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The World was PRI's first co-production -- the company now has a number of productions. It was also the first news co-production of the BBC World Service. For the BBC, The World was conceived as stand-alone programme and also as a template for future co-productions which might serve to expand the reach of BBC World Service resources. At its launch, it was the first program dedicated to focusing on providing global news and making the global-local connection for Americans on a daily basis. According to the PRI website/releases, PRI currently distributes the show to more than 280 public radio stations across the United States. The program reaches more than 2.5 million listeners every week in broadcast alone. It is primarily hosted by Lisa Mullins in Boston, Massachusetts, but often includes substitute hosts Marco Werman, Katy Clark and Jeb Sharp when Mullins is in the field. Werman is currently hosting the program while Mullins is on sabbatical. The World was the first daily nationally syndicated public radio program to begin podcasting some of its content, notably its coverage of technology. This began with its technology podcast, which began on February 11, 2005, hosted by Clark Boyd. Today, numerous podcasts are available by topical area and entire programs are available via podcast. As of October 2009, the program also now airs on CBC Radio One in Canada from 1 to 2 a.m. weekdays. |
