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Entire program – April 30, 2010

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Today on The World: What effect the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could have on US energy policy; Also, a polygamy case in France pits Muslim practices against French law; Plus, Scottish indie band Frightened Rabbit sings about the dark side, with a wink.

Impact of oil spill on US policy

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The Obama administration has banned oil drilling in new areas off the US coast while the cause of the oil spill off Louisiana is investigated. Last month President Obama eased a moratorium on new offshore drilling. Up to 5,000 barrels of oil a day are thought to be spilling into the water after last week’s rig explosion. Katy Clark looks at how the oil slick could impact US energy and climate policy. Download MP3 (image of Mississippi delta courtesy of NASA)

BBC coverage
Satellite images and maps of the oil spill
NOAA: approximate oil location
Environment coverage on The World

Greeks warned of austerity measures

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Greek Prime Minister Papandreou has warned the country to be prepared for a new round of austerity measures. The European Union continues to discuss details of an emergency plan to help tackle Greece’s crippling debt crisis. Anchor Marco Werman talks with The BBC’s Malcolm Brabant in Athens. Download MP3 (flickr image: Timmy Gunz)

Frightened Rabbit

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Frightened Rabbit

Frightened Rabbit is an indie-rock band from the small town of Selkirk, Scotland. They’re touring the US to promote their just-released third album. That album — intriguingly — is titled “The Winter of Mixed Drinks.” Marco Werman interviewed them in our studios in Boston. Download MP3 (Photo: Catherine Murphy)

This week in headlines

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with two journalists covering US headlines for their home countries. Jose Lopez of the Mexican news wire service Notimex and Stephan Bachenheimer of Deutsche Welle, the German state TV and radio service, talk about Louisiana’s oil spill, the immigration controversy in Arizona, and more.

Immigration enforcement collaboration

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Lily Jamali reports from New York on challenges by immigration activists to local-federal law enforcement collaboration on immigration enforcement. The challenges have been spurred further by the new law on immigration passed by Arizona recently.

World Expo in Shanghai

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The World Expo opened in Shanghai today. It’s supposed to be a big ‘Celebrate China’ event, like the Olympics. But some Chinese are skeptical as The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports.

Miller time in Vietnam

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Miller Beer is trying to raise its profile in Vietnam. David Maxon reports from Saigon.

Polygamy case in France

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Cultures are clashing once again in France over the case of a French Muslim man who is accused of having several wives. A government official is threatening to revoke his citizenship, and the incident is shaking up France’s Muslim community. Anita Elash reports.

Geo Quiz and answer

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For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for the last town in the Mississippi River Delta. It’s the staging area for the bird rescue operations that may be needed as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico makes landfall. The answer is Venice, Louisiana. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jay Holcolm, director of the International Bird Rescue Research Center.

Listener letters

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Anchor Marco Werman takes a look at listeners’ responses to Wednesday’s story on renaming the Asian carp.

Mississippi River Delta

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For our Geo Quiz today, we’re following the oil in the Gulf of Mexico. As we reported earlier, emergency response crews are heading to the Gulf coast… as the oil slick from the wrecked BP drilling platform makes its first landfall in Louisiana. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for April 30, 2010

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Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For April 30, 2010. Artists featured are Ensemble FizFuz, Zeb, RJD2, Moriba Koita, Devo, Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni ba.

The Greece Problem

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The European Union appears on the verge of agreeing to emergency loans to Greece. But that doesn’t mean that Greece is out of the woods. Some economists argue this latest loan just kicks the can down the road.

Greece has run up the tab. Now the bill is due. How can the Greeks meet their financial obligations? If they can’t, what happens?

Entire program – April 29, 2010

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Today on The World: Britain’s top 3 political leaders discuss the economy ahead of a very tight election; Also, mixed feelings in Guam about the arrival of 8,000 US marines there, And a wind farm project in Mexico that would send power north of the border.