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Remembering Jägermeister’s Günter Mast

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Jägermeister once was an obscure, medicinal-tasting liquor used by German hunters. Today, it’s a global brand, especially beloved in some frat houses. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on the death of Günter Mast, the man hailed as the marketing genius behind the globalization of Jägermeister. (Photo: Jelle Spanjaar) Download MP3
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Gaddafi’s former PR help

By The World ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Even before using lethal force against protesters, Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi had an image problem. A Boston-based consulting firm called the “Monitor Group” was hired in 2006 to spruce up Gaddafi’s image. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with David Corn, who writes about the Monitor Group in the current issue of “Mother Jones” magazine. Download MP3

Lessons for Egypt from Ukraine

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Ukrainians who participated in the peaceful Orange Revolution of 2004 have some advice for people in Egypt, a people’s revolution does not always lead to a functioning democracy. Brigid McCarthy reports. Download MP3

Nicaragua in the years since the revolution

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jennifer McCoy, who directs the Carter Center’s Americas Program, about life in Nicaragua after the 1979 revolution experience and the lessons that experience could offer Arab nations like Tunisia and Egypt that are trying to build a democratic future for themselves.
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Carnival in Brazil

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It’s Carnival time and that means it’s party time in many places around the globe. Brazil’s version of Carnaval is said to be the biggest and wildest in the world. So for our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the name of Rio de Janeiro’s top Carnival parade venue. Download MP3

Brazilian Telepathique

By The World ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Today’s Global Hit comes from Brazil. The trio Telepathique does not perform the carnaval-friendly rhythms of samba, but their dance music is a thoroughly current Brazilian sound. Download MP3

PRI’s The World(03/07/2011: Muammar Gaddafi, Orange Revolution)

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The battle for Libya continues today, and so do competing claims about which side has the upper hand. Also, Egyptians fight to protect evidence that could incriminate members of Mubarak’s government. Plus, why some Ukrainians look at Egypt’s revolution with a dose of cynicism. Download MP3

Music Heard on Air for March 07, 2011

By Ann Lopez ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for March 7, 2011. Artists featured are: AfroCubism, Luizinho Viera & Brazil Exess, Praful, Oumou Sangare,Ali Farka Toure, Toumani Diabate.

Revolutionary spirit

By Matthew Bell ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

This was a demonstration we came across in downtown Cairo in front of a state insurance company. Managers and employees were on strike, demanding back pay from executives who they say had basically raided the company cash register [...]

Revolutionary catharsis in Cairo

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Here’s some of my interview with 27 year-old Hicham Abou-Chabana, who was with demonstrators when they broke into a state security building over the weekend outside Cairo. Abou-Chabana said he was never arrested by state security agents himself, but it was surreal nonetheless to be there inside police headquarters with people, mostly members of the Muslim Brotherhood, who had been detained and tortured in that very facility [...]

What is Egyptian “state security” anyway?

By Matthew Bell ⋅ March 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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That’s something I asked Amir Salem yesterday in Cairo. He’s an Egyptian human rights lawyer and longtime political activist who has lots of experience with state security. Salem told me secret police started arresting him when he was a teenager for political activities. Here’s a couple of minutes of my interview with him, where he explains what exactly “amn al-Dawla” is for the non-initiated [...]

Egyleaks

By Matthew Bell ⋅ March 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Egyptians with Internet access today are able to view piles of documents taken from state security offices in the last day. Lots of scandalous stories expected in tomorrow’s papers.

Libyan dilemma for the West

By The World ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments ⋅ Transcript

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The Libyan revolt, which broke out in mid-February to end Colonel Gaddafi’s 41-year rule, appears to have reached deadlock. Rebels continue to hold most of Eastern Libya and forces loyal to Gaddafi remain in control of the area around the capital Tripoli. The crisis poses a dilemma for the US and the international community: whether or not outside powers should intervene militarily inside the Libya. The World’s Jeb Sharp examines the options. Download MP3
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Protest in Saudi Arabia

By The World ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Laura Lynch reports from Saudi Arabia, on some of the first street protests to be held by the country’s Shi’ia minority, following weeks of unrest in other Arab nations. Download MP3
Laura’s latest blog post: ‘The Saudi Way?’

Egypt’s new prime minister addresses Cairo crowd

By The World ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Egypt’s new Prime Minister Essam Sharaf addressed thousands of demonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square Friday. The move represented a key victory for protesters demanding political reform. The World’s Matthew Bell has more. Download MP3

Slideshow: Crowd welcome the new Prime Minister
Video: Egypt welcomes new prime minister