3.23.23 Russia and China strengthen ties, synthesizers make a comeback, and atmospheric rivers explained

The World and Everything In It

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🗓️ 23 March 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Russia and China strengthen ties amidst international condemnation of war crimes in Ukraine; Congress investigates last week’s border rush in El Paso, Texas; and analog synthesizers make a comeback in pop music. Plus, an explainer on atmospheric rivers, ski lifts snowed under in California, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, an investing network that finances Christ-following entrepreneurs who demonstrate the gospel through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com And from Ridge Haven Camp and Retreat Centers offering year-round availability with its new 12,000 sq ft gym and guest housing. More at ridgehaven.org Join WORLD's multimedia training for college students and recent graduates. Accepted students receive hands-on instruction from expert journalists and a full scholarship. Apply at wji.world by March 31st.

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0:00.0	The world and everything in it is made possible by listeners like me.
0:08.0	Hi, my name is Abby Riffle and I'm a 2022 World Journalism Institute graduate working
0:14.0	as a student journalist here in Branson, Missouri.
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0:23.0	So if you want to learn the tools of the trade, go to wjidotworld and start your application.
0:29.0	I hope you enjoy today's program.
0:37.0	Good morning.
0:38.0	The leaders of Russia and China met this week as the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin.
0:44.0	What does this mean for the future of the war in Ukraine as well as China's role on the world stage?
0:49.0	Also, what's this about atmospheric rivers?
0:53.0	We have a primer from a meteorologist.
0:56.0	Plus continuing chaos at the southern border.
0:59.0	What will it take to get it under control?
1:02.0	And those old analog synthesizers are making a comeback.
1:06.0	Absolutely love the music, love the sounds, was amazed by what people can get out of these instruments.
1:12.0	And World Commentator Count Thomas on California as a failed state.
1:18.0	It's Thursday, March 23rd. This is the world and everything. And if from listeners supported World Radio, I'm Mary Riker and I'm Mourna Brown. Good morning.
1:33.0	Time now for the news with Anna Johansson Brown.
1:38.0	The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point after the collapse of two US banks in recent weeks.
1:46.0	Fed Chairman Jay Powell.
1:48.0	Our banking system is sound and resilient with strong capital and liquidity.
1:51.0	Analysts have partially blamed the collapse of Silicon Valley and signature banks on higher interest rates.
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