Archive for 2012
The Toaster Project
Anchor Marco Werman talks to Thomas Thwaites about his book “The Toaster Project” which chronicles Thwaites’s attempt to build a pop-up toaster entirely from scratch.
Ships Crossing an Icy Sea to Bring Fuel to Alaskan Community
For the Geo Quiz we are looking for the name of an icy sea across which two ships are slowly making their way to bring fuel to an Alaskan coastal community.
Maïa Vidal – A Young Singer From Barcelona
Maïa Vidal is part-French, part-Japanese-American and makes music as diverse as her background.
US Man Sentenced to Death in Iran
Former Marine Amir Mirzai Hekmati was “sentenced to death for cooperating with a hostile nation, membership of the CIA and trying to implicate Iran in terrorism,” semi-official Fars news agency said.
Who is Amir Hekmati?
Lisa Mullins finds out more about Amir Hekmati, the Iranian-American sentenced to death for spying in Iran.
The Political Comeback of Pervez Musharraf
After three years in self-imposed exile, the former military ruler of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, has announced that he wants to return home to run for office.
Russian Blogger Smeared With Doctored Photo
A doctored photo appeared recently in a regional Russian newspaper, causing a stir. It showed blogger and pro-democracy activist Alexei Navalny standing next to a disgraced oligarch.
Soundtrack of Hungary’s Protest Movement
Thousands of Hungarians have taken to the streets to protest new laws. They say their government is turning its back on democracy. And their protests have a soundtrack.
Increasing Number of Religious Soldiers Joining Israel Army
Would large numbers of Israeli soldiers refuse orders to evict Jewish settlers from the West Bank?
Music Heard on Air for January 9, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 9, 2012. Artists featured are: Samite, Toubab Krewe, Pressure Drop, Greg Landau, Omar Sosa, DIG, Kila.
The Road to Hyperpolyglottery with Michael Erard
A new book investigates language super-learners and their “will to plasticity”.
Cities Where Hyundai Cars Are Made
For the Geo Quiz we are looking for cities that manufacture Hyundai cars.
Nigerians Protest Against Rise in Fuel Price
Thousands of Nigerians are protesting against the rising price of fuel, following the government’s decision to remove government subsidies.
Video: The Season of Carnatic Music in Chennai, India
In Chennai, India, it is what is called “the December Season,” a time when the city comes alive with thousands of concerts featuring Carnatic music.
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