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Archive for May, 2011
Big changes in the world’s cold regions
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Melting ice, snow and permafrost figure in our Geo Quiz this time. You’ve heard about the earth’s atmosphere and probably its biosphere. However, we’re looking for a different sphere. This one is the collective name of all of the coldest parts of the planet. A new report out this week documents how fast the Arctic and Greenland are changing as the planet warms up. Download MP3A song for Cinco de Mayo
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Thursday marks the anniversary of the defeat of the French army in Puebla, Mexico back in 1862. The anniversary is marked each year as “Cinco de Mayo.” Reporter Betto Arcos tells us about “La Paloma,” a political song that was popular at the time of the French occupation of Mexico and is still performed today. Download MP3
PRI’s The World(05/05/2011: Carol Hills, Matthew Brunwasser)
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We hear from the mother of American journalist James Foley who was captured in Libya by forces loyal to Gaddafi exactly one month ago; Also, a Cuban blogger’s decision to speak out in defiance of the island’s Communist government; Plus, a song of resistance that has been popular in Mexico since the days of the original Cinco de Mayo battle. Download MP3
Music Heard on Air for May 5, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for May 5, 2011. Artists featured are: Ensemble FizFuz, Moriba Koita, Habib Koite & Bamada, Generation Bass, Eric Bibb.
Zahar on reconciliation
Here’s an audio clip from the Hamas leader, Mahmoud Zahar speaking to reporters yesterday in Cairo about what Palestinian reconciliation means [...]
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Palestinian reconciliation deal signed
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The leaders of the two main Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, have signed a reconciliation deal to establish a unity government and end four years of hostilities. Speaking at the ceremony in Cairo, the President of the Palestinian Authority and head of the Fatah party, Mahmoud Abbas, said Palestinians had turned the dark page of division. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said the goal was an independent Palestinian state on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Matthew Bell reports from Cairo. Download MP3
What did Pakistan know?
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Pakistanis are now debating what their military authorities really knew about Osama bin Laden’s whereabouts. The army claims not to have known that America’s most wanted terrorist was living less than a half mile from Pakistan’s country’s main military academy. Madiha Tahir reports from Karachi. Download MP3
Chessboxing in the UK
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The World’s Laura Lynch tells us about chessboxing. It’s just what it sounds like, a combination of flying fists and mental strategy. Download MP3
Europe on guard against new terror attacks
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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports that European leaders are urging vigilance in the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s death. They are nervous about the possibility of new terrorist attacks on their soil. Download MP3
Science Forum: Using science to track terrorists
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Two years ago, UCLA geographer Thomas Gillespie led a study that used scientific methods that tried to predict the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden. Turns out he wasn’t that far off. Gillespie employed theories normally used by scientists to predict the distribution of endangered species. Can these theories be applied to tracking other terrorists? Ask Gillespie. He’s the guest in our latest Science Forum discussion. Download MP3
Is Hamas-Fatah unity good for Israel, too?
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The Israeli government is officially slamming the Hamas-Fatah unity deal. But Israeli historian Gershom Gorenberg tells anchor Lisa Mullins that the deal might improve the changes for Mideast peace. Download MP3
The evolving myth of Bin Laden
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The World’s Jason Margolis examines the mythology surrounding Osama Bin Laden’s life and now, the circumstances of his death. Download MP3
Cuban coffee
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For the Geo Quiz, we’re on the island of Cuba, looking for its largest mountain range. It’s known for its coffee plantations but these days there isn’t enough coffee in Cuba – once a major coffee exporter – to even meet the demands of the local population… Download MP3
Ghanaian rapper Blitz the Ambassador
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The World’s Alex Gallafent profiles New York-based Ghanaian rapper Blitz the Ambassador. Blitz raps in several languages and his subject matter is out of the ordinary too. One some is about the IMF. Download MP3
PRI’s The World(05/04/2011: Alex Gallafent, Laura Lynch)
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What Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah call a unity deal, Israel calls a blow to peace. Also, exploring the evolving mythology surrounding Osama Bin Laden’s life and death. Plus, a New York-based Ghanaian rapper named Blitz the Ambassador. Download MP3
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