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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 41 MIN

Venezuelans take quake rescue efforts into their own hands

from The World | YouTube · host PRX

In the absence of help from officials, volunteers across Venezuela are turning their skills into disaster relief. Also, a conversation about how global odor pollution may be affecting plants, pollinators and entire ecosystems. And, after a stunning World Cup defeat of the German team, we break down what penalty shootouts actually are. Plus, immigration courtroom “angels” who help people understand what’s happening as they make their way through the court system.Photo credit: Ariana Cubillos/APWe made our goal of $30,000! Thank you. 💙 If you haven’t given yet, there’s still time! Our 2:1 match is live until midnight tonight. Your support and generosity mean so much and help power our small, but mighty newsroom. Give now.

In the absence of help from officials, volunteers across Venezuela are turning their skills into disaster relief. Also, a conversation about how global odor pollution may be affecting plants, pollinators and entire ecosystems. And, after a stunning World Cup defeat of the German team, we break down what penalty shootouts actually are. Plus, immigration courtroom “angels” who help people understand what’s happening as they make their way through the court system. Photo credit: Ariana Cubillos/AP We made our goal of $30,000! Thank you. 💙 If you haven’t given yet, there’s still time! Our 2:1 match is live until midnight tonight. Your support and generosity mean so much and help power our small, but mighty newsroom. Give now.

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