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State of the World from NPR, page 9
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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for State of the World.
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal CourtThis episode discusses the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, during a U.S.6 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Looking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in GazaLooking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza2 Jan 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Looking Back: Turtles in India Making a Comeback*State of the World* from NPR provides insights into significant global events, aiming to deliver impactful stories along with their context.1 Jan 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
Looking Back: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed MothersLooking Back: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers31 Dec 2025 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Looking Back: What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese CultureThis episode revisits a significant story about a unique Chinese typewriter discovered in a basement in upstate New York.30 Dec 2025 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Looking Back: Making Music from the Sounds of WarNPR's *State of the World* covers compelling stories from across the globe, contextualizing significant events to combat disinformation.29 Dec 2025 · 6 min · 2 chapters
Looking Back: The Effects of Melting Glaciers in EuropeA brief daily update on significant global news and stories, presented by NPR.26 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Looking Back: Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. TariffsNPR's State of the World offers a glimpse into significant global stories with a focus on human perspectives.25 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Looking Back: The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now FreeIn this episode, NPR revisits a significant story about Syrian refugees who were trapped for years in a remote camp due to conflict and border restrictions.24 Dec 2025 · 13 min
Looking Back: Sudan’s Capital, Ravaged by WarNPR's State of the World presents compelling global stories, focusing on the most consequential events impacting lives internationally.23 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in AustriaThis episode revisits the story of three rebellious Austrian nuns in their 80s who escaped a nursing home to return to their convent.22 Dec 2025 · 11 min
Why Cuba is Watching Venezuela IntentlyWhy Cuba is Watching Venezuela Intently19 Dec 2025 · 4 min
Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. BlockadeVenezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade18 Dec 2025 · 4 min
Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?This episode of *State of the World* focuses on the upcoming phased general election in Myanmar, scheduled for later this month.17 Dec 2025 · 6 min
Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in UgandaNPR's *State of the World* provides compelling global stories with a focus on context and relevance. The podcast offers a human perspective on significant international news.16 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far AwayNPR's global news coverage providing facts and context to understand significant international events.15 Dec 2025 · 4 min
An Interview with a Hamas LeaderNPR presents compelling global stories, providing facts and context directly from reporters on the ground.12 Dec 2025 · 5 min
Exploring our Planet Through the History of MapsNPR's daily exploration of crucial international stories, providing context and facts from global correspondents.11 Dec 2025 · 7 min
How Have Russian Schools Changed Since the War in Ukraine Began?In this episode of NPR's *State of the World*, the focus is on the significant changes in Russian schools since the onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022.10 Dec 2025 · 8 min
The Killing of a Mayor Sparks an Outcry in MexicoNPR's State of the World provides compelling international stories, focusing on the most significant global changes and their impacts.9 Dec 2025 · 11 min
Ukraine’s Government is Rocked by a Corruption ScandalUkraine’s Government is Rocked by a Corruption Scandal8 Dec 2025 · 6 min
Two Surprising Economic Stories from ChinaIn this episode of NPR's *State of the World*, host Greg Dixon presents two unexpected economic stories from China, focusing on the rise of the pet industry and the production of Russian nesting…5 Dec 2025 · 10 min
Could Italian Pasta Disappear in the U.S.?Could Italian Pasta Disappear in the U.S.?4 Dec 2025 · 5 min
What are the Results of U.S. talks in Russia to end the war in Ukraine?What are the Results of U.S. talks in Russia to end the war in Ukraine?3 Dec 2025 · 12 min