The World and Everything In It
WORLD Radio
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 17, 2026 • 37min
2.17.26 Russia’s expanding nuclear arsenal, lowering prescription drug costs, backing farmers’ right to repair, and the fatal takeoff of a UPS flight
Albert Mueller, World Opinions editor, gives analysis of Marco Rubio's civilizational framing. Andrea Stricker, nuclear policy expert, compares U.S. and Russian arsenals and proliferation risks. Mary Muncy, health policy reporter, covers the TrumpRx drug pricing plan. Clint Armani, aviation correspondent, recounts the fatal UPS Flight 2976 takeoff and local impacts.
Feb 16, 2026 • 35min
2.16.26 Supreme Court justices’ clash over retirement-plan calculations, Trump’s move against climate regulation, and Australia’s unexpected Olympic gold
A clash at the Supreme Court over how retirement-plan withdrawal bills are calculated and who can enforce plan rules. A major regulatory rollback as the EPA rescinds a key finding, with consequences for energy investment. A surprising sports history tale about Australia’s first Winter Olympic gold and the origin of a national phrase for improbable victory.
Feb 13, 2026 • 42min
2.13.26 Response to a vitriolic attack on evangelicals, Sony’s new animated sports film, and George Grant on three great books
Katie McCoy, author and speaker who comments on culture and current events, responds to a vitriolic online attack on evangelicals with a call for gentleness and a clear conscience. She explores how critical theory targets majority cultures and examines politics, trends among Gen Z men and church, and shifts in corporate behavior. Short, sharp takes on culture, media, and faith.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 34min
2.12.26 Revisiting EPA climate guidelines, Congress looks at Sharia, and Petra’s new album
Arsenio Orteza, music critic who reviews Petra’s new album and gives the band’s history. Hunter Baker, cultural commentator critiquing modern sports gambling design. They discuss Petra’s comeback and music highlights. They also dig into debates over Sharia on Capitol Hill and the EPA’s plan to rescind a key climate finding.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 41min
2.11.26 Japan’s conservative landslide, Hong Kong’s sentencing of Jimmy Lai, and museums rethink how to protect priceless treasures
Hunter Baker, academic and political commentator, breaks down Japan’s conservative landslide and push to revise the constitution. He also weighs in on the Epstein fallout and how different countries have responded. Short segments examine Hong Kong’s sentencing of Jimmy Lai and how museums are rethinking security for priceless collections.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 35min
2.10.26 High-risk pregnancies and pro-life laws, church safety and security teams, and preventing violence with acts of kindness
Albert Mohler, a commentator on leadership and moral authority, offers a brief reflection. Lauren Canterbury, a reporter on medical ethics, explores high-risk pregnancies amid pro-life laws. Emma Frayer covers church safety and security teams after protests. Mary Muncy reports on how simple acts of kindness can divert potential violence. Multiple short segments examine safety, law, and the tone of leadership.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 36min
2.9.26 Sovereign immunity and corporate state agencies, the Dow hits a milestone, and the example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
David Bonson, financial analyst, founder and CIO of the Bonson Group, weighs in on the Dow hitting 50,000 and what market milestones really signal. He explores AI-driven valuations and investor uncertainty. He also discusses Treasury priorities, the balance between risk and stability, and how policy and deregulation shape market dynamics.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 39min
2.6.26 The Super Bowl halftime show, Jelly Roll’s testimony, a review of Solo Mio, and Word Play on lies in literature
George Grant, a world commentator who examines language, offers a Word Play look at deception in literature. John Stonestreet, Colson Center president and cultural commentator, discusses the Super Bowl controversy and Jelly Roll’s faith testimony. They also touch on a review of the old-fashioned rom-com Solo Mio and broader cultural trends.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 35min
2.5.26 Medical reckoning on gender surgeries for minors, talks with Tehran, and IDF search and rescue recruits in Tel Aviv
Cal Thomas, syndicated commentator offering historical perspective; Travis Kircher, field reporter covering IDF search-and-rescue recruits; Mike Singh, former NSC Middle East director on U.S.-Iran strategy; Preesha Mosley, detransitioner sharing her medical timeline. They discuss rollback of youth gender surgeries, high-stakes talks with Tehran and regional deterrence, and a memorial run with new Israeli rescue recruits.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 37min
2.4.26 First ladies and political influence, elections in Myanmar, and expressing faith through hospitality
Hunter Baker, political scientist and World Opinions contributor, offers concise analysis on first ladies' political influence. He also discusses the DHS funding standoff and immigration leverage. The conversation covers a special Texas election signal and legal fallout from youth gender surgeries. Lastly, reporters outline Myanmar's contested elections and the limits on voting amid conflict.
