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Archive for August, 2010
Entire program – August 10, 2010
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Download MP3Today on The World: The political fallout from the fires in Russia; Also, opening day in the trial of Guantanamo’s youngest remaining detainee; Plus, a visit to Rome’s Coliseum where tourists will soon be able go where gladiators have gone before.
Many Muscovites are getting out of town
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Global climate change is partly to blame for the abnormally hot and dry weather in Moscow, cloaked in a haze of smoke from wildfires, say researchers. The fires continue to burn in central and western Russia and the smoke and pollution has become unbearable for many in Moscow, and as Jessica Golloher reports, many are gettin’ out of town. (Flickr image: RiMarkin) Download MP3BBC programs for Pakistan flood victims
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Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has returned to his flood-stricken country, after a foreign tour which has prompted widespread criticism. The UN says 1,600 people have been killed and nearly 14 million affected. The BBC launched special programming this week to assist the victims. Shafi Naqi Jamie is overseeing the project. Katy Clark talks with him. (Flickr image: DFID) Download MP3Roman Coliseum opens to public
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The Roman Coliseum will open areas long closed to visitors. Beginning in the fall of 2010 tourists will have a ‘backstage pass’ to the third level of the ancient arena and they’ll also be able to poke around under the stage where tigers and other wild animals were formerly held before taking part in battles. The World’s Nancy Greenleese gives has a sneak preview. (Photo: Andrea Goldwyn) Download MP3Life in the Gaza Strip
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Israel lifted some of the import restrictions on the Gaza Strip about a month ago. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from the Palestinian territory on how much has changed for people in Gaza. Download MP3Singing lessons for muezzins
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The Geo Quiz takes us to a city that straddles two continents. It’s as if Europe and Asia were reaching out to each other. The city’s also home to a couple of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world. (flickr image: Scott Henderson) Download MP3Russia’s fires shine light on politics
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Download MP3Anchor Katy Clark speaks with freelance journalist Julia Ioffe in Moscow about the political fallout from the fires in Russia.
Veteran flight attendant’s views
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Download MP3The angry JetBlue flight attendant who cursed out a rude passenger then left the plane via the emergency rescue slide is facing possible jail time. But he’s also become a bit of folk hero. Anchor Katy Clark speaks with flight attendant Betty Thesky about the story.
Youngest Guantanamo detainee goes on trial
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Download MP3The trial of the youngest remainnig detainee at Guantanamo Bay opened today. Canadian citizen Omar Khadr was just 15 years old when he was captured in 2002. Lt. Col. David Frakt – also defended a teenage detainee from Guantanamo. He tells anchor Katy Clark about the legal issues the US military faces in trying child soldiers for war crimes.
Geo Quiz
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Download MP3Our daily geography quiz.
Human rights concerns for Cambodia
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Download MP3Human rights and labor rights groups in Cambodia are concerned about a new government law that would limit or even silence critical voices in the country. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports.
Geo Answer
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Download MP3The answer to today’s Geoquiz is Istanbul, Turkey, where thousands of mosques broadcast the call to prayer five times a day. To make sure all those muezzins are up to par, the city’s chief religious official has set up singing lessons. Correspondent Matthew Brunwasser reports from Istanbul.
Jungle Boys
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Download MP3The Jungle Boys is an makeshift band of percussionists from across the Philippines. Their rehearsal space is the beach. Reporter Philip Martin brings us this audio postcard.
Music Heard on Air for August 10, 2010
Tunes Spun On The World Between Our Reports For August 10, 2010. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Shankar, Outback, Charbel Rouhana, Hani Siblini, Steve Dyer.
Entire program – August 9, 2010
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Download MP3Today on The World: Understanding the dangers of humanitarian work in Afghanistan; Also, Vietnamese immigrants in California hire an American to teach their children Buddhism; Plus, a Goth rock legend in residence in Istanbul.
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