The World and Everything In It

On Washington Wednesday, what to expect when Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom prepare to debate red state versus blue state policies on Thursday; on World Tour, news from Norway, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and China; and Christians from Texas volunteer to feed hungry people in Israel. Plus, a runaway forklift in Michigan, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org. From Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

Hamas’ hostage deal with Israel helps the terror group change the subject; Dutch voters reject ruling parties in favor of the anti-imigration, anti-Islam Party of Freedom; and raising refugee children to hold onto their Christian traditions in Ohio. Plus, Miriam-Webster’s word of 2023, Nathanael Blake on men and marriage, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast. From WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org. And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, oral arguments about veteran benefits and whether the US government can be sued under the Fair Credit Reporting Act; on the Monday Moneybeat, the board behind OpenAI’s tumultuous coup and counter coup ; and on the World History Book, 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy is shot. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Unlocking the power of faith-based financing for your startup. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast. And from WaterStone, helping believers transform non-cash assets—including real estate—into tax-deductible donations to preferred charities. More on how charitable giving can make a bigger impact at WaterStone.org.

In his book Unpacking Forgiveness Pastor Chris Brauns helps Christians think through forgiveness informed by the gospel. If you enjoyed this longer interview, please let us know be emailing us at editor@wng.org or leave us a comment/review here. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s not insurance, it’s a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

On Culture Friday, what’s behind the disturbing trend of young Western women converting to Islam; the big budget movies Napoleon and Wish are disappointments; and Listener Feedback for November. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.

Voters in Argentina elect an economist as president; American farmers are aging but the next generation faces barriers to taking over the farms; and staff Thanksgiving reflections. Plus, calling the Butterball turkey hotline, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com. From Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-A And from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

On Washington Wednesday, the US and China walked away from a meeting last week without resolving pressing issues; on World Tour, news from Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bangladesh, and France; and teaching French school children about Thanksgiving requires more than costumes and pumpkin pie. Plus, a deer charges through a Wisconsin noodle restaurant, commentary from Janie B. Cheaney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world From Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com. And from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W

Calls for more electric vehicles in the US raise questions about the environmental impact of mining the necessary materials; Arab nations don’t agree on what should come after a ceasefire if it happened; and what goes into one family’s tradition of making apple butter from scratch. Plus, a horse breaks free on a cargo airplane after takeoff, commentary from A. S. Ibrahim, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-A From Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world And from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

On Legal Docket, how the right to bear arms relates to restraining orders in situations of domestic abuse; on the Monday Moneybeat, listener questions about state debt, presidential influence on the economy, and the housing market; and on the World History Book, the story behind the hymn It is Well. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast Season 6, featuring testimonies like Ray Comfort - who had a thriving business, beautiful wife, and successful career - but despaired of living. On your podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com. From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W And from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

On Culture Friday, free speech wins in Finland while life loses in the UK; new installments in the Hunger Games and Trolls movie franchises fail to inspire; and a classic Advent resource for families who enjoy reading stories aloud together. Plus, Word Play with George Grant and the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD From Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

State laws protecting children from transgender procedures face legal challenges that might end up at the Supreme Court; the nine justices of the Supreme Court release a code of ethics that fails to please critics; and special needs sports. Plus, popular pet names, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD And from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast

On Washington Wednesday, funding the government ahead of Friday’s deadline; on World Tour, news from Somalia, South Africa, Europe, Honduras, and India; and a community gathering aimed at building cross-cultural friendships in a town that used to practice redlining. Plus, croc bites man and man bites back, commentary from William Inboden, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast From Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

Israeli forces move forward with fighting Hamas forces in Gaza City; the risks of recreational marijuana outweigh the benefits in Ohio; and a pastor in Washington reflects calls for leading with clarity on Biblical sexuality. Plus, losing a toolbag in space, commentary from Hunter Baker, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD From Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

On Legal Docket, due process when police seize vehicles in drug raids; on Moneybeat, America’s creditworthiness and oil prices; and on the World History Book, Jim Jones’ cult followers in Jonestown commit mass suicide 45 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD And from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast

On Culture Friday, what’s behind Ohio enshrining a right to abortion in its constitution; The Marvels brings underperforming storylines together in a compelling way; and life in a lighthouse in Kennebunkport, Maine. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W From Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world And from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljustice

Ohio voters pass a measure to enshrine a right to abortion in the state constitution; city officials face legal challenges to clearing homeless encampments; and honoring war veterans in their final hours. Plus, Nacho typical cheese contest, cleaning up after Hurricane Otis, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljustice From Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-A And from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

On Washington Wednesday, the strengths and weaknesses of political polling heading into 2024; on World Tour, news from Nepal, South Africa, Germany, and Colombia; and a stained glass artist puts together the pieces of his origin story. Plus, National Cappuccino Day, commentary from Ryan Bomberger, and the Wednesday morning news

Jewish university students see rising threats of antisemitism on campus; efforts to curtail antisemitism raise questions about First Amendment liberties; and on Classic Book of the Month, a book about forgiveness in hard situations. Plus, an inconvenient convenience store in China, commentary from Janie. B. Cheaney, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Dordt’s Master of Public Administration program provides training in areas like leadership and policy analysis. More at Dordt.edu/M-P-A From Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world And from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljustice

On Legal Docket, a case about whether blocking a cranky citizen on social media is a First Amendment violation; on the Monday Moneybeat, potential warning signs in a new jobs report; and on the World History Book, Microsoft Windows hits the market. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway and the book Reforming Criminal Justice. Attorney Matthew Martens explores whether the American criminal justice system truly reflects love of neighbor. crossway.org/reformingcriminaljustice From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-W And from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

On Culture Friday, how critical theory used to push sexual liberation is now justifying the actions of radical Islamists like Hamas; the historical fiction film Master and Commander turns 20; and on Ask the Editor for November, questions about the Legal Docket Podcast and why The World and Everything in It is structured the way it is. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.org From Samaritan Ministries, connecting Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially when there’s a medical need. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast. And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com