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The World

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.

  1. 15 HR AGO

    Iran truck drivers strike for better pay and benefits

    Since early June, Iranian truck drivers have been protesting for better pay and benefits. The action has seen drivers park their vehicles and refuse cargo deliveries in multiple provinces, disrupting transportation and supply chains. Labor activists in Iran say the strike reflects deepening economic frustration among workers already strained by inflation and sanctions. Also, the future of the global diamond trade as prices and demand drop. And, the world's smallest violin, thanks to nanotechnology. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    48 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Israeli PM confirms his government is arming groups in Gaza

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms an allegation by lawmaker Avigdor Liberman that Israel is arming criminal groups in Gaza. Also, wildcard athlete Lois Boisson competes with top-ranked tennis players at the French Open in Paris. And, a look at how the Houthis in Yemen kept the US navy under constant pressure. Plus, a new project that documents seagulls devouring whatever they can find. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Trump and Xi agree during phone call to meet in-person

    US President Donald Trump described his 90-minute conversation today with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping as "very good." The call comes as Washington and Beijing have been accusing one another of violating a trade truce that both nations had recently agreed to. Also, France saw a 46% rise in adult baptisms this past Easter. And, wildfires continue to burn across western and central Canada as the number of people who have been evacuated climbs to more than 30,000. Plus, the Stanley Cup Final gets underway in Edmonton. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    US firm Boston Consulting Group quits Gaza relief initiative

    The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a US-based firm that helped design and manage an aid initiative to deliver food to Palestinians in Gaza in areas controlled by the Israeli military, has withdrawn its team from the operation. Also, farmers express concern as Kenyan courts consider importing genetically modified seeds. And, Vietnam is scrapping its long-standing policy that families can only have two children. Plus, the semicolon could be becoming an endangered species. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    US to reduce number of military bases in Syria

    The US is planning to scale down its military presence in Syria from eight bases to one. We also take a look back at survivors of chemical attacks conducted by Assad regime forces during the Syrian civil war. And, exit polls show center-left Lee Jae-Myung winning the snap election in South Korea by a wide margin. Also, as officials in the US suspend visa interviews for all international students looking to study in the country, those from Latin America may be looking at other options. Plus, Japanese American musician Tina Johnson, known as Shima, is shifting from being in a J-Pop band in Tokyo to becoming an electronic solo artist. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min

  6. 2 JUN

    Russia and Ukraine pursue peace talks in Turkey as they exchange airstrikes

    Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul, Turkey, today for peace talks as both sides continued to conduct airstrikes. The delegations agreed to a major prisoner exchange, but no ceasefire. Also, a new report documents a pattern of physical abuse and neglect toward Tibetan children at Chinese-run boarding schools that many are forced to attend. And, South Korea contends with a political divide, along with big economic and security challenges, as it heads to the polls for presidential elections. Plus, moths find a home at the butterfly sanctuary in Mexico City's Natural History Museum. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min

  7. 30 MAY

    The White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza

    The White House says it's working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza and that Israel has agreed to the proposal. Hamas is reportedly reviewing the offer, which would include a temporary truce and the release of Israeli hostages. Also, the UN has proposed a plan to do away with physical passports, replacing them with facial recognition technology. This, in a bid to streamline air travel. Also, as Voice of America wanes, Russian state media fills the void. And, a museum exhibit sheds light on Vincent Van Gogh's friendships with his portrait subjects. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min

  8. 29 MAY

    Poland votes this weekend in election seen as test for democracy

    Poland’s presidential election this weekend is more than just a vote — it’s a pivotal moment for the country’s democracy. At stake is the future direction of Poland, with voters choosing between two starkly different candidates: a right-wing populist opposing abortion and LGBTQ rights, and a pro-European liberal who has marched in Warsaw’s pride parade. Also, how a drop in the number of international students would impact Harvard's athletic dominance. And, the UN's plan to make passports a thing of the past. Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    49 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
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