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Geo answer (3:20)
The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Kenya, southwest Kenya to be exact. That’s where you’ll find the Maasai Mara National Reserve. A new study says the wild animals in the reserve are struggling for survival. Anchor Katy Clark gets details from Robin Reid, director of the Center for Collaborative Conservation in Colorado.
Global Hit (4:50)
South African musician Hugh Masekela turns 70 this year. He muses on politics, music, and freedom in today’s Global Hit.
Entire program – April 22, 2009
Today on The World: We explore the possibility that European prosecutors could take the CIA to task for its interrogation methods; Also, what solutions is the US seeking in the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program; and we check in with a Russian mayoral campaign featuring a ballerina, a porn star, a billionaire and an arm [...]
Secretary Clinton on capitol hill (4:00)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the House Foreign Affairs committee that the Obama administration is seeking a diplomatic solution to the nuclear standoff with Iran. But if that doesn’t work, she suggested the groundwork is being laid for “crippling sanctions” against Iran. The World’s Matthew Bell reports.
CIA’s faces possible European probes (4:30)
European prosecutors are calling for an investigation into the use of torture by the CIA. But how feasible would it be for foreign prosecutors to open probes, if US officials do not? The World’s Jason Margolis has more.
CIA lacks language-savvy staff (4:30)
Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra about the CIA’s language problem. The agency doesn’t have enough employees who speak foreign languages. Congressman Hoekstra is a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence.
A match for the ages (8:30)
Katy Clark speaks with Marshall Jon Fisher about what he describes as the greatest tennis match ever played. Fisher’s new book, “A Terrible Splendor,” tells the story of the 1937 Davis Cup semi-final match between American Don Budge and Gottfried von Cramm, a German. With war on the horizon, Von Cramm was literally playing for [...]
God is back (6:30)
The World’s religion editor Jane Little speaks with John Micklethwait of the Economist magazine. He’s the co-author with Adrian Wooldridge of a new book called “God is Back.” It describes a global revival of faith.
Fierce competition for mayor of Sochi (4:00)
The Russian political event of the year may very well be hundreds of miles from Moscow. A ballerina, a porn star, a billionaire, and an arm wrestling champion are all among the candidates for mayor of Sochi, the resort town that will host the 2014 Winter Olympics. Jessica Golloher has the story.
Geo answer (3:20)
The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Petty Island, a small island in the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It’s been owned for years by the oil company CITGO, which is owned by the Venezuelan government. Now Venezuela wants to hand ownership of the island over to New Jersey. Anchor Katy Clark gets [...]
Global Hit (4:50)
Techtonic is the name of the latest dance craze in the nightclubs of France. The World’s Gerry Hadden has that story.
Entire program – April 21, 2009
Today on The World: President Obama focuses on the Middle East, as he hosts the King of Jordan at the White House; Also, a US decision not to renegotiate NAFTA right now gets mixed reviews in Mexico; Plus what actor Jackie Chan thinks about freedom in China — and why he might wish he hadn’t [...]
President Obama focusing on Mideast (4:20)
President Obama met with the King of Jordan today at the White House. Mr. Obama says he’s a strong supporter of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. But as The World’s Aaron Schachter reports, many in the Middle East are doubtful that President Obama or anybody else could bring about significant change in the region right [...]
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