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What in the World
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Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.
Recent Episodes
NOV 6, 2026
The downfall of Russell Brand
Comedian, actor, YouTuber, religious influencer… now convicted rapist
8 MIN
NOV 5, 2026
Is ‘ferritin face’ a real thing?
And what are the signs your iron is low?
8 MIN
NOV 4, 2026
Midterm elections: How the Democrats beat President Trump’s Republicans
There were historic wins in Texas, Kansas and Georgia
13 MIN
NOV 3, 2026
The ghost jobs haunting your job hunt
Some employers create job ads with no intent to hire
11 MIN
NOV 2, 2026
Why is the new Call of Duty game getting backlash?
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, uses footage of the Itaewon crowd crush
12 MIN
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