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Archive for October, 2011
Increase in the use of Drones Raise Legal Concerns
Officials in Pakistan say a US drone attack Thursday killed a top member of the militant Haqqani network. Legal scholar Mary Ellen O’Connell discusses the legal concerns raised by drone strikes.
Music Heard on Air for October 13, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 13, 2011. Artists featured are: Mario Grigorov, AfroCubism, Mory Kante.
North Dakota: Training Pilots of Unmanned Aircraft
Drone pilots may be on the ground, but they still require a high degree of aviation skills and training to fly the planes. The planes also require specialized mechanics and parts. The state of North Dakota is trying to position itself to become a leader in all-things-drones. But first order of business in North Dakota: don’t call them drones.
Haiti: Is Humanitarian Aid Going Where it’s Needed?
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Dutch journalist Linda Polman, author of “The Crisis Caravan: What’s Wrong with Humanitarian Aid?” Polman says Haiti is an example of a place where a lack of coordination has hampered aid distribution.
Mexican City Fighting to Restore its Image
The Geo Quiz visits a Mexican city where business leaders are fighting to restore an image that’s been damaged by years of drug violence and crime.
Singer Daniela Mercury’s ‘Cannibalist’ Approach to Music
Anchor Marco Werman talks to singer Daniela Mercury about her cannibalist approach to mixing rhythms that have made Brazilian music great.
Fallout After the Alleged Plot from Iran’s Quds Force
One of the men implicated in the alleged terror plot is said to be a member of Iran’s Quds Force, a unit of the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
American Policy Toward Iran and Saudi Arabia
Former Assistant Secretary of State PJ Crowley looks at how the alleged Iranian plot affects American policy toward both Iran and Saudi Arabia.
How Iranians View the Alleged Terror Plot
Secretary of State Clinton calls for “very strong message” to be sent to Iran, after allegations of a plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the US.
Israelis React to Shalit – Hamas Prisoner Swap
Israelis react on the exchange of more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners for one captive Israeli soldier.
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap
Anchor Marco Werman talks with Akiva Eldar, political columnist for Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper, about the news that a deal has been struck to release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Music Heard on Air for October 12, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 12, 2011. Artists featured are: Nguyen Le, Nicola Conte, Samite, Moriba Koita, Tribe 2.
Examining the Reach of Mexican Cartels in the Wake of Alleged Iranian Plot
The drug trafficker who was allegedly offered $1.5 million to kill the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington might have been a member of the Mexican “Zetas” cartel. Alfredo Corchado, a correspondent for the Dallas Morning News tells host Marco Werman about the long reach of Mexican drug cartels in the US. Read the Transcript The [...]
Professionalizing the US – Mexico Human Smuggling Trade
The tightening of the border between the US and Mexico has dramatically reduced the number of illegal border crossings. It’s also had the unintended effect of professionalizing the human smuggling trade.
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