11.14.25 The feminization of everything, 1950s movies about the allure of fame, and our “ism” addiction

The World and Everything In It

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🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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On Culture Friday, Katie McCoy explains feminist critical theory; Max Belz reviews classic movies about the allure of fame; and on Word Play, George Grant describes our “ism” addiction. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Asbury University's honors program. Where rigorous academics meet deep thinking and spiritual growth. asbury.edu/honorsFrom His Words Abiding in You, a Podcast where listeners memorize Bible verses in each episode. His Words Abiding in You, on all podcast apps.And from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online.

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0:00.0	Good morning. Critical Theory is reshaping young women, but the Christian answer is not to prefer the masculine to the feminine.
0:13.0	Coming up, Culture Friday with Katie McCoy, also two movies turning 75 that tackle the high cost of fame.
0:20.6	And so many people know me.
0:22.6	I wish I did.
0:23.6	I wish someone would tell me about me.
0:26.6	And a little word playism for November, George Grant, later on.
0:30.6	It's Friday, November 14th.
0:39.7	This is The World and Everything in it from listener-supported World Radio.
0:44.1	I'm Merna Brown.
0:45.2	And I'm Nick Eicher.
0:46.3	Good morning.
0:48.6	Up next, Ken Covington with today's news.
0:52.5	The government is once again open for business and federal workers are back on
0:57.3	the job, but for how long? The current funding package will last through the holidays, but it's set to
1:03.2	expire at the end of January. Republican Congresswoman Laurel Lee. We just saw how terrible this is
1:09.4	for the American people and how many people are affected.
1:12.5	You know, most Americans can't just float a paycheck.
1:15.3	She says she does not believe the government will shut down again at the end of January or anytime soon.
1:20.8	But the tone is not exactly harmonious on Capitol Hill.
1:24.7	House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats held a news conference
1:28.3	Thursday slamming the deal that ended the shutdown. House Democrats are here on the Capitol
1:34.0	steps to reiterate our strong opposition to the spending bill because it fails to address the
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