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Archive for June, 2009
Protesters of all ages
Pictures from the demonstrations in Iran show mostly young people, but the face of opposition supporters spans all ages. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with one of the protesters, a 65-year-old man, who’s been out in the streets of Tehran. Listen
Arrests in Tehran
The World’s Laura Lynch reports on the Iranian protesters who are being arrested by authorities in Tehran. Listen
American drones in Pakistan
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The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on the controversy surrounding U-S drones strikes in Pakistan. There’s growing resentment in Pakistan because of how many civilians are killed by the missiles. Download MP3
Music returns to Afghanistan
When the Taliban ran Afghanistan, music was banned. But it’s making a come-back. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports on a new music school in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Listen
Post-war mystery in Kosovo
The war in Kosovo ended ten years ago. But it’s still not clear what happened to Kosovo Serbs who disappeared right after the conflict ended in 1999. Reporter Michael Montgomery has been looking into that — and found evidence that some of the disappeared were smuggled out of Kosovo by separatist ethnic Albanian forces. Listen
John Lennon remembered in Prague
Anchor Marco Werman introduces a Czech man with memories of the John Lennon wall in Prague. Listen
Geo answer
Today’s answer is the Sudanese state of South Kurdufan. That’s where emergency medical doctor James Maskalyk spent 6 months as a volunteer for Doctors Without Borders. He’s written a book about his experience…and tells anchor Marco Werman about it. Listen
Global Hit: Youssou N’Dour Documentary
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi the director of a documentary film that focuses on Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour and his controversial 2004 album “Egypt.” The album was controversial in Senegal because it mixed music and religion. Listen
Global economic crisis
President Barack Obama has announced a major reform of banking regulation to prevent future financial crises. The overhaul will require big banks to put more money aside against future losses to curb excessive risk taking. Consumers will get a special agency to protect their interests and regulate mortgages and credit cards. In outlining the reforms, President Obama described them as the biggest shake-up of the US system of financial regulation since the 1930s.
Entire program – June 17, 2009
Today on The World: Afghan authorities engage in secret talks with members of the Taliban; Plus — more protests in Tehran – we’ll have the latest news and we’ll gauge the power of text messages, posts and tweets to inspire dissent in Iran. Listen
Twitter’s role in Iran protests
Tens of thousands of Iranians marched in the streets of Tehran today, despite a government crackdown on protests and the news media. The World’s Alex Gallafent explores the role played by the social networking site Twitter in the ongoing protests in Iran. Listen
Deciphering the messages from Iran
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Laura Lynch — who is just back from Tehran — and with Iranian-American Azadeh Moaveni, about the unrest in Iran and how it’s been reflected on the Web. Listen
Secret talks with the Taliban
Reporter Charles Sennott, just back from Afghanistan, briefs anchor Marco Werman on back-channel talks between Afghan government officials and moderate Taliban leaders. Listen
Acronyms report
The World’s Aaron Schachter decodes the military jargon he hears everyday while embedded with US Marines in Afghanistan. Listen
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