• State of the World from NPR

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State of the World from NPR

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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. State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories.

    Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to State of the World+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/stateoftheworld
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  • Something is Missing from London: Children

    Something is Missing from London: Children
    Sep 27 2024
    The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it's a bad sign for the future. We go to Hackney to understand the problem.

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    4 mins
  • Jordan's Unique Position in a Region at War

    Jordan's Unique Position in a Region at War
    Sep 26 2024
    The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza approaches the one year mark. Violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to escalate. And there are fears that Iran will get deeply involved with these conflicts. In a volatile moment in the region, Jordan balances a unique set of relationships with all these countries. We hear from Ayman Safadi, who is Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, about what he thinks it will take to end the conflicts.

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    8 mins
  • What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine

    What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine
    Sep 25 2024
    As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is keeping a close eye on how drones are changing the conflict. They are used by both Russia and Ukraine to watch troop movements, identify targets and drop bombs. We go to the woods of Louisiana to see what lessons the U.S. Army is incorporating into its training and understand what it might mean for future wars.

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    9 mins
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Cant get enough

Cant wait for each episode of the most important issue today. History happening now. Very professional. Wish episodes were longer, deeper. But appreciate every week day.

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