World Bank
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An international development and financial institution whose leadership has shaped modern development policy and poverty reduction agendas. Podcasts reference the organization in discussions spanning development economics, global financial policy, sustainability initiatives with major corporations, and economic crisis analysis. The organization has also faced criticism regarding its fossil fuel funding restrictions and its research dissemination effectiveness.
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Episode Mentions
In Pursuit of Development · Apr 8, 2026
Can aid still fight poverty? | Elina Scheja
“Referenced for building AI databases to scrutinize RCT evidence and package findings for country teams; collaborating on impact evaluation integration”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 8, 2026
Linda Robinson on Iran and Trump’s Threat, Matthew McGuire on U.S. Strategy, Lisa Diekmann on Yellowstone
“Matthew McGuire served as former U.S. director and discussed global economic impacts of the Iran conflict”
In Pursuit of Development · Apr 1, 2026
Can Asia still deliver the development dream? | Philip Schellekens
“Schellekens worked there 20+ years; discussed for jobs agenda focus and development strategy advisory work”
Macroaggressions · Mar 20, 2026
Flashback Friday | #444: Chopping Down The Family Tree
“Alleged involvement in financing and coordinating global depopulation programs”
ImpactAlpha Podcasts · Mar 4, 2026
CaribGROW fund seeks to bridge equity financing gaps for Caribbean food systems
“Previous employer of Tirtha Patel contributing to her development finance background”
Macroaggressions · Mar 4, 2026
#626: Playing the Back Nine of the 2020’s
“Rockefeller-created institution used to impose debt slavery on developing nations through predatory lending and policy coercion”
Masters in Business · Feb 27, 2026
Financial Products for Hedging with Vest Co-Founder Jeff Chang
“Chang's first job post-MBA, translating energy companies in China”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 27, 2026
Mike Vigil on Cartels, Matthew McGuire on Tariffs, John Baick on Online Accusations
“Matthew McGuire served as former executive director, discussing tariffs, sanctions, and global economic policy impacts”
Macroaggressions · Feb 25, 2026
#624: Bulls, Bears, & Birds
“Represented at Bulls, Bears, and Birds financial sector pandemic preparedness event”
All Things Sustainable · Feb 20, 2026
CSO Insights: How tire giant Michelin manages sustainability across a global supply chain
“Development agency partnering with Michelin on smallholder farmer capacity building projects”
In Pursuit of Development · Feb 11, 2026
Six economists and the making of modern development – David Engerman
“Discussed as institution where Mahbubul Haq worked to push development agenda and Robert McNamara served as president promoting poverty focus”
TRIGGERnometry · Feb 10, 2026
How Net Zero Destroyed Britain
“Criticized for refusing funding for bottled gas programs in developing countries like Burkina Faso due to fossil fuel restrictions”
The Watch Floor with Sarah Adams · Feb 10, 2026
Why Lebanon Matters to American Security
“Cited as source for classification of Lebanon's economic collapse as one of top three most severe since mid-19th century”
In Pursuit of Development · Feb 4, 2026
Making evidence actually usable – Lindsey Moore
“Referenced for statistic that 60% of their reports are never downloaded, illustrating evidence usability problem”
What Now? with Trevor Noah · Jan 20, 2026
Prime Minister Mia Mottley: Climate, Immigration, and the Power of Small Nations
“Discussed as needing reform in leadership selection and lending criteria; Mottley argues current per-capita GDP metrics disadvantage vulnerable small states”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Dec 4, 2025
Why Are You Gay? Milo Yiannopoulos Explains.
“Halted lending to Uganda in response to anti-homosexuality legislation, demonstrating institutional enforcement of sexual ideology”
Pekingology · Nov 25, 2025
China's Demographic Dilemma
“Dr. O'Keefe spent 28 years at the World Bank, working across regions including East Asia, informing his demographic expertise”
Capitalisn't · Nov 6, 2025
Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic
“Milanovic served as lead economist at World Bank during peak neoliberal thinking period”