
What in the World
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<p>Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.</p>
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7/26/2023
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Recent Episodes

July 17, 2026
Why football fans feel devastated when their team loses
Associate Professor of Psychology Martha Newson explains to host Hannah Gelbart why football fans experience profound devastation when their team loses, exploring the deep psychological roots of this emotional connection.

July 16, 2026
Why being a tattoo artist was illegal in South Korea for so long?
BBC Reporter Lee Hyun Choi explores the history and changing perceptions of tattoo artistry in South Korea, interviewing tattoo artists about evolving stigma.

July 15, 2026
How periods can affect your ADHD
Dr. Jessica Agnew-Blais discusses her groundbreaking study exploring how menstrual cycles impact ADHD symptoms in women, offering insights into a previously under-researched area.
783 total episodes available with 331 transcripts
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<p>Helping you make sense of what’s happening in your world. Big stories, small stories and everything in between. Understand more, feel better. Five days a week, Monday to Friday.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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