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Archive for April 21st, 2009
Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama’s embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? It’s a mixed report card. And we end with a segment on robots. They’re already helping soldiers dispose of improvised explosive devices, and helping ordinary folks vacuum the floors. What’s next for ‘bots? Listen
Entire program – April 21, 2009
Today on The World: President Obama focuses on the Middle East, as he hosts the King of Jordan at the White House; Also, a US decision not to renegotiate NAFTA right now gets mixed reviews in Mexico; Plus what actor Jackie Chan thinks about freedom in China — and why he might wish he hadn’t [...]
President Obama focusing on Mideast (4:20)
President Obama met with the King of Jordan today at the White House. Mr. Obama says he’s a strong supporter of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. But as The World’s Aaron Schachter reports, many in the Middle East are doubtful that President Obama or anybody else could bring about significant change in the region right [...]
Considering a two-state solution (4:00)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Joel Rubin, Government Affairs Director for “J Street,” a political action committee and lobbying group. The group represents pro-Israel, pro-peace American Jews and their allies, and supports a two-state solution for the Middle East.
NAFTA stays as is (3:45)
The World’s Lorne Matalon reports on how Mexico is reacting to the Obama Administration’s decision not to seek a renegotiation of NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico’s government doesn’t want to re-open the trade deal. But critics in Mexico are disappointed, because they feel NAFTA has hurt Mexicans economically.
Next day at the UN conference on racism (1:00)
On the first day of the UN conference on racism, Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad provoked a walk out with his speech labeling Israel a racist state. Anchor Marco Werman has this quick note on the second day of the UN conference on racism.
Policing the police at the G20 meeting (3:30)
The British government launched hearings today into the actions of some police officers during the G20 summit in London earlier this month. Police have been accused of attacking protesters at the summit — and one of the confrontations may have led to a protester’s death. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.
Jackie Chan’s freedom comments (4:00)
Movie star Jackie Chan is on the defensive after he said that “too much freedom” might be bad for China. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Mary Kay Magistad in Beijing about how the comment went down in Beijing.
More cyber attacks on the Pentagon (4:00)
The Pentagon is increasingly falling prey to cyber-attacks. The latest incident involved the multi-billion-dollar Joint Strike Fighter project. The Defense Department is pointing the finger at China. Siobhan Gorman reported the story for today’s Wall Street Journal. She speaks with anchor Marco Werman.
World Digital Library goes live (3:00)
A UNESCO project went online today. It’s the World Digital Library. It’s a collaboration among libraries and cultural institutions around the world that are making some of their treasures available on line. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story.
Play on rape in Congo wins Pulitzer (4:00)
Playwright Lynn Nottage has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play “Ruined.” Anchor Marco Werman speak with Nottage about the play’s difficult subject matter: the rape of two women in war-torn the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Geo answer (3:45)
The answer to the Geo Quiz is the Yucatan Peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico. Graduate students Antonio Seliz and Jill Deppe regularly travel there to study birds and they sent us this audio-postcard.
Global Hit (8:15)
Tomorrow is election day in South Africa. The ruling party, the African National Congress, is expected to retain power. That likely means the ANC’s controversial leader, Jacob Zuma, would become president. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with author Alex Russell about his new book, “Bring Me My Machine Gun: The Battle for the Soul of South [...]
World Digital Library goes live (3:00)
A UNESCO project went online today. It’s the World Digital Library. It’s a collaboration among libraries and cultural institutions around the world that are making some of their treasures available on line. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story. http://www.wdl.org/en/
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