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Archive for June, 2009
Entire program – June 10, 2009
Today on The World: Iran’s rural voters weigh in on the presidential election coming up on Friday; The swine flu has hit hard in Australia…but is it a pandemic? And a new home for the Chinese Uighurs at Guantanamo Bay — the Island nation of Palau has agreed to take them in. Listen
Rural voters in Iran’s election
The World’s Laura Lynch hears from voters in rural Iran in the days leading up to Iran’s presidential election. There are four candidates in the race, including Iran’s conservative incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He faces a strong challenge, but he remains popular outside Iran’s cities. Listen
Iranians rethink status quo
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with French-Iranian reporter Delphine Minoui of the French newspaper Le Figaro about the impact the presidential race is having on Iranian society. Listen
What’s a pandemic?
The World’s Katy Clark reports on confusion surrounding what exactly constitutes a pandemic. The debate is sparked by the spread of the swine flu in Australia. The country has been hit hard, but the World Health Organization has stopped short of declaring a pandemic. Listen
Swine flu hits high up in Canada
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with CBC reporter Patricia Bell about an outbreak of swine flu that’s hit the Inuit population in the Canadian territory Nunavut. Bell herself is a suspected flu case and is under quarantine in Nunavut’s territorial capital. Listen
Conflict among Israelis over settlements
The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Jerusalem on the rising tensions among Israelis about the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Some fear the growing anger could erupt into civil conflict. Listen
Palau agrees to take in former Guantanamo detainees
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Stewart Beck, United Nations representative to the Pacific Island nation of Palau, about the 17 Chinese Uighurs now detained Guantanamo Bay who will soon be making Palau their home. Listen
Micro-Financing for the Developed World
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Permal Shah, president of the U-S based micro-lending organization KIVA. KIVA has been making micro loans to the poor in the developing world. Now the group is expanding its reach…to projects and people here in the United States. Listen to the interview
Geo answer for June 10, 2009
The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the Maldives Islands, one of many island nations vulnerable to the effects of global warming. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Charles Ehrhart, co-author of a study that attempts to chart how climate change will directly affect human populations. Listen
Global Hit: Richard Blair in Colombia
Anchor Marco Werman takes us to Bogota, Colombia, to meet musician Richard Blair. Blair is a British expat whose dance band has enjoyed a lot of success. Now he’s harnessing that success for a cause — saving the homes of indigenous people in northern Colombia. Listen
Entire program – June 9, 2009
Today on The World: The challenges facing US troops in Afghanistan’s most dangerous province; Also, a push to get Colombia’s reckless bus drivers to pay their traffic fines; and Algerian-born pianist Martial Solal on his 50 years as a leading French jazz musician. Listen
US Troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province
The World’s Aaron Schachter tells us about challenges facing US troops in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, among the country’s most violent regions. It’s largely controlled by the Taliban, but it’s also home to the largest US Marine base in Afghanistan. Listen Watch Aaron Schachter’s audio slideshow.
The US plan for Afghanistan
What are America’s larger objectives in Afghanistan? Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Amin Tarz, Middle East Studies Director at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia — and Anatol Lieven, a professor at the War Studies Department at King’s College in London. Listen
Taking flight despite troubles in Afghanistan
The first commercial civilian flight to Afghanistan’s Bost Airport landed successfully this week. That might not seem that extraordinary, except for the fact that the airport is located in Helmand province, among the more dangerous provinces in Afghanistan. Anchor Marco Werman has the story. Listen
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