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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 3, 2024
On Culture Friday, campus protests, doctrinal changes at the UMC General Conference, and reclassification of marijuana; a review of The Fall Guy; and Ask the Editor. Plus, the Friday morning news
Friday morning news: May 3, 2024
News of the day, including China deepens alliance with Russia and Iran, and Russia increases the supply of refined petroleum to North Korea
Culture Friday: Eroding ethics
Campus protests turn violent, the United Methodist Church changes its doctrine on homosexuality, and the reclassification of marijuana
For the love of stunt work
The Fall Guy is an old-fashioned romcom with adrenaline fueled high jinks
Ask the Editor: “Sensational facts, understated prose”
In covering the news and current events, WORLD writers and editors seek to shed light not inflame
The World and Everything in It: May 2, 2024
More countries added to the list of religious freedom violators, a survivor and advocate speaks about Title IX revisions, and the harms of a phone-based childhood. Plus, Cal Thomas on restoring order and decorum on college campuses and the Thursday morning news
Thursday morning news: May 2, 2024
News of the day, including colleges increase security after protests escalate and Republicans criticize President Biden’s silence on the campus unrest
Holding countries accountable
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom recommends new additions to the list of religious freedom violators
Survivor and advocate speaks about Title IX changes
Rachael Denhollander agrees with some of the revisions to Title IX while others have concerns over due process infringement
Kicker: “Monster” in the walls
Parents discover a beehive inside the wall of their daughter’s room
A phone-based childhood
Generation Z has the deepest understanding of the mental and physical harms of social media
Cal Thomas: Long past due
Like President Reagan in the 1960s, today’s leaders should take action to restore order and decorum on college campuses
The World and Everything in It: May 1, 2024
On Washington Wednesday, changes to the FISA expand and restrict FBI powers; on World Tour, Kenya begins recovery from deadly flooding; and volunteers repurpose leftover flowers to encourage the lonely. Plus, Janie B. Cheaney on the virtue of victory and the Wednesday morning news
Wednesday morning news: May 1, 2024
News of the day, including NYPD officers remove protesters who illegally barricaded inside a building at Columbia University and former president Donald Trump is fined for violating gag order
Washington Wednesday: FISA reforms create new concerns
The reauthorized Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expands some powers yet imposes new restrictions on the FBI
World Tour: Recovery from deadly flooding in Kenya
Plus, protests over government intrusion into private organizations in Georgia, demonstrations against the violence toward women in Australia, and relief from a heatwave in Bangladesh
Kicker: Call of the wild
A 9-year-old boy competes in a seagull screeching competition
Surprise delivery
Volunteers repurpose leftover flowers to bring joy to the lonely in hospitals and nursing homes
Janie B. Cheaney: Bring back victory
Americans would do well to regain an appreciation for decisive actions against clear enemies
The World and Everything in It: April 30, 2024
Americans have differing opinions about banning TikTok, the Supreme Court considers Idaho’s law protecting the unborn, and caring for coral reefs. Plus, Emma Waters on commercial surrogacy and the Tuesday morning news