History

History Book – Presidential succession, and ping-pong

April 5, 2021 Katie Gaultney Culture & Arts, History
NICK EICHER, HOST: Next up on The World and Everything in It: The WORLD History Book. Today, playing ping-pong for peace. But first, the passing of a president. Here’s WORLD senior correspondent Katie Gaultney.

History Book – Coca Cola, and the Game of Life

March 29, 2021 Kristen Flavin History
NICK EICHER, HOST: Next up on The World and Everything in It: The WORLD History Book. Today, simple pleasures: game night, a refreshing soda, and the open road. Here’s senior correspondent Katie Gaultney.

Reading about race with kids

March 23, 2021 Emily Whitten Books, History, Race
NICK EICHER, HOST: Today is Tuesday, March 23rd. Thank you for turning to WORLD Radio to help start your day.  Good morning. I’m Nick Eicher. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. A year ago, a book titled Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You became a number one New York Times and Amazon bestseller.

History Book – Lewis & Clark head home

March 22, 2021 Katie Gaultney History
NICK EICHER, HOST: Next up on The World and Everything in It: The WORLD History Book.

Word Play – Nursery rhymes

March 19, 2021 George Grant History
MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Today is Friday, March 19th. Good morning! This is The World and Everything in It from listener-supported WORLD Radio. I’m Myrna Brown. MEGAN BASHAM, HOST: And I’m Megan Basham.

Living through two pandemics

March 18, 2021 Sarah Schweinsberg Aging, Family & Society, Health, History
MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Today is Thursday, March 18th. You’re listening to WORLD Radio and we’re so glad you are! Good morning. I’m Myrna Brown. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Coming next on The World and Everything in It: living history. 

The real Saint Patrick

March 17, 2021 Paul Butler History, Religion
MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Today is Wednesday, March 17th. We’re so glad you’ve tuned in to WORLD Radio.  Top of the mornin’ to ya. I’m Myrna Brown. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Top of the mornin’ to you!  Coming next on The World and Everything in It: St. Patrick’s Day!

History Book – Italian unification, and gambling in Nevada

March 15, 2021 Katie Gaultney History
NICK EICHER, HOST: Today is Monday, March 15th. Good morning! This is The World and Everything in It from listener-supported WORLD Radio. I’m Nick Eicher. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Next up: The WORLD History Book.

History Book – The Wealth of Nations, and Antonin Scalia

March 8, 2021 Katie Gaultney History
NICK EICHER, HOST: Next up on The World and Everything in It: tackling social studies, civics, and science. Sounds like back to school! So let’s crack open our WORLD History Book with senior correspondent Katie Gaultney.

Classic Book of the Month – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

March 2, 2021 Emily Whitten Books, Culture & Arts, History
NICK EICHER, HOST: Today is Tuesday, March 2nd. Thank you for turning to WORLD Radio to help start your day.  Good morning. I’m Nick Eicher. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Coming next on The World and Everything in It: our Classic Book of the Month.