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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.
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South Africans vote in historic election
Millions of South Africans are voting in what is being called the most important election since the end of apartheid in 1994. The vote could unseat the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party for the first time. Also, water disputes over the Rio Grande river that forms part of the US-Mexico border. And, the US is loosening some restrictions on businesses in Cuba that will allow some Cuban business owners to open bank accounts in the United States. Also, a new bill may be a boost for mothers of the disappeared in Honduras. Plus, a children’s book explaining the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to kids.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Israeli airstrike kills displaced Palestinians in Rafah
An Israeli airstrike has sparked international condemnation after dozens of Palestinians were killed near a tent camp for displaced people in Rafah. Also, efforts to rescue victims of a Papua New Guinea landslide are facing extreme challenges. And, Mexico is poised to elect its first female president, but in a country with a history of gender violence and inequality, feminists aren’t declaring victory just yet. Plus, a look at the UK’s annual cheese rolling competition.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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The World Presents: Lethal Dissent
Lethal Dissent is a 9-part series about the price and peril that Iranian dissidents face for speaking out against their government, and the secret operatives who seek to silence them.It all begins when two friends flee Iran to escape the regime’s crackdown on dissent. But when they arrive in Turkey, one of them dies under unusual circumstances. Fariba Nawa, a reporter in Istanbul, works to unravel the mystery of what happened. In the process, she enters Turkey’s underworld of kidnappers-for-hire and shady government officials, and takes the listener inside an Iranian operation to snatch exiles who stand up to the regime. The stakes: the right to say what you truly believe, and potentially, your life…A story from The World and On Spec Podcast.With support from the Pulitzer Center and Zamaneh Media…First episode drops May 31st wherever you get your podcasts.
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Memorial Day Special: A look back at The World’s music favorites
This Memorial Day, host Marco Werman and show director April Peavey discover and re-discover The World’s music favorites. That includes a discussion in 2012 with singer Ed Sheeran on his first US tour, a look at the music used to promote the famous Rumble in the Jungle boxing match in 1974 between Muhammad Ali and George Forman, a conversation with twin sisters from Cuba about their diverse vocal influences and the search for a master musician in Pakistan.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah military offensive
The UN's International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. It comes as Israel also said it has recovered the bodies of three Israeli hostages from Gaza. Also, a look at the UAE’s support of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces as the war between the RSF and the Sudanese national army reaches a new critical juncture. And, a new book about architecture that was designed but never built. Plus, a look at why we clap, something that researchers say is universal.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Death of Iran's president raises questions about a different succession for the country
The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has raised the question of another succession — that of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Raisi was seen as a strong candidate before his death. Also, Kenya’s president is in the US for a historic state dinner celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United States. It comes as Kenyan police prepare to arrive in Haiti to lead a controversial multinational UN force backed by Washington there. And, the Biden Administration faces an uphill battle in its efforts to close down the detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Plus, a look at the legacy of the Latin Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and accordionist from Colombia, Omar Geles, who has died at the age of 57.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
Customer Reviews
Essential daily listening
With a really comprehensive scope and skilled storytelling, this podcast is a must for intelligent, curious lovers sold news and social affairs. A daily habit I won’t give up.
Amazing show
Amazing show and brilliant host Marco - I’ve been listening to him since Boston Calling and didn’t realise he started hosting another podcast until now - so glad I did as I was very sad when Boston Calling ended in 2020.
Marco is a brilliant journalist and host - and his voice is super soothing to listen to haha! Thanks and best of luck Marco and the team!
Regards, Ly from Australia!
Objective, informative information
Love host(s) Marco (& Carol when filling in) of this podcast on the current global affairs (and some other less-serious but interesting topics, eg discovery of pocket shark toootootootatoo). We get clear detail, always in context and with background. Thorough coverage with ‘on-the-ground’ professionals/experts interviewing people who are directly involved in/affected by the pertinent issues. I look forward to the podcast drop every day (ie Sydney, Australia’s Tuesday-Saturday with the time difference)! Keep it up, guys (and me & so many others objectively week-informed)...