The World

A program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

For this Ghanaian American headed to Stanford, supporting her community — even from afar — is her top priority

Kaylyn Noah is attending Stanford and while she’s got a lot on her mind about what lies ahead, she is most concerned about staying connected to her roots.

‘A whole bunch of goodness’: Chef Alexander Smalls talks about new cookbook of African home cooking

Food

Native Americans hold National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving in solidarity with Indigenous struggles around the globe

Human rights

The Italy-Albania migrant deal seems set for failure. One Albanian town still wants it to succeed. 

Migration

After 1,000 days of full-scale war with Russia, is there a mood shift in Ukraine?

Ukraine

Fighting for the future in Germany

Conflict & Justice

In recent years, as the far-right party, AfD, has gained support in Germany, historians there have broadened their work educating about the Holocaust to include efforts against present-day racism and xenophobia.

In the dry Colorado River Delta, the future of these green oases hangs in the balance

Environment

The Colorado River used to flow all the way to the Pacific Ocean. But climate change and steady demand mean that it dries up before it ever gets there. In the part of Mexico where the river once turned into the sea, environmentalists are hoping there’s political will to make things a little greener. KUNC’s Alex Hager has the story.

In Gaza, people find moments of normalcy, joy and resilience despite the horrors of war

Israel-Hamas war

There is likely no one among the more than 2 million Palestinians in Gaza who hasn’t been touched by war in some way. Over 43,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks, and many have been injured and displaced. Most of Gaza lies in ruins. Yet, people are persevering and nurturing each other when and where they can. 

The iconic Al-Hadba minaret has been restored in Mosul

Religion

The Al-Hadba minaret was part of the centuries-old Great Mosque of al-Nuri when it was destroyed in 2017 by ISIS. Now, a multi-year rebuilding effort involving the United Arab Emirates, UNESCO and local Iraqi craftsmen is complete. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Iraqi photojournalist Ali Al-Baroodi about the significance of the restoration and the ongoing efforts to restore Mosul’s old city.

In Okinawa, an independence movement finds an unlikely ally

Japan in Focus

For a small but vocal group of mostly older activists, reclaiming Okinawa’s history as the Ryukyu Kingdom and pushing for independence from Japan is a deeply personal mission. It’s being supported by an unlikely ally: Beijing.