. Plus, a secret language created by Chinese women hundreds of years ago to share their struggles and dreams with each other. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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