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Archive for September 9th, 2009
Health care and innovation
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The American health care system is expensive, but also highly innovative, providing new drugs and new technologies that benefit the entire world. Could U.S. health reform efforts suppress medical innovation? The World’s Marco Werman speaks with health policy researcher Zack Cooper of the London School of Economics. Download MP3Reporter rescued in Afghanistan
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British commandos have freed New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell (pictured) in a raid on a Taliban hide-out in northern Afghanistan. The journalist’s Afghan translator Sultan Munadi and one of the British soldiers were killed during the operation, officials said. The NY Times reported that Farrell was “extracted” by “a lot of soldiers.” Marco Werman talked with Pamela Constable, the Kabul correspondent for the Washington Post. (Photo Marko Georgiev for the NYTimes) Download MP3 Deepening focus on Islamic values in Gaza
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Since the Hamas takeover of Gaza in June 2007, Israel has severely limited the entry of goods into Gaza. As the blockade of Gaza continues, Palestinians in Gaza are deepening their religious identity. Some female students have been told to change their dress, although Hamas officials say the orders aren’t coming from them. Palestinians in Gaza say they see little hope for the future and many are turning to religion as an answer. Linda Gradstein reports from Gaza City. Download MP3
Study suggests dogs first tamed as food source
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A new study done by researchers in Sweden and China suggests that wolves were first domesticated some 16,000 years ago in Asia. The scientists also say there is evidence that the motive may not have been companionship or protection, but hunger. We speak with Peter Savolainen, a lead scientist on the study and geneticist at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. (Photo by Ya-Ping Zheng) Download MP3 Remembering Italy’s “Quiz King”
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Veteran Italian television host Mike Bongiorno has died at the age of 85. Bongiorno was born in the United States, but made a name for himself in Italy hosting game shows starting in the 1950s. He was known as “The Quiz King.” The World’s William Troop has a remembrance of Mike Bongiorno. Download MP3Entire program – September 9, 2009
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Today on The World: Could US health care reforms have a negative impact on American medical innovation? How people living under Israel’s blockade in Gaza are losing hope…and gaining religiond; and Mexico struggles to revamp its court system.
Would health care reform stifle innovation?
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The American health care system is notoriously inefficient, but it is also highly innovative — providing new drugs and new technologies that benefit the entire world. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with health policy researcher Zack Cooper of the London School of Economics about whether US efforts to reform health care could mean a loss of medical innovation for the rest of the world.
Global attention on US health care battle
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Countries outside the US are paying attention to the battle over health care reform. The World’s Matthew Bell examines how a battle over an American domestic issue could have an impact on FOREIGN policy.
Remembering an iconic Italian TV host
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The World’s William Troop remembers one of Italy’s most beloved TV personalities, Mike Bongiorno. The TV quiz show host who entertained generations of Italians has died at the age of 85.
Gaza becomes increasingly religious
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People in Gaza have been living under an Israeli-led blockade since 2007 when Hamas seized control of the strip. Observers say that’s led people in Gaza to become increasingly despairing… and increasingly religious. Reporter Linda Gradstein has the story.
Dubai launches subway system
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Dubai opened the Arab Peninsula’s first metro system today. It’s designed to become the longest driverless train system in the world. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from John Alexander Smith, professor of Architecture and Interior Design at the American University in Dubai, who attended the opening ceremonies.
New York Times reporter rescued from Taliban
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Special forces in Afghanistan rescued New York Times correspondent, Stephen Farrell, from Taliban captivity last night. He was uninjured, but two other people lost their lives in the operation, including his Afghan colleague, Sultan Munadi. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from Washington Post Kabul correspondent Pamela Constable.
Geo Quiz
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Our daily geography puzzler.
Mexico revamps court system
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In Mexico, the criminal court system is undergoing a transformation that will make court proceedings open to the public. But Mexico’s current rash of drug-related violence makes implementing the new judicial system a daunting task. Monica Ortiz Uribe reports from Ciudad Juarez.
Geo answer
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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the Hudson River…first explored by Henry Hudson 400 years ago. Events commemorating that voyage are under way in New York City. Anchor Marco Werman gets a historical sketch of the exploration from Tom Lewis, author of The Hudson: A History.
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