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Archive for June 16th, 2009
Entire program – June 16, 2009
Today on The World: Iran’s Islamic leadership say it’s prepared for a partial recount….thousands of protesters still swarm the capital; Efforts to save the Tasmanian devil from a deadly cancer that threatens to wipe out the species; and a second chance to enjoy the life’s work of Bunny Wailer – he’s re-mastering his song catalog. [...]
Trouble in Tehran
The World’s Laura Lynch has the latest on the turmoil in Iran, where thousands are still thronging the streets to protest last Friday’s election results. Listen
A journalist’s view of Iran
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi about her views on the developments in Iran since last Friday’s elections. Saberi worked as a reporter in Iran for six years until she was arrested and jailed this winter on charges of espionage. She was released last month. Listen
Tasmanian Devil on the Brink of Extinction
A deadly cancer is threatening to wipe out Tasmania’s most famous resident — the Tasmanian devil. Reporter Jake Warga has the story. Listen
A butterfly comeback
Anchor Marco Werman has details on the successful re-introduction of the large blue butterfly… 30 years after it was declared extinct in Britain. Listen
US tries to win over Afghans
The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on the efforts of US Marines in Afghanistan to get Afghans to take sides against the Taliban. It’s one of the latest strategies for fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan. Listen
New leadership for North Korea
The son of North Korea’s ailing leader Kim Jong Il was rumored to have visited China’s president last week in Beijing. That’s fueling suspicions that Kim’s third son has been anointed to be North Korea’s next leader. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad has more. Listen
Swine flu update
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the CBC’s Patricia Bell for an update on the outbreak of swine flu that’s hit the Inuit population of northern Canada…as well as an update on her own health. Bell has been under quarantine as a suspected case of swine flu. Listen
Geo answer for June 16, 2009
The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Australia, home to the new unofficial currency…. the Baroon Dollar. The World’s Alex Gallafent has more. Listen
Global Hit: Bunny Wailer
Singer Bunny Wailer has had a long career — first with Bob Marley, then as a successful solo artist. Now he’s re-mastered his song catalogue. Anchor Marco Werman finds out what’s coming up. Listen
Reporter’s Journal: Snapshots of Kenya II
The World’s Andrea Crossan is criss-crossing Kenya. In this installment of her Reporter’s Journal, she visits Mpala Research Center and Conservancy, and comes face-to-face with everything from wild dogs to symbiotic ants.
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