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Archive for June, 2009
Iranian Protest Movements
Hard not to be riveted by events in Iran this week. How often in our lifetimes have we seen such a spontaneous and massive mobilization of human beings expressing their dismay? This week’s podcast looks at the a century’s worth of protest movements in Iran and similarities and differences with today. Listen
Twitter and Other Social Media Tools in Iran
It’s all Iran this week, folks. Violence and protests have flaired in Iran following last week’s disputed elections. The government moved quickly to shut down the flow of information out of, and into, the country. But Twitter and other social media tools are keeping that flow of information going. In fact, it’s not merely a flow, but a flood. For this week’s Technology Podcast,we’ll take an in-depth look at how vital social media tools have become in Iran in the wake of the elections. Listen
Entire program – June 19, 2009
Today on The World: Iran’s Supreme Leader breaks his silence on the post-election protests; Toyota pulls out of its slump with the latest edition of it’s green car — the Prius hybrid; and using radioactive traces from 20th century atomic bomb tests to help identify victims of homicide. Listen
Word from Iran’s supreme leader (6:00)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Los Angeles Times correspondent Borzou Daragahi, who’s in Tehran, about today’s speech by Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei demanded an end to the massive street protests sparked by last Friday’s presidential election. Download the MP3
Persian tech talk (3:30)
The technology industry moves quickly…and there are already upgrades out there in response to the turmoil in Iran. Google, Facebook, and Apple now offer Persian language capabilities. Correspondent Cyrus Farivar has the story. Download the MP3
The New Prius: Toyota’s bright spot (4:15)
Correspondent Akiko Fujita reports on good news for Toyota in Japan. The new Prius is in high demand, and Prius factories there are humming again. Download the MP3
Formula one dispute (4:15)
The foundations of Formula One motor racing have been rocked by plans by some teams to form a breakaway championship. The World’s Alex Gallafent talks through the situation with anchor Marco Werman. Download the MP3
Profile of Iran’s opposition leader (4:00)
The World’s Laura Lynch looks at Iran’s opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, who’s become an unlikely hero of the protest movement in Iran. Download the MP3
Nuclear dating (7:15)
Researchers in Sweden have come up with a technique to use radioactive carbon in the atmosphere — a leftover from nuclear testing in the 1950′s and 60′s — to figure out the age of unidentified dead bodies. The scientists measure levels of carbon-14 in teeth. The World’s David Baron has the story. Download the MP3
Geo Answer (3:15)
For today’s Geo Quiz we were looking for the capital of an ancient Andean civilization in Bolivia. The answer is the city of Tihuanaku, one of the places that will celebrate the WINTER solstice this weekend. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from reporter Annie Murphy. Download the MP3
Melvin Gibbs and “Ancients Speak”
Anchor Marco Werman brings us music from Brooklyn-based producer Melvin Gibbs. His new CD is called Ancients Speak. It’s a lively mix of African-inspired musical genres from around the globe. Listen
President Obama’s Plan to Overhaul Financial Rules
President Obama announced a plan for the most sweeping changes to the rules of finance since FDR’s changes during the Great Depression. It’s hard to argue that President Roosevelt’s actions in the 1930′s didn’t help bring stability and order to Wall Street. But it’s a much different world today. Listen to the Global Economy Podcast
Entire program – June 18, 2009
Today on The World: More protests in Tehran — and more protesters arrested by the government of Iran; Also, a decade after the end of the war in Kosovo, the fate of Kosovo Serbs who disappeared after the conflict is still a mystery. And we visit a new music school in Afghanistan. Listen
Tehran demonstrations
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Wall Street Journal Reporter Farnaz Fassihi who’s in Tehran, about the continued protests there. Today is the 4th straight day of demonstrations following the results of last Friday’s presidential election results. Listen
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