The World

Get a fresh perspective of people, events and trends that shape our world. Host Marco Werman covers a wide range of topics, including science, business, technology, sports, art and music. A mix of news, features, interviews and music from around the world presents an engaging portrait of the global community. Produced by BBC World Service, Public Radio International and WGBH Radio Boston. Note: Regular host Lisa Mullins is on sabbatical.

About Marco Werman

In addition to his role as senior producer for PRI's "The World," Marco Werman serves as the program's music expert and substitute host. He has been working in journalism since the age of 16, and his experience includes documentary photography, print, radio and television. Read full bio.

"The World" Funders

Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Ford Foundation
Freeman Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Nan and Bill Harris
Henry Luce Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Ploughshares Fund
PRI Program Fund
The Compton Foundation
Ken and Lucy Lehman
WGBH Fund for Environmental Reporting
Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment
Kendeda Fund
NASA
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Medtronic Foundation
Vanguard
IBM
"The Economist"