The World
The World, co-hosted by Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, is public radio's longest-running daily global news program, produced by PRX and GBH. It covers international affairs for US audiences. With 30 episodes, a daily cadence and median length near 50 minutes, estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), roughly $900 to $2,000 per mid-roll ad.
Daily global news for an engaged, older, mainly US public radio audience
- Daily hour-long news episodes with a steady 50-minute median length suit host-read placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 935 ratings with a 4.6 average, signalling a loyal listener base.
- The website claims a 2.5 million weekly US broadcast listenership, a large reach beyond the podcast.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news segments, reporting, interview
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 48 to 52 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PRXGBH
- Categories promoted
- public media underwriting
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists major funders and a sponsor section without named brands in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover war, deportations and protests (e.g. 'Houthis draw Saudi Arabia deeper into war'), which is news reporting rather than flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | theworld.org/programs/the-world |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id278196007 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/pri/theworld |
Benchmark score: 49 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Maduro's legal case update | 2026-10-16 | 50 min |
| In southern Lebanon, coming home doesn't mean feeling safe | 2026-10-15 | 50 min |
| Houthis draw Saudi Arabia deeper into war | 2026-10-14 | 51 min |
| Nord Stream sabotage trial puts Germany in a delicate position | 2026-10-13 | 50 min |
| Voter roll purge ignites protest march in India | 2026-10-12 | 50 min |
| Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navi Pillay | 2026-10-09 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, along with their team of reporters and producers, bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.
About The World
The World is a daily global news podcast co-hosted by Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, produced by PRX and GBH in Boston. According to the website, it is public radio's longest-running daily global news program, with an hour-long format and episodes released every weekday, as the feed shows daily updates over the past month.
The show covers international affairs for American listeners, framing foreign events through reporters and producers who connect global stories to local US perspectives. Apple Podcasts lists 935 ratings with a 4.6 average. Listener figures are estimates, not published data: the ratings count and the claimed 2.5 million weekly US broadcast listenership suggest a sizeable, mostly US audience skewing older.
No sponsors are visible in the feed, and the website credits PRX and GBH as producers and lists major funders. Public media underwriting rules apply, and the estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode would typically support a host-read placement of roughly $900 to $2,000, subject to those rules. Brands in financial services, travel or education should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The World can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The World
How much does The World charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $900 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on 50,000 to 80,000 estimated downloads per episode. Public media underwriting rules may limit what can be sold.
What is The World about?
The World is a daily public radio news podcast from PRX and GBH, hosted by Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler. It covers international affairs and global stories for American listeners.
How do I contact The World about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Confirm underwriting rules before sending a proposal.
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