Archive for 2012
Show Producer’s Blog
For a while now I’ve been meaning to start a “show producer’s blog” — a place to jot down thoughts about the news, the program, the production day, the issues that come up in the course of doing what we do, and best of all, I hope, a place to engage with all of you about the stories we do. So here goes [...]
An Open Apology to Mocean Worker
It’s a new year. I want to face the next 12 months with a clear conscience. So Mocean Worker … please accept my apology [...]
Foreign Policy and the Republican Race in Iowa
The military and foreign policy haven’t been major topics this campaign for the Republican presidential candidates. In fact, national security is rarely mentioned.
Pentagon Reportedly Considers Major Budget Cuts
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is looking at making major cuts to the defense budget, according to the New York Times.
FRONTLINE: Opium Brides in Afghanistan
Marco Werman talks with Reporter Najibullah Quraishi of our partner program FRONTLINE about his report on the growing problem in Afghanistan of young girls who are kidnapped or traded to drug smugglers when opium farmers cannot meet their debts.
British Cartoonist Ronald Searle Dies
Anchor Marco Werman talks to British cartoonist Steve Bell about the life and work of British graphic artist Ronald Searle who died at the age of 91. Searle was the author of the St Trinian’s series and was an illustrator for many news publications.
Italian Fiat Micro-Cars Hit the American Road
Fiat, which controls Chrysler now, is planning to offer more models soon and it is the first time since 1984 that Americans can buy any Italian car.
Violence Overshadows Hope in South Sudan
Thousands of fighters from one ethnic group, the Lou Nuer, attacked a town populated by members of a rival tribe, the Murle.
Music Heard on Air for January 3, 2012
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for January 3, 2012. Artists featured are: Gustavo Santaolalla, Habib Koite, Mongo Santamaria, Moriba Koita, Kaya Project.
Burma’s Key Dissidents
Most political prisoners in Burma are serving long sentences and are expected to remain in jail.
Slideshow: Burma’s Fearless Political Prisoners
Photographer and activist James Mackay photographed former political prisoners including prominent activists such as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Mormon From Mali
The Geo Quiz wants you to name the capital of a sub-Saharan country roughly the size of South Africa. Its presidential election features a Mormon candidate.
Senegalese Musician Youssou N’Dour Announces Presidential Bid
N’Dour announced his candidacy Tuesday saying that he sees running for president as a “supreme patriotic duty.”
Iran Remains Defiant After Test-Firing Two Long Range Missiles
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Mohsen Asgari in Tehran about the latest news that Iran test-fired two long range missiles and has produced that country’s first nuclear fuel rods.
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