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State of the World from NPR

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.

Episodes

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Encore: Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?

28 Nov 2025
7m
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Encore: Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter’s Eyes to the World

27 Nov 2025
7m
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Surf’s Down in Munich

26 Nov 2025
5m
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China’s Split-Screen Economy

25 Nov 2025
4m
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The podcast episode, "State of the World," from NPR, focuses on China's "split screen economy," highlighting a contradiction between a booming technology industry and dim prospects for other economic indicators and Chinese workers. NPR's Emily Feng reports from a tech conference in Beijing, showcasing innovations in AI...

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How are Negotiations for a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Going?

24 Nov 2025
10m
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Untangling Home Ownership in Syria After a Long War

21 Nov 2025
5m
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The U.S. Escalates Pressure on Venezuela

20 Nov 2025
8m
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China, the U.S. and the World’s Energy Future

19 Nov 2025
7m
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What’s Next for Israel’s Prime Minister?

18 Nov 2025
4m
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Fishermen in Ecuador Contend with Drug Gangs and U.S. Military Strikes

17 Nov 2025
7m
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The Culture War Over Pigeon Feeding in Mumbai

14 Nov 2025
5m
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Searching for Survivors 40 Years After One of Latin America’s Deadliest Disasters

13 Nov 2025
5m
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A Month into the Ceasefire in Gaza, What’s Next?

12 Nov 2025
4m
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The Women Fighting on Ukraine’s Front Lines

12 Nov 2025
10m
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State of the World from NPR-11.10.2025

10 Nov 2025
8m
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Racing to Save a Ukrainian Archaeological Site Exposed by the War

07 Nov 2025
6m
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In Dharamshala, Tibetans Worry About Preserving Their Identity

06 Nov 2025
5m
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Our Correspondent is Finally Allowed into Gaza

05 Nov 2025
6m
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The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria

04 Nov 2025
8m
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An Annual Ritual in the West Bank Now Under Threat

03 Nov 2025
7m
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