Archive for 2012
The (Sometimes Poetic) Significance Behind Naming Missiles
You may have heard about Iran test-firing missiles this past week. Gripping stuff. But also fascinating, is what Iran calls its missiles [...]
Show Producer’s Blog: Hidden Heroes
One of the things I’d like to do on this show producer’s blog is highlight the hidden heroes in the newsroom. The conventions of public radio mean that hosts in the studio and reporters in the field are well-recognized [...]
Protesting Into the Night in Syria
Syrian protesters in Homs set up night camps in the main square.
Two Sentenced in UK Racial Murder Case
Two men found guilty of the 1993 racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in south-east London have been jailed for life.
Impact of Lawrence Case on Race Relations in Britain
The Lawrence case dramatically impacted race relations in Britain. The Guardian’s Hugh Muir explains some of the changes.
China Cracks Down On ‘Excessive Entertainment’
Satellite broadcasters in China have cut entertainment TV by two-thirds following a government campaign, but many young people are simply switching on their computers instead.
Why the Taliban are Backing the Qatar Office Proposal
The Taliban say they have reached a preliminary agreement to set up a political office, possibly in Qatar, as part of Western plans to end the war in Afghanistan.
Rural India Turns to Solar Power
The use of solar power in rural parts of India is growing. Small loans have made solar panels available to homes and businesses that otherwise suffer from India’s severe electricity shortage.
Rwanda Lake Poses Gas Danger, Energy Promise
A project in Rwanda plans to tap methane gas from Lake Kivu and burn it to generate electricity.
Music Heard on Air for January 4, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 4, 2012. Artists featured are: Alison Brown, Bio Ritmo, AfroCubism, Ocote Soul Sounds, Nogabe Randriaharimalala.
Congolese Plea for Conflict-Minerals-Free iPhone
A Congolese lawyer and activist is trying to get Apple to commit to making a conflict-free iPhone.
Bolivian President’s School Reforms Facing Resistance
Bolivian President Evo Morales’ efforts to take his revolution into the classroom are meeting with some resistance from the locals.
Preserving the Cold War in Sunny California
We are looking for a museum of Cold War history that has a collection of everything from East German blueprints to Soviet artwork.
No Kissing, Only Hard CPR Says British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is asking people to focus on chest compressions and not worry about “mouth-to-mouth” part of the CPR.
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