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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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High-stakes election has US allies and adversaries wary

American voters are about to choose their next president, but whoever takes office will influence matters far beyond US borders. On the eve of the presidential election, we'll get to the heart of what's at stake in the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Africa. Also, the world lost one of the biggest names in music on Sunday. Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91. He leaves behind a legacy that spans decades and genres. And, New York City just made jaywalking legal, after data showed that people of color were overwhelmingly the ones being stopped for the crime. But why was it a crime in the first place? Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

49 min
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Medical workers struggle to cope with limited aid entering Gaza

The number of aid trucks entering Gaza has hit an all-time low since the current war began there. The shortages are prompting new dire warnings from aid organizations. Also, a referendum in Moldova intended to put an end to decades of swerving between East and West yields a microscopic win for the pro-Western crowd. And, Italy considers reversing its ban on nuclear power plants. Plus, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek takes us through the Gangnam entertainment district in South Korea. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

51 min
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Spain's Valencia region reeling from record flooding

As the death toll rises and the damage to homes and infrastructure becomes clear, authorities are saying that the record floods in Spain could be the worst flooding disaster in Spain’s modern history. Also, two former cops in Brazil went to trial yesterday for the 2018 assassination of Marielle Franco, a politician-turned-civil rights icon. And, for the first time in 15 years, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party lost its absolute majority in Japan's lower house of parliament following last weekend’s snap elections. Plus, a talk with author and Russia scholar Mark Galeotti, whose new book chronicles Russia's vivid military history. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

49 min
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Spain faces worst floods in decades

Flash floods in eastern Spain have claimed the lives of at least 95 people. Also, the island of Bougainville is seeking independence from Papua New Guinea — and an alliance with the United States. And, IKEA's German branch announced Tuesday that it will contribute $6.5 million to support victims of the former communist East German regime that the company forced to do labor. Plus, a look at how Japan is supporting its hometown hero, star LA Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

49 min
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Volkswagen considers shutting down German factories

European auto giant Volkswagen has plans that may include closing some of its manufacturing plants in Germany, which could lead to tens of thousands of layoffs. Also, opposing political parties in Taiwan wrangle over constitutional issues at a time when the island faces a threat like never before from neighboring China. And, Hezbollah has appointed Naim Qassem as its new leader, with Israel already announcing its intent to assassinate him. Plus, an archaeology PhD student accidentally discovers what may be one of the most important cities from the Classic period of Mayan civilization. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

50 min
28 OCT.

Georgia faces political crisis after disputed election

Georgians went to the polls over the weekend to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections, which resulted in a contested vote. Also, satellite images document the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes on Iran over the weekend. And, Pakistan launches a massive campaign to vaccinate 45 million children following a resurgence of polio cases in recent weeks there. Plus, a look at Jamaican apple pickers in a town in New York State that is part of the Champlain Valley. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. We aim to raise $67,000 by Dec. 31 to power our newsroom. Will you help us reach this goal? Donate today to keep The World going strong! And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

49 min
25 OCT.

Israel strikes media guesthouse in Lebanon, killing journalists as it continues its attacks on the country

An Israeli military strike on a media residence in Lebanon killed three journalists as they slept, and wounded several others. The Lebanese Information Minister called the strike “an assassination." Also, Major League Baseball draws star athletes from across the globe, with a whopping 28% of the players in the league this season born outside the country. As the Dodgers and the Yankees head to the World Series, there are a few international players — including a current superstar — who will be stepping up to bat. And, as Halloween approaches, we hear about the discovery of a previously unknown short story by the author of "Dracula." An amateur historian stumbled on the spooky tale, which had disappeared from public record for more than a century, in the archives of a Dublin library. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

50 min
24 OCT.

Georgians seek membership in the EU

People in the former Soviet republic of Georgia overwhelmingly seek membership in the European Union. But the EU has put those hopes on ice, accusing the government in Georgia of rolling back democratic freedoms. This weekend, Georgian voters head to the polls in a crucial election for the country, caught between pressures from Russia and Europe. Also, younger workers in Portugal are leaving the country in droves, with rising rents and falling wages pushing them out. The government introduced new tax breaks to try to reverse the trend. But it might be too little, too late, to halt brain drain in Portugal. And, a deadly attack took place on Wednesday in Turkey's capital at the headquarters of a Turkish aerospace and defense company. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. And, we’re looking for feedback on our website. Take our quick survey!

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My favorite

24 oct.

Chey51

Definitely my favorite news broadcast. The World offers a broad and always interesting perspective, covering major news stories with a different slant and topics I never would’ve heard about otherwise. I look forward to listening every weekday. Excellent work from the news team.
Great program

24 juil.

Afrocaribean

I used to listen to The World in my car on my way back home and more often than not felt compelled to stay in the car listening just because didn’t want to miss a particular story. Now than I’m retired, I make sure I keep listening no matter where I am. Thank you all of you who make The World possible!
Used to be much batter. Still OK. Marco was better by himself.

4 oct.

db721

Used to be much batter. Still OK. Marco was much better by himself.
My favorite way to humanize the news, for the last 10 years

24 avr.

Cameroncj

I’ve been listening to The World regularly for more than 10 years and have been highly impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of content over that time. And in my opinion, it just keeps getting better. The ability to hear the individuals behind news stories (big and small) is inspiring. I find that taking in the news in this way humanizes it far more than just reading impersonal headlines and articles in a news publication. The World dos a particularly amazing job of balancing the major, headlining negative stories across the world with positive ones that remind us of the power of kindness and that everyone and everything is connected.