The World Podcast
1) How Sweden influenced Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's worldview
In the early 1960s, long before she was a Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg traveled to Sweden to research a book project with legal scholar Anders Bruzelius. Her time there shaped her views ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Europe on edge amid US strikes in Venezuela and Greenland threats
EU leaders are responding cautiously, with some notable exceptions, following US strikes on Venezuela and threats to take over Greenland. Also, the Iranian government cuts off internet access as prote...Show More
3) Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's new interim president?
We take a look at the life and politics of Delcy Rodríguez, who spent years as part of deposed President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle, and is now Venezuela’s de-facto leader. Also, Cubans are watchin...Show More
4) Greenlanders react to US threats to take over their territory
The White House has renewed its rhetoric on acquiring Greenland. We hear how the news is being received by people who live there. Also, a discussion about the erosion of international law. And, a look...Show More
5) Crackdowns in Venezuela amid power transition
Militias are patrolling the streets of Venezuela and independent journalists have been detained. It’s all part of a crackdown signaling the country’s authoritarian leaders are not relinquishing power,...Show More
6) Venezuelans brace for an uncertain future after Maduro's removal
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now in US custody, facing drug-related charges — but inside Venezuela, the fallout is just beginning. In Caracas, residents describe fear, brief celebrat...Show More
7) A special look at China
In this holiday special, The World takes you to China. We visit Shenzhen, which has become the most thriving megacity in the world — without the air pollution, overcrowding and failing infrastructure ...Show More
8) A New Year’s special celebrating The World’s 30th anniversary
It’s been an adventurous three decades for The World and we’re glad to have you with us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. In this special New Year’s show, we highlight some of our reporting over t...Show More
9) A special show looking back at 2025
As we wrap up the year, The World takes a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2025. We visit coffee raves in Barcelona. Also, a landmark performance for a female conductor at the Tehran Sym...Show More
10) Iranians grapple with a weakening currency
Fueled by a cost-of-living crisis and a weakening currency, Iranians are taking to the streets. While the government says it's offering dialogue, the demonstrations follow a year of growing challenges...Show More