State of the World from NPR

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 w...
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World, Reordering: NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals Trends in Americans' View of Foreign Policy

Jan 9th, 2026 11:11 PM

A new NPR/Ipsos poll found Americans across the political spectrum want the U.S. to be the moral leader of the world, but far fewer believe it actually is.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?

Jan 8th, 2026 11:48 PM

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is now is the U.S. But back in Venezuela, the country’s new leadership looks a lot like the old. We look at who’s now leading the government in Caracas.  Also, President Trump ran on a campaign of no US involvement in foreign wars. But since he took office, the US military has struck Iran, Yemen, Nigeria, Syria and Venezuela, and made threats against others. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela

Jan 7th, 2026 11:48 PM

After a two-week chase, U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Britain. The tanker was originally bound for Venezuela, but changed course to avoid the U.S. ships, setting off an extended drama at sea. And Danes and Greenlanders respond to President Donald Trump’s remarks that Greenland should be annexed by the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike

Jan 7th, 2026 12:57 AM

NPR’s Eyder Peralta is in Colombia on the border with Venezuela, and speaks with residents days after American forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to the U.S. And President Trump’s comments about Greenland dominate a meeting of world leaders gathering to discuss Ukraine.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal Court

Jan 6th, 2026 12:28 AM

The U.S. seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro during a weekend attack on the country. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S. and pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in Manhattan. We hear the latest and look back at Maduro’s political career. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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