What In The World?

What In The World? International news and global events. With jokes!
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What In The World is a weekly comedy podcast dedicated to international news, global current events, and world affairs that aren't getting the attention they deserve in the United States. Hosted by American comedian Adam Tod Brown and UK actor Ethan Lawrence, with absolutely zero spin or opinion. Maybe there's a little opinion. But also jokes! Lots of jokes! Each episode delves into all manner of stories from around the world: foreign policy goofs, international elections, geopolitical drama ... you name it! Satire meets political comedy for listeners who want to sound smart and laugh about things happening outside their borders. Part of the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support.

  1. 4 hr ago

    Scandals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a scandal ridden nightmare so far, if you can believe that. On this episode, Adam and Ethan discuss the US border policies that made it impossible for some people to attend, the tortured existence of Team England at their Kansas City practice base, a governor in Mexico who responded to criticism about how his state prepared for the games by going into "party mode" and turning his phone off for a month, and a whole bunch of other wild controversies from this year's Copa Mundial! Reference Links: Did the World Cup Save Greenland (For Now)? https://apnews.com/article/germany-boycott-world-cup-trump-6c27c98a5ebb312f5c9cc62316bc7dd6  Surprise! US Border Policy Has Been An Issue… https://forumtogether.org/article/explainer-impact-of-travel-and-immigration-restrictions-on-the-2026-fifa-mens-world-cup/ …Especially For Iran https://apnews.com/article/iran-world-cup-travel-20af86f0da8c29dd088ecdf4d2313b2e Also, Guess Which Two Teams Will Be Competing In Seattle’s Official “Pride Match”?  https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-seattle-iran-egypt-gay-pride-lgbtq-4c7229ef5c7e05b6c2b58e0522797b91 No Preguntas En Espanol, Por Favor https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifa-expands-world-cup-press-000016790.html  There Was Almost a Strike at Sofi Over ICE Activity https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/workers-los-angeles-stadium-hosting-world-cup-matches-reach-tentative-rcna348582 United States Training Bases Have Been Unmitigated Chaos https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/swiss-world-cup-stars-put-150200651.html  https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-wasn-t-copperhead-germany-173120366.html  https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/nine-injured-shooting-near-englands-world-cup-base-camp-2026-06-07/ https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/england-world-cup-boots-stolen-before-first-training-session-in-kansas-city Meanwhile In Mexico https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/31/americas/mexico-world-cup-security-latam-intl  https://www.elimparcial.com/mexico/2026/06/06/monterrey-escondio-colonias-populares-durante-el-mundial-2026-con-lonas-y-cercos-esto-es-lo-que-oculta-el-gobierno-de-samuel-garcia/ https://www.elimparcial.com/mexico/2026/06/07/samuel-garcia-se-declara-en-modo-party-a-cinco-dias-del-mundial-2026-en-nuevo-leon-y-genera-criticas-por-pedir-pausa-a-los-problemas-del-estado/ EXTRA TIME Of Course There Were Forced Labor Concerns https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/11/fifa-accused-blocking-labour-inspection-azteca-stadium-2026-world-cuphttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/feb/23/revealed-migrant-worker-deaths-qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022  VIP Boxes at Azteca Stadium https://expansion.mx/empresas/2026/05/15/conflicto-palcos-estadio-azteca-mundial-2026 https://latinus.us/deportes/futbol-internacional/2026/6/9/estadio-azteca-duenos-palcos-reves-alimentos-bebidas-mundial-2026-175678.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

    1hr 7min

  2. 15 Jun

    Narendra Modi and the Cockroach Janata Party

    Adam and Ethan look into the rise of a youth-led political movement that has made the lowly cockroach a key figure in the current political landscape in the country of India. What started with a joke response to remarks made by one of India's top justices has grown into a legitimate threat to the reign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose time in office has been plagued by broken promises and rampant youth unemployment. Can founder Abhijeet Dipke turn the online attention into real world opposition to the Modi regime, or is the Cockroach Janata Party just a viral moment in history fueled by social media antics?  Reference Links Intro: India Under Narendra Modi https://www.theindiaforum.in/politics/india-under-modi-shrinking-democracy-growing-inequalities  Youth Unemployment In India https://tradingeconomics.com/india/unemployment-rate  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17841zez8wo  Paper Leaks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_leak_in_India  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/come-back-my-son-indian-exam-leak-leaves-trail-of-death-despair-anger Surya Kant Compares Unemployed Youth To Cockroaches and Parasites https://thewire.in/law/chief-justice-says-some-unemployed-youth-like-parasites-cockroaches-become-media-social-media-ac  https://thewire.in/law/the-chief-justice-called-them-cockroaches-history-knows-where-that-language-leads  Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janta Party https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/india/india-cockroach-janta-party-protest-youth-anger-intl-hnk  https://www.brut.media /in/articles/india/politics/who-is-abhijit-dipke-the-brain-behind-the-cockroach-janta-party-movement Platform https://countercurrents.org/2026/05/modi-govt-is-rotting-cockroach-janta-party-is-a-signal/ https://www.thecockroachjantaparty.org.in/  The Jantar Mantar Protest https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-cockroach-youth-movement-founder-arrives-new-delhi-protest-modi-2026-06-06/  https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/our-agitation-will-continue-until-union-minister-pradhan-resigns-cockroach-janta-party-founder-dipke/article71072533.ece  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/cockroach-janta-party-youth-movement-india-politics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

    1hr 8min

  3. 13 Jun

    Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 Reviewed: Bulgaria, UK, Australia and More

    Adam and Ethan continue their exploration of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with a recap of the Semi-Final 2 performances including Bulgaria, Romania, Australia, the UK, and so many more!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support.

    1hr 19min

  4. 12 Jun

    Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 1 Reviewed: Greece, Finland, Poland and More

    Adam and Ethan take a break from the news with the kickoff of a two part series about the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals! This time around, we're covering all (or at least most) of the entries from the first Semi-Final held at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

    1hr 24min

  5. 11 Jun

    How Soccer Predicted the Fall of Viktor Orban

    Adam and Ethan discss the fall of Viktor Orbán, what it means for Hungary, and how soccer may have been the catalyst behind his fall from grace. Also, stories about AI-generated actors in China, Keir Starmer's unending Epstein scandal concerns, and more on today's episode of What In The World. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

    1hr 11min

  6. 10 Jun

    Is Trump's War In Iran a Secret Ploy To Bring Jesus Back?

    Adam and Ethan talk to guest Zach Johnston about the US military strikes on Iran and the Trump administration's evolving and highly alarming justifications for them. Is this all about oil like most people would expect, or is there something way crazier behind it all? Let's just cut to the chase ... is this really just a ploy to bring Jesus back?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

    1hr 10min

  7. 9 Jun

    Epstein International, X Raided In France, Human Rights Watch Disappoints, And More

    Adam and Ethan discuss Epstein files fallout in countries that aren't the United States, law enforcement raids on the French offices of Twitter (currently known as X), Human Rights Watch's unlikely heel turn, and so much more!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

    1hr 14min

  8. 8 Jun

    What's The Truth About Crime Rates In El Salvador?

    Adam and Ethan dig into the numbers and lore behind El Salvador's historically low murder rate. Is the Bukele regime telling the truth about it all? There are whispers that the drop in violence isn't the result of tough policing alone, but also secret backroom deals between Bukele and the same gangs he claims as enemies. We also talk about the journalists who were brave enough to report on the controversy and were forced to flee the country over it.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support. Subscribe on Spreaker for ad-free listening and bonus episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support Follow You Don't Even Like Podcasts on the socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youdontpod/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.social X: https://x.com/youdontpod

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What In The World is a weekly comedy podcast dedicated to international news, global current events, and world affairs that aren't getting the attention they deserve in the United States. Hosted by American comedian Adam Tod Brown and UK actor Ethan Lawrence, with absolutely zero spin or opinion. Maybe there's a little opinion. But also jokes! Lots of jokes! Each episode delves into all manner of stories from around the world: foreign policy goofs, international elections, geopolitical drama ... you name it! Satire meets political comedy for listeners who want to sound smart and laugh about things happening outside their borders. Part of the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-in-the-world--7104437/support.

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