The World and Everything In It
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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. Find original coverage you can't get elsewhere, such as a weekly overview of every Supreme Court case, biblical cultural analysis, and key international stories. This podcast is a product of listener-supported WORLD Radio, which provides sound journalism grounded in God's Word.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 34min
Rooted in redemption
Nathan Englehart, co-director who shaped the film’s creative and faith-driven vision. Jeremy Spears, co-director with a storytelling and animation focus. Josh Gerls, composer who crafted the film’s Americana-tinged soundscape. They talk about making a wordless Gospel story, sustaining a volunteer crew through prayer and purpose, depicting sacrificial cost, and preparing for an Oscar moment.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 37min
2.27.26 Colorado’s proposal to legalize prostitution, a short film portraying Christ’s sacrifice, and feedback from listeners
Nathan Englehart, film director of Oscar-nominated animated short Forever Green, discusses the film’s imagery and creative process. He and collaborators explain the fallen tree motif as a portrayal of Christ’s sacrifice. The conversation also touches on Colorado’s proposal to legalize prostitution and a roundup of listener feedback on recent coverage.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 36min
2.26.26 New York’s rent stabilization, school denies teacher religious accommodation, Ukraine’s long resistance, and helping girls in Kenya
Jenny Ruff, a World reporter who covered education and health in Nairobi, tells the story of the Freedom for Girls program. She discusses supplying sanitary kits and underwear, how distribution and health education work, and the program’s role in keeping girls in school. Short, human-focused reporting about practical aid and community impact.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 44min
2.25.26 The tone of President Trump’s State of the Union, France’s proposed assisted-dying law, and learning respect, confidence, and grace through dance
Rachel Coyle, World correspondent reporting on teens learning English country dancing to build confidence. Jenny Lynn Schmidt, Europe reporter covering France's proposed assisted-dying law and its controversies. Hunter Baker, political scientist analyzing the tone and strategy of President Trump’s State of the Union. They discuss politics, bioethics, and how dance teaches respect and social grace.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 35min
2.24.26 The State of the Union address, Iran’s internal and external pressure, U.S. military buildup near Iran, and ministering through war in Ukraine
Mark Montgomery, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral with expertise in naval operations, and Barbara Slavin, Stimson Center analyst on Iran, discuss Iran’s renewed protests and the regime’s internal strains. They unpack U.S. military buildup near Iran and the scale of naval deployments. The conversation also covers military options, Iran’s retaliation capabilities, and regional pressures.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 39min
2.23.26 The Supreme Court’s decision on the emergency tariffs, the economic effects of the Court’s ruling, and the legacy of Johnny Cash
David Bonson, financial analyst and CIO of The Bonson Group, offers concise market analysis and policy context. He breaks down the Supreme Court ruling on emergency tariffs and its ripple effects on tariff revenue, hiring, and investment. The conversation also touches on how firms absorb tariffs and the broader GDP and inflation outlook. A separate segment revisits Johnny Cash’s early life, struggles, and late-career revival.
Feb 21, 2026 • 38min
DoubleTake: The good fight
Wes Bentley, founder of Far Reaching Ministries and former U.S. Marine who started chaplain training in South Sudan. Clay Ramirez, field reporter who conducted on-the-ground interviews and observations. They explore armed chaplaincy, battlefield faith, training and discipline, life amid constant danger, stories of survival and injury, and the costs and commitments of ministering in a war-torn region.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 36min
2.20.26 Culture Friday on Texas politics, linguistic surrender, and a mass shooting, Max Belz on Hamnet, and Les Sillars on South Sudan
John Stonestreet, cultural commentator and theologian; Max Belz, film reviewer dissecting Hamnet; Les Sillars, international reporter on South Sudan. They tackle Texas politics and political messaging. They discuss a mass shooting and questions about identity language. They explore Hamnet’s grief, creativity, and direction. They report on rising tribal violence and chaplains serving amid conflict.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 32min
2.19.26 AI’s expanding reach and your digital footprint, the fathers’ involvement and his children’s health, and passing down much more than the farm
Mark Feinberg, Penn State researcher who links fathers’ early co‑parenting to children's later health. Kent Covington, news correspondent covering DHS funding, international talks, and major headlines. Mary Muncy, reporter explaining Ring's new AI features and data‑privacy concerns. They discuss AI and digital footprints, fathers’ roles and long‑term child health, and passing down values on family farms.
Feb 18, 2026 • 40min
2.18.26 Marco Rubio’s Munich address, Bangladesh’s credible election, and America’s shrinking agricultural workforce
Hunter Baker, political scientist and World Opinions contributor, provides analysis of Marco Rubio’s Munich speech and U.S. politics. He compares the rhetoric to Churchill and Reagan and explains why European leaders were reassured. Conversation also covers immigration enforcement tradeoffs and expectations for the State of the Union.
