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Archive for May, 2011
Libyan Opposition Plans March to Tripoli
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Reporter Marine Olivesi reports from the rebel-held city of Nalut in Libya’s western mountains. Download MP3
Australians: Among the Biggest Gamblers on Earth
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About 70 to 80 percent of Australian adults gamble. For many, it’s just a fun part of Australian culture. But some say gambling Down Under has gotten out of hand. It’s a contentious issue, one that could potentially topple a government. The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3
Why it Costs $200 a Day in Bhutan
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The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan wants to boost tourism while keeping the number of visitors under control. So, it requires tourists to spend a minimum of $200 per day. And as The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Bhutan, the amount goes up next year. Download MP3
The Secret to Standing Still
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The World’s Gerry Hadden proves that doing nothing at all can be hard work. He spent time with a street performer who is one of the last remaining human statues in Barcelona. Download MP3
Looking Back at Ireland’s war of independence
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Maurice Walsh, an Irish historian and a fellow at St. Anthony’s College, Oxford University. His book “The News from Ireland” is about the Irish war for independence. Download MP3
IMF Dealing with Leadership Loss
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The IMF is struggling to cope with a power vacuum after the arrest of its chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Kenneth Rogoff, chief economist at the IMF. Download MP3
NATO Bombs Tripoli Targets Again
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Anchor Marco Werman gets the latest on the conflict in Libya from the BBC’s Andrew North in Tripoli. NATO air strikes hit several Gaddafi regime targets in the Libyan capital again today. Download MP3
India’s Hoop Star
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For the Geo Quiz we are looking for an Indian state wedged between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. This state’s neighbors are Karnataka to the north and Tamil Nadu to the east. Among its many natural resources are black pepper, cardamom and tigers. Download MP3
Senegalese Musician Cheikh Lô
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Marco Werman tells us about the latest release from Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô. The new album is called “Jamm.” It features Lô’s usual acoustic blend of Afrobeat, flamenco and funk. Download MP3
PRI’s The World(05/17/2011: Marine Olivesi, Jason Margolis)
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Queen Elizabeth II makes a historic visit to Ireland. Also, the politics of gambling in Australia. Plus, what Bhutan’s government says about tourists having to spend in the Himalayan Kingdom. Download MP3
Music Heard on Air for May 16, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for May 16, 2011. Artists featured are: Bombay Dub Orchestra, Ensemble FizFuz, AfroCubism, Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder, Hassan Erajji, HAN.
Music Heard on Air for May 17, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for May 17, 2011. Artists featured are: Alison Brown, Moriba Koita, Kerekes Band, Markku Lepisto, Lamine Konte.
Standing Still When No One Else Will
My friend Charlie and I stared into the room, mouths agape. There on the floor before us, rolling about on a bunch of mismatched mattresses, were a half dozen naked people, interacting in an unmistakably affectionate manner. It was hot and I began to sweat. I had never seen, well, an orgy before, much less been invited to one. Actually we hadn’t been invited. And we weren’t going to be. Charlie looked at me deadpan and stated the obvious [...]
Israel Concerned About Palestinian Protests
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The United States has accused Syria of inciting Palestinian protesters to cross into the Israeli-held Golan Heights. Palestinians from not only Syria but from Lebanon and the West Bank clashed with Israeli soldiers yesterday on the anniversary of the creation of Israel. The Palestinians call it Nakbah Day. Nakbah is Arabic for catastrophe. Daniel Estrin reports. Download MP3
Do you ‘plank?’ Why the Internet Trend is Gaining Popularity
What is this woman doing? “Planking,” of course. It’s a new global craze that involves, well, lying face down and then sharing a photo of the event on various social networks. Find out where its popular, and more importantly why on the latest edition of our weekly Technology Podcast.
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