Archive for 2011
Who is Francisca Valenzuela?
Francisca Valenzuela was the only singer from Chile invited on stage to sing with U2 at the band’s March concert there. So who is she? Reporter Betto Arcos introduces us to her.
Denmark: Two Musicians, Two Perspectives
My first full day at The World Music Expo (WOMEX) is complete. Toward the end the day I met two fascinating and dynamic female musicians [...]
Corporate Spelling Experiments and Fear of a Chinese-Speaking Planet
Corporations love to tinker with spelling, often with disastrous consequences. Also, a film explores fears about Chinese.
Global Population to Reach Seven Billion
On Monday, there will be seven billion people on the planet. That’s according to the latest estimates by the United Nations Population Fund.
Floods Tighten Grip on Bangkok
Thousands are fleeing the Thai capital as flooding has worsened and the first shortages have begun.
How Countries Try To Contain Population Growth.
John Bongaarts of the Population Council talks with Lisa Mullins about efforts in individual countries to contain population growth.
Music Heard on The Air, Friday, October 28, 2011
Tunes Spun On The World between our reports on Friday, October 28, 2011. Artists featured are Ali Farka Toure and Ry Cooder, Mario Grigorov, Incas in Cyberspace, and DJ Fex.
Bangkok Residents Leave as Waters Rise
Thailand’s capital, Bangkok is bracing for a new surge of water. The worst flooding in a half century has killed more than 370 people and triggered panic buying.
Palestinian Filmmaker Takes Political Responsibility
If you’re Palestinian and you’re a filmmaker, must every film you make have a political message? For Elia Suleiman, who grew up as an Arab citizen of Israel, the answer is both yes and no.
Making Traditional Sugar Skulls to Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Reporter Yolanda Perdomo talks to the Mondragon family about their 150 year old tradition of making sugar skulls for Mexicans and Americans celebrating Día de los Muertos.
US to Seize $70 million in Assets from Son of Equatorial Guinea’s President
Lisa Mullins talks with Ken Silverstein, contributing editor at Harper’s Magazine, about news that the US government is taking legal action to try to seize more than $70 million of US assets from Teodorin Obiang, son of Equatorial Guinea’s longtime president.
Mercenary Simon Mann
Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Simon Mann, a former British Army officer who became a mercenary and launched a coup d’etat again the dictatorship of Equatorial Guinea in 2004.
British Army Museum Exhibit Features War Horses
A new exhibition at the British Army museum highlights the hidden heroes of war – the 100′s of thousands of horses who were sent to the frontlines.
Cultural Icon of Russia Reopens
The Geo Quiz visits a cultural symbol of Russia which has re-opened after six years of renovations.
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