About this episode

The episode discusses Pentagon upheaval, Venezuela's earthquakes, and explores Dolly Parton's faith and roots.

Hunter Baker has more Washington than Wednesday can hold: Pentagon upheaval, the politics of AI data centers, Social Security’s looming reckoning—and a lightning round besides. In Venezuela , an earthquake exposes a crisis years in the making, while Mary Muncy looks past Dolly Parton ’s carefully built image to the faith and roots beneath it. Plus: cheaper raccoon permits , and Maria Baer on the friend who asks, and Wednesday morning news . Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate . Additional support comes from Boyce College—which offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God’s Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction. Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family. Learn more at boycecollege.com From World Watch. A 10-minute daily news program that explores current events for students 5-12th grade. This high-energy show connects learners to the present, history and communities around the world. Join 40,000…

People in this episode

Host: Hunter Baker

Guest: Mary Muncy

Topics covered

• Pentagon upheaval
• Venezuela earthquakes
• Dolly Parton
• AI data centers
• Social Security
• current events

Keywords

• Pentagon
• Venezuela
• earthquake
• Dolly Parton
• AI
• Social Security
• current events

Sponsors

Boyce College

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dolly Parton

Places: Venezuela, Washington

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