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Archive for November, 2011
Norwegian Singer-Songwriter Ane Brun
Norwegian music journalist Marius Asp tells us about the latest release from Norwegian-born singer-songwriter Ane Brun. Her latest album is “It All Starts With One,” whose title was inspired by the Arab Spring protests from earlier this year. Subscribe and follow The World’s Global Hit Global Hit Podcast on iTunes Global Hit Podcast via RSS [...]
My Conversation with the Iron Lady of Africa
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has had quite a year. In October she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Thursday she will likely be announced the winner of Liberia’s presidential runoff election [...]
Italy’s Latest Austerity Measure
Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement on Italy’s latest austerity measure.
Russia Rejects New Iran Sanctions
Russia has ruled out supporting fresh sanctions against Iran, despite a UN report that says Tehran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons.
Former UN Weapons Inspector On Iran Report
Marco Werman speaks with Hans Blix, former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to get his assessment of the agency’s report on Iran’s nuclear program.
New Evidence In British Tabloid Scandal
The phone hacking scandal in Britain has taken a new twist: A former private investigator admitted to widespread surveillance of public and private figures on behalf of the “News of the World” tabloid.
A Conversation with Israeli Author Amos Oz
Marco Werman talks with Israeli writer Amos Oz about his new novel, “Scenes from Village Life”.
Berlusconi and the Power he Wields in Italy
Marco Werman talks to Alexander Stille about Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi and the power he wields in Italian society.
Saving Teatro Valle, Rome’s Oldest Theatre
Rome’s oldest theatre, Teatro Valle, is at risk of shutting down; another casualty of the Italian government’s attempt to slash debt. So actors and performers have taken over the venue and are holding open mic poetry readings, skits and musical performances to save the theater from the chopping block. Megan Williams reports from Rome.
A New Somoza in Nicaragua
Alvaro Somoza fled Nicaragua just before the Sandinista Revolution toppled his family’s long-ruling regime. He returned some years later, and is now considering entering politics.
African House Made of Plastic Bottles
We’re looking for a state in Nigeria which features homes built in the traditional style of the region but made of plastic bottles.
South Africa’s Latest Pop Sensation – Zahara
The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on South Africa’s latest pop sensation, Zahara. Her debut album has gone multi-platinum in South Africa, and she gave a private performance to Nelson Mandela.
Okay, So Who’s Paying?
Canadian Cam Cardow asks the question that’s vexing the eurozone at the moment.
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