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Growing Xenophobia in Egypt
The relationship between Egypt and Washington isn’t the only thing that is uncertain in Egypt right now. The political situation has lead to a growing fear of foreigners, and as Julia Simon reports from Cairo it’s coming from the state.
New Federal Rules Allow Musicians to Bring Instruments on Airplanes
Congress has approved a bill that among other things, makes it clear that federal rules allow musicians to bring their instruments on airplanes.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life in Mumbai’s Annawadi Slum
Marco Werman talks with Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity”.
French Puppet Show ‘Les Guignols de l’info’ Angers Spaniards
A French Muppet-like TV show’s parody of Spanish athletes has set off a diplomatic spat between Spain and France.
El Mundo’s ‘The Kingdoms Of Castille’ in Grammy Race
Richard Savino founded his Baroque music ensemble “”El Mundo” in 1999. The group plays Italian and Spanish music from the 17th to the 19th century.
Middle Eastern Refugees in California Suffer with PTSD
Thousands of Middle Eastern refugees resettle in California each year. Many come traumatized by memories of violence and persecution. They struggle with depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while trying to navigate a new life in a foreign land.
Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez
Venezuela’s opposition parties are trying a new strategy: a primary to select a challenger to Hugo Chavez.
Historic Recordings from Mexico’s Son Huasteco Region
Betto Arcos talks about some of his favorite tunes from the 2-disc set “El Gusto – 40 Años de son Huasteco.”
Year of the Dragon in Boston’s Chinatown
This year is the most important of the Lunar New Year zodiac signs — the Year of the Dragon [...]
Malek Jandali Believes in the Creative Power of the People of Homs
Pianist and composer Malek Jandali says if Syria manages to free itself from dictatorship, it will once again create and innovate as it once did.
Egypt: One Year After the Fall of Mubarak
Saturday marks the one year anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak’s downfall in Egypt. Since then the military has controlled the government and members of the Muslim Brotherhood control Parliament.
Zambia Soccer Success Tinged with Poignancy
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Farayi Mungazi about how the current team is dealing with the memory of the 1993 tragedy that killed the then team in a plane crash.
Backpacker Memories After Hitchhiking Around the World
The World’s Alex Gallafent tells the story of Naomi Molten, an 82-year-old Englishwoman who hitchhiked around the world in the 1950s.
Mindful Eating Comes to America
There’s a food movement called mindful eating that’s picking up speed in the US. led by Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hạnh. He has a food meditation center in southern France. For the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the name of the French department or region where you can find Plum Village.
Trump Picks Fight with Scotland Over Wind Farm
Donald Trump wants the government to stop plans for a wind farm project off the coast of Aberdeen Bay. The wind turbines would be seen from the luxury golf resort Trump is building in Scotland. Marco Werman talks to Scottish parliament member Willie Rennie about the wind farm battle.
Smuggling Routes Bring Guns and Bullets into Syria
Syrian opposition forces says they’re poorly armed. But are they prepared to fight a civil war? The Guardian newspaper’s Ghaith Abdul-Ahad talks with host Marco Werman about Syria’s borders and the heavy cross border traffic in guns and bullets.
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