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H-1B visa program sparks debate

Jan 16, 2025 | wng.org | Anna Brown |Addie Offereins

MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Coming up next on The World and Everything In It, an immigration showdown. Most of the media attention over the past few years has focused on unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. Issues related to legal immigration pathways don’t often make the headlines. MARY REICHARD, HOST: But last week, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s appointments ignited a debate among Trump supporters. It related to a guest worker program for high-skilled immigrants, called the H1-B visa.
Fentanyl deaths decline, but the crisis persists

Nov 21, 2024 | wng.org | Anna Brown

MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Coming up next on The World and Everything in It: opioid deaths. For the in six years, deaths from drug overdose are declining in the US…, and experts aren’t sure exactly why. The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows fatal overdoses are down almost 15 percent. That’s about 16,000 fewer deaths than the year before. And in some states, even fewer people are dying of drug overdose.
Addressing California homelessness and drug addiction

Oct 24, 2024 | wng.org | Anna Brown |Addie Offereins

MYRNA BROWN, HOST: It’s Thursday the 24th of October. We’re so glad to have you along for today’s edition of The World and Everything in It. Good morning, I’m Myrna Brown. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Up first: A ballot measure to fight crime. California’s proponents of Proposition 36 say the measure puts teeth back into fighting crime. It would give local officials the ability to move more people into shelter and addiction treatment.
Ukraine’s coming winter

Oct 3, 2024 | wng.org | Anna Brown

MARY REICHARD, HOST: Today is Thursday, October 3rd. Thank you for turning to WORLD Radio to help start your day. Good morning. I’m Mary Reichard. MYRNA BROWN, HOST: And I’m Myrna Brown. Coming next on The World and Everything in It: Ukraine, with bitter winter on the way. WORLD’s Anna Johansen Brown brings us the story of one family trying to plan ahead. LIZA: Sometimes we are just waiting for some sirens, because we are like, okay, what are they doing right now? What are they preparing for us?
Stemming the flood

Sep 24, 2024 | wng.org | Anna Brown

NICK EICHER, HOST: Coming up next on The World and Everything in It:The U.S. southern border. Illegal border crossings have hit record numbers under the Biden-Harris administration: More than 10 million people have been reported to enter the country illegally since President Biden took office. The numbers peaked late last year, with nearly a quarter million illegal crossings in December alone. In the number was about half that … but still, six figures.
History Book: Significant breakthroughs

Sep 9, 2024 | wng.org | Anna Brown

NICK EICHER, HOST: Today is Monday, September 9th. Good morning! This is The World and Everything in It from listener-supported WORLD Radio. I’m Nick Eicher. MYRNA BROWN, HOST: And I’m Myrna Brown. Next, the WORLD History Book. Today, the debut of a breakthrough breakfast pastry. Then, the first manmade object hits the moon. But first, a scientist who studied dog drool, sort of. Here’s Anna Johansen Brown. AUDIO: [Bell] Pavlov’s aim was to discover what caused saliva to flow.
Hospice behind bars

Sep 3, 2024 | wng.org | Addie Offereins |Anna Brown

NICK EICHER, HOST: Coming up next on The World and Everything in It: Aging in prison. As of last year, the U.S. median age had hit its highest level ever, almost 40 years old. In the U.S. prison system you really see it. Soon, one in three inmates will be 50 or older. We’re talking 400,000 prisoners. MARY REICHARD, HOST: Are prisons equipped for the challenges of aging? Are taxpayers going to be able to pay the costs? And are there other options? Here’s WORLD’s Anna Johansen Brown.
San Francisco’s solution to homelessness

Aug 27, 2024 | wng.org | Addie Offereins |Anna Brown

MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Coming up next on The World and Everything in It: local policies on homelessness. Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered cities to clear encampments of homeless people. Soon after that —AUDIO: It’s a controversial push to get San Francisco’s unhoused population out of town. —the mayor of San Francisco got involved. Mayor London Breed announced her crackdown on public camping: offering bus tickets when city shelters are full.
Letter: Payout changed trajectory of non-profit

Aug 24, 2024 | cdispatch.com | Anna Brown

During the very early spring of 2024 I was contacted by Danette Clear Moore letting me know that Sunshine Stables was selected to be one of three non-profits in the running for the payout from the 100+ Women Who Care organization. Fast forward to today and Sunshine Stables had been busy utilizing the grand prize donation awarded to us from 100+ Women Who Care. When Sunshine Stables’ name was drawn as the winner for the $19,000 total it quite literally changed the trajectory of our year.
History Book: President Nixon withdraws troops from Vietnam

Jul 1, 2024 | wng.org | Anna Brown

NICK EICHER, HOST: Today is Monday, July 1, 2024. 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. Today, an iconic landmark is presented to the United States. And, placing Bibles in hotel rooms. EICHER: But first, American soldiers set out for home. Here’s WORLD reporter Anna Johansen Brown.