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. The World, the radio program, is heard each weekday on over 300 public stations across North America.

BALTHVS brings psychedelic funk to ColombiaBRINGS PSYCHEDELIC FUNK TO COLOMBIA  Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring us the sounds of Colombian trio BALTHVS, who are bringing back the short-lived psychedelic music era in their country with just enough funk to make it their own.

BALTHVS brings psychedelic funk to Colombia
BRINGS PSYCHEDELIC FUNK TO COLOMBIA 
Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler bring us the sounds of Colombian trio BALTHVS, who are bringing back the short-lived psychedelic music era in their country with just enough funk to make it their own.

BALTHVS brings psychedelic funk to Colombia

An international group of scientists have discovered "dark oxygen" 13,000 feet below the ocean's surface. This "dark oxygen" is actually produced by lumps of metal on the ocean floor that create oxygen without photosynthesis. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with professor of chemistry and co-author of the study, Franz Geiger, about what his discovery tells us about the deep ocean.

An international group of scientists have discovered "dark oxygen" 13,000 feet below the ocean's surface. This "dark oxygen" is actually produced by lumps of metal on the ocean floor that create oxygen without photosynthesis. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with professor of chemistry and co-author of the study, Franz Geiger, about what his discovery tells us about the deep ocean.

Study finds 'dark oxygen' at the bottom of the ocean

President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not be running for a second term has sent Russia's state news channels into a paroxysm of mockery. Their central theme is that American democracy is a joke and "Putinism," with its stability and strength, is far superior. The World's Daniel Ofman reports that these messages say a lot more about Russia and the Kremlin’s politics than the US election.

President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not be running for a second term has sent Russia's state news channels into a paroxysm of mockery. Their central theme is that American democracy is a joke and "Putinism," with its stability and strength, is far superior. The World's Daniel Ofman reports that these messages say a lot more about Russia and the Kremlin’s politics than the US election.

Russia's political class revels in Biden stepping out of presidential race

China has the second largest economy on the planet, but the growth of that economy is not on target with goals set by Beijing. Host Marco Werman and veteran journalist Jane Perlez explore economic issues like real estate, unemployment and tech. Perlez is the host of the podcast "Face Off: US versus China."

China has the second largest economy on the planet, but the growth of that economy is not on target with goals set by Beijing. Host Marco Werman and veteran journalist Jane Perlez explore economic issues like real estate, unemployment and tech. Perlez is the host of the podcast "Face Off: US versus China."

Chinese economy's highs and lows

New rules are coming to the US border on Aug. 1, and some dog owners are concerned. The World's hosts, Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, have the latest.

New rules are coming to the US border on Aug. 1, and some dog owners are concerned. The World's hosts, Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, have the latest.

New rules at the US border impact dog owners

Hong Kong is more than one of the busiest shipping hubs in the world. It also plays a key role in sanctions busting for Russia. Host Marco Werman speaks with Hong Kong human rights lawyer, researcher and advocate Samuel Bickett, author of "Beneath the Harbor: Hong Kong’s Leading Role in Sanctions Evasion," about Hong Kong's inadequate efforts to halt the flow of prohibited Western high-tech products to Russia.

Hong Kong is more than one of the busiest shipping hubs in the world. It also plays a key role in sanctions busting for Russia. Host Marco Werman speaks with Hong Kong human rights lawyer, researcher and advocate Samuel Bickett, author of "Beneath the Harbor: Hong Kong’s Leading Role in Sanctions Evasion," about Hong Kong's inadequate efforts to halt the flow of prohibited Western high-tech products to Russia.

Hong Kong helps regimes evade sanctions

The streets of Paris are crawling with soldiers and police. Parts of the city are off-limits, including much of the Seine river. The "City of Light" is on maximum alert to protect Olympic athletes and fans from terrorist attacks. For some locals, the measures are choking them financially. Others are finding an odd peace, as some streets become deserted. As for tourists, they're just trying to get to the Louvre. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Paris.

The streets of Paris are crawling with soldiers and police. Parts of the city are off-limits, including much of the Seine river. The "City of Light" is on maximum alert to protect Olympic athletes and fans from terrorist attacks. For some locals, the measures are choking them financially. Others are finding an odd peace, as some streets become deserted. As for tourists, they're just trying to get to the Louvre. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Paris.

Parisians brace for Olympics opener, unprecedented security

The United Arab Emirates has sentenced 57 Bangladeshi residents to lengthy terms in prison for protesting in solidarity with people in Bangladesh over job quotas. According to an official Emirati news agency, some of the protesters have been given life sentences and others between 10 and 11 years. Protests are banned in the UAE, a country with a track record of stifling dissent. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

The United Arab Emirates has sentenced 57 Bangladeshi residents to lengthy terms in prison for protesting in solidarity with people in Bangladesh over job quotas. According to an official Emirati news agency, some of the protesters have been given life sentences and others between 10 and 11 years. Protests are banned in the UAE, a country with a track record of stifling dissent. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.

Bangladeshi protesters sentenced in the UAE

It's long been known that chimpanzees "speak" in both sounds and gestures. But now, scientists have shown that different groups of chimpanzees speak at different rates. Kanyawara chimpanzees from Uganda's Kibale National Park, for example, speak in rapid-fire and interrupt each other frequently, much like Americans. The Sonso chimpanzees from the Budongo Forest, also in Uganda, speak more slowly, like the Danes. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

It's long been known that chimpanzees "speak" in both sounds and gestures. But now, scientists have shown that different groups of chimpanzees speak at different rates. Kanyawara chimpanzees from Uganda's Kibale National Park, for example, speak in rapid-fire and interrupt each other frequently, much like Americans. The Sonso chimpanzees from the Budongo Forest, also in Uganda, speak more slowly, like the Danes. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler explain.

Chimps speak more like humans than previously realized

Jose Romero, from Cancun, Mexico, had a dream to become an American football player. His journey took him to Arizona and to another slightly different job than what he dreamed of. He told his story to GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Jose Romero, from Cancun, Mexico, had a dream to become an American football player. His journey took him to Arizona and to another slightly different job than what he dreamed of. He told his story to GBH's Stories From The Stage.

An American football commentator's journey from Mexico

UNAIDS, the UN agency devoted to combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS, has issued a new report that shows global leaders are getting closer to the goal of eliminating AIDS as a major public health threat by 2030, but there are some growing obstacles causing the effort to stall instead of succeed. Eamonn Murphy, a regional director from UNAIDS, talks about the report and global state of the fight against HIV and AIDS.

UNAIDS, the UN agency devoted to combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS, has issued a new report that shows global leaders are getting closer to the goal of eliminating AIDS as a major public health threat by 2030, but there are some growing obstacles causing the effort to stall instead of succeed. Eamonn Murphy, a regional director from UNAIDS, talks about the report and global state of the fight against HIV and AIDS.

UN report shows AIDS epidemic is on the decline

After Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he's ending his bid for re-election and supporting Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, world leaders have been asked to weigh in on the big political news in the US. American allies offered high praise for Biden's legacy, while the reaction from Russia was far harsher.

After Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he's ending his bid for re-election and supporting Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, world leaders have been asked to weigh in on the big political news in the US. American allies offered high praise for Biden's legacy, while the reaction from Russia was far harsher.

On day one of her campaign, Kamala Harris touts Joe Biden's record

In Namibia, a project is hoping to solve two issues for the price of one: Make use of a pesky plant known as the encroacher bush and help deal with the country's housing crisis. By harvesting the water-intensive weeds that encroach on farmland and combining them with a mushroom byproduct known as mycelium, MycoHAB founder and architect Chris Maurer says bricks can be created to build homes. The World's host, Carolyn Beeler, spoke to Maurer to learn more.

In Namibia, a project is hoping to solve two issues for the price of one: Make use of a pesky plant known as the encroacher bush and help deal with the country's housing crisis. By harvesting the water-intensive weeds that encroach on farmland and combining them with a mushroom byproduct known as mycelium, MycoHAB founder and architect Chris Maurer says bricks can be created to build homes. The World's host, Carolyn Beeler, spoke to Maurer to learn more.

New project seeks to solve housing crisis using mushroom byproduct and troublesome weed

Two new giant pandas will be coming to the Smithsonian's National Zoo by the end of the year. They're likely to be a huge hit with the public, just like the last pair of pandas. But the bears aren't just cute and cuddly attractions; they're big business for Washington, DC. WAMU reporter Elliot Williams checks in on the“Panda-monium.”

Two new giant pandas will be coming to the Smithsonian's National Zoo by the end of the year. They're likely to be a huge hit with the public, just like the last pair of pandas. But the bears aren't just cute and cuddly attractions; they're big business for Washington, DC. WAMU reporter Elliot Williams checks in on the“Panda-monium.”

The panda bears are cash cows

Kenya is known for its runners above all else. While there will certainly be plenty of those at the Paris Olympics this week, the country is also sending its first fencer Alexandra Ndolo. The German-Polish-Kenyan athlete decided to compete for her father's home country in 2022. Her debut comes amid growing efforts by the Tsavora Fencing Club to make fencing more accessible for Nairobi's youth. The World's Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi has the story.

Kenya is known for its runners above all else. While there will certainly be plenty of those at the Paris Olympics this week, the country is also sending its first fencer Alexandra Ndolo. The German-Polish-Kenyan athlete decided to compete for her father's home country in 2022. Her debut comes amid growing efforts by the Tsavora Fencing Club to make fencing more accessible for Nairobi's youth. The World's Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi has the story.

Kenya's first fencer heads to he Olympics

The White Mesa Mill in Utah is one of the few remaining places in the US where low-level nuclear waste can be recycled. So, the Canadian-owned mill often takes in hundreds of tons of waste from all over the world. The mill is located just a few miles from the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, whose members have been fighting for decades to shut the facility down. Gabriel Pietrorazio from member station KJZZ reports.

The White Mesa Mill in Utah is one of the few remaining places in the US where low-level nuclear waste can be recycled. So, the Canadian-owned mill often takes in hundreds of tons of waste from all over the world. The mill is located just a few miles from the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, whose members have been fighting for decades to shut the facility down. Gabriel Pietrorazio from member station KJZZ reports.

Utah mill recycles nuclear waste

Mastic gum — an aromatic tree resin prized for its medicinal properties — has been used to flavor everything from desserts to toothpaste. It was used to cure digestive issues in ancient times, and even to preserve photography negatives when the technology was new. On the Greek island of Chios, inhabitants of 24 fortified villages still cultivate mastic, known poetically as "The Tears of Chios." But producers say there aren't enough growers to meet global demand. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.

Mastic gum — an aromatic tree resin prized for its medicinal properties — has been used to flavor everything from desserts to toothpaste. It was used to cure digestive issues in ancient times, and even to preserve photography negatives when the technology was new. On the Greek island of Chios, inhabitants of 24 fortified villages still cultivate mastic, known poetically as "The Tears of Chios." But producers say there aren't enough growers to meet global demand. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.

Saving 'The Tears of Chios'

A letter was delivered to the UK government asking for financial assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It was signed by the leaders of Antigua, Barbuda, St. Vincent and Grenada warning that Caribbean countries cannot sustain the rising debt related to climate disasters. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Emily Wilkinson, a research fellow with the ODI think tank, about the damage sustained to these nations and why they're calling on Britain for help.

A letter was delivered to the UK government asking for financial assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. It was signed by the leaders of Antigua, Barbuda, St. Vincent and Grenada warning that Caribbean countries cannot sustain the rising debt related to climate disasters. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Emily Wilkinson, a research fellow with the ODI think tank, about the damage sustained to these nations and why they're calling on Britain for help.

Calls for 'Marshall Plan' by Caribbean nations following Hurricane Beryl

The volunteer organization "Road to Recovery" started in 1993 with a tragedy. That's when Yuval Roth’s brother was killed by Hamas, and Roth joined a support group for Palestinians and Israelis who had lost loved ones in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. When Palestinian members of the group began to need help with rides to medical treatments in Israel, Roth jumped in. It soon became a regular thing, and as reporter Rebecca Rosman tells us, it's now an organization of hundreds.

The volunteer organization "Road to Recovery" started in 1993 with a tragedy. That's when Yuval Roth’s brother was killed by Hamas, and Roth joined a support group for Palestinians and Israelis who had lost loved ones in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. When Palestinian members of the group began to need help with rides to medical treatments in Israel, Roth jumped in. It soon became a regular thing, and as reporter Rebecca Rosman tells us, it's now an organization of hundreds.

A group of Israelis drives Palestinians to get medical care

Israel's high-tech air defense system failed to stop a drone attack launched by the Houthi militia of Yemen on Thursday night. The strike killed one man in his apartment, and at least 10 others were injured. Nearly 10 months into the war between Hamas and Israel, The World's Shirin Jaafari reports that this attack fuels worries in Washington about the conflict spreading spreading into a wider regional war.

Israel's high-tech air defense system failed to stop a drone attack launched by the Houthi militia of Yemen on Thursday night. The strike killed one man in his apartment, and at least 10 others were injured. Nearly 10 months into the war between Hamas and Israel, The World's Shirin Jaafari reports that this attack fuels worries in Washington about the conflict spreading spreading into a wider regional war.

Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv kills 1 man, injures several more

A journalist who made fun of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's height must pay her 5,000 euros in damages. Host Carol Hills has the details.

A journalist who made fun of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's height must pay her 5,000 euros in damages. Host Carol Hills has the details.

Italian journalist fined for 'body shaming' prime minister

Siamese crocodiles are considered highly endangered and nearly went extinct in the 1990s. Now, through government and NGO decadeslong-conservation efforts, the Siamese crocodiles are making a comeback. Host Carol Hills reports.

Siamese crocodiles are considered highly endangered and nearly went extinct in the 1990s. Now, through government and NGO decadeslong-conservation efforts, the Siamese crocodiles are making a comeback. Host Carol Hills reports.

60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia

Earlier on Friday, Evan Gershkovich stood in a glass cage in Yekaterinburg, a city about 900 miles east of Moscow, as the court sentenced him to a 16-year prison term on espionage charges. The Wall Street Journal and the US government have called this a “sham trial” and vehemently deny the charges. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports on the plight of Gershkovich and other Americans detained in Russia on baseless charges.

Earlier on Friday, Evan Gershkovich stood in a glass cage in Yekaterinburg, a city about 900 miles east of Moscow, as the court sentenced him to a 16-year prison term on espionage charges. The Wall Street Journal and the US government have called this a “sham trial” and vehemently deny the charges. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports on the plight of Gershkovich and other Americans detained in Russia on baseless charges.

Wall Street Journal reporter sentenced to 16-year prison term in Russia

The International Court of Justice issued a ruling on Friday saying that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem is illegal and amounts to apartheid. Israel said the ICJ's decision was biased and "completely detached from reality." The World's host Carol Hills reports.

The International Court of Justice issued a ruling on Friday saying that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem is illegal and amounts to apartheid. Israel said the ICJ's decision was biased and "completely detached from reality." The World's host Carol Hills reports.

Top UN court rules that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal

Switzerland isn't a car country. It's train territory. Cars here are luxury items, and often unnecessary, thanks to robust public transit. So, a pop-up, drive-in movie series in Basel is kind of a novelty. But as reporter Gabe Bullard discovered, attendees really embrace 1950s Americana. Vintage cars included.

Switzerland isn't a car country. It's train territory. Cars here are luxury items, and often unnecessary, thanks to robust public transit. So, a pop-up, drive-in movie series in Basel is kind of a novelty. But as reporter Gabe Bullard discovered, attendees really embrace 1950s Americana. Vintage cars included.

In Switzerland, drive-in movies bring out the car lovers

Mohammed Rezaie, a former Iranian navy captain who fled to Turkey, is pursued by a group of undercover Turkish operatives working for Iran. They nearly kidnap him, but Rezaie's suspicions of them help him escape. Reporter Fariba Nawa tells the story of how Rezaie survives.

Mohammed Rezaie, a former Iranian navy captain who fled to Turkey, is pursued by a group of undercover Turkish operatives working for Iran. They nearly kidnap him, but Rezaie's suspicions of them help him escape. Reporter Fariba Nawa tells the story of how Rezaie survives.

How an Iranian dissident foiled a kidnapping plot against him

On Instagram, Princess Mahra al Maktoum made a post that recited one custom in conservative Islam that allows a husband to divorce his wife if he repeats, "I divorce you," out loud three times. It's reserved for men, but Princess Mahra flipped that. The post points to social and cultural underpinnings of the Dubai royal family's stage-managed public presence — and it's possible erosion.

On Instagram, Princess Mahra al Maktoum made a post that recited one custom in conservative Islam that allows a husband to divorce his wife if he repeats, "I divorce you," out loud three times. It's reserved for men, but Princess Mahra flipped that. The post points to social and cultural underpinnings of the Dubai royal family's stage-managed public presence — and it's possible erosion.

Royal princess defies norms in Dubai and publicly divorces husband

Computers at airlines, hospitals and governments that were protected by the cybersecurity platform CrowdStrike must be manually rebooted to incorporate the company's patch following the overnight release of a flawed software update which left individuals facing a blue screen Friday morning. Host Carol Hills speaks with Steven Murdoch — professor of security engineering and head of the Information Security Research Group of University College London — about the aftermath of the systems outage which has impacted Microsoft users worldwide.

Computers at airlines, hospitals and governments that were protected by the cybersecurity platform CrowdStrike must be manually rebooted to incorporate the company's patch following the overnight release of a flawed software update which left individuals facing a blue screen Friday morning. Host Carol Hills speaks with Steven Murdoch — professor of security engineering and head of the Information Security Research Group of University College London — about the aftermath of the systems outage which has impacted Microsoft users worldwide.

Crowdstrike cleanup

Later this year, Brazilian table tennis star, Bruna Alexandre, is going to become only the fourth person ever to compete in both the Olympics and the Paralympic Games. And the first Brazilian to ever do so. Michael Fox reports from her home state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, on her rise in the world of competitive table tennis.

Later this year, Brazilian table tennis star, Bruna Alexandre, is going to become only the fourth person ever to compete in both the Olympics and the Paralympic Games. And the first Brazilian to ever do so. Michael Fox reports from her home state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil, on her rise in the world of competitive table tennis.

Brazilian table tennis star headed to both the Olympics and Paralympics

On Oct. 7, 39 workers from Thailand were murdered by Hamas in Israel. Another 31 were taken hostage into Gaza. So it's probably no surprise that around a third of the 30,000 strong community — which has been taking up agricultural jobs on Israel’s farms for decades — left the country in the aftermath of the attacks. Now, they’re coming back, in large part motivated by the financial incentives. Rebecca Rosman reports from Israel.

On Oct. 7, 39 workers from Thailand were murdered by Hamas in Israel. Another 31 were taken hostage into Gaza. So it's probably no surprise that around a third of the 30,000 strong community — which has been taking up agricultural jobs on Israel’s farms for decades — left the country in the aftermath of the attacks. Now, they’re coming back, in large part motivated by the financial incentives. Rebecca Rosman reports from Israel.