30en-ushttp://www.theworld.orgCopyright 2008 The WorldThe World's American Influence Podcast covers US foreign policy, from inside Washington to the far corners of the globe. Host, Matthew Bell examines how American foreign policy takes shape at home and how it impacts people around the world. PRI's The World: American Influence Podcast from BBC/PRI/WGBHPublic Radio International Public Radio International theworld@pri.orgnohttp://www.theworld.org/rss/images/TW_ai.jpghttp://www.theworld.org http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast022.mp3 Syria, Israel, the Golan Heights and the United States. Middle Eeast expert Aaron David Miller explains why he thinks Obama should be concentrating on brokering a deal between Syria and Israel. And then, voice from the Golan about what's at stake for them if there's an agreement between the long-time enemies. The World's American Influence Podcast #21 is hosted by Matthew Bell, theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast022.mp3 Wed, 2 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT no 15:01 Benjamin Netanyahu, Barack Obama, Iraq, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast021.mp3 President Obama takes a tougher stand on Iran, but it's still not enough for Raymond Tanter of Georgetown. Also, reporting from Israel and the West Bank, and an interview with writer Gershom Gorenberg on why the settlements are an obstacle to peace. The World's American Influence Podcast #21 is hosted by Matthew Bell, theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast021.mp3 Wed, 23 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT no 36:03 Benjamin Netanyahu, Barack Obama, Iraq, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast020.mp3 North Korea has tested another nuclear device, fired off missiles and backed out of nuclear talks. Kim Jong-il is said to have annointed his 20-something son as the next supreme leader of the DPRK. Meantime, two young American journalists are in a North Korean prison. Prof. Sung-Yoon Lee, human rights activist Chuck Downs, and a former American Navy officer who spent 11 months as a prisoner in North Korea. Episode 20 of The World's American Influence podcast, is hosted by Matthew Bell; theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast020.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EDT no 22:16 Benjamin Netanyahu, Barack Obama, Iraq, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast019.mp3 Barack Obama urges Israel's prime minister to get to work, and Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tricky political situation at home. Obama's decision to revive military commissions isn't going over well with some of his own supporters. And refugees from Iraq, hoping to come to the US and then struggling when they get here. The World's American Influence podcast, Episode 19, hosted by Matthew Bell; write to us… theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast019.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST no 23:46 Benjamin Netanyahu, Barack Obama, Iraq, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast018.mp3 Pakistan's nukes. How secure are they from the Taliban and other extremists threatening the Pakistani government? We hear from Barack Obama, James Jones, Mike Mullen and Harvard University's Matthew Bunn. PRI's The World: American Influence Podcast #18 theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast018.mp3 Tue, 5 May 2009 12:00:00 EST no 22:59 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast017.mp3 "Crippling" sanctions for Iran? And a return to violence in Iraq? Interviews with Prof. George Lopez of Notre Dame, The BBC's Jim Muir in Baghdad, and Sean Carberry of America Abroad Media. PRI's The World: American Influence Podcast #17 theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast017.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST no 29:16 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast016.mp3 A US ship captain is safe, but the pirates of Somalia are not going away. Someone else who's not going away, Kim Jong-il. US options for North Korea are limited. Interviews with Mitchell Reiss and Alan Romberg. Finally, kidnapping in Mexico. Law enforcement there is prart of the problem. The World's American Influence Podcast #16. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast016.mp3 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST no 27:35 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast015.mp3 Counterinsurgency docrtrine is the new new thing at the Pentagon. It's about taking the right lessons from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and applying them to future conflicts. We check in with military experts Andrew Bacevich, Andrew Exum, John Nagl and Gian Gentile. They weigh in on the upsides - and downsides - of adopting a broad counterinsurgency framework for the US military. Episode 15 of The World's American Influence Podcast, hosted by Matthew Bell. theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast015.mp3 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST no 27:11 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast014.mp3 Feel the AIG-rage. But don't bankers need love too? Ken Rogoff of Harvard talks about the significance of the AIG bonuses story. North Korea's satellite test. Jack Pritchard has negotiated with the North Koreans. And he thinks the test isn't much of a threat in the short term. Finally, meet counterinsurgency expert and blogger, Abu Muqawama, aka Andrew Exum. The World's American Influence Podcast, Episode 14. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast014.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EST no 24:15 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast013.mp3 The Obama administration presses the re-set button on US-Russian relations. Would you recognize a picture of Gordon Brown? The British prime minister was the first European leader to visit the White House. And finally, US bombing attacks in Pakistan. What are the risks? The World's American Influence Podcast, Episode 13. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast013.mp3 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST no 26:54 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast012.mp3 Hillary Clinton visits Indonesia. Teenagers there talk about how they saw the visit. And an interview with Donald Emmerson of Stanford University about what's on the US-Indonesia agenda. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast012.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST no 22:15 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast011.mp3 Hillary Clinton goes to Asia. Japan is first on the list. But China's probably the most important stop for America's top diplomat. Interviews with Yoichi Funabashi of the Asahi Shimbun in Japan, and China expert Bruce Gilley of Portland State University. The World's American Influence Podcast, Episode 11 is here. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast011.mp3 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST no 19:30 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast010.mp3 It's crunch time in Afghanistan. Counterinsurgency expert David Kilcullen says all is not lost, but things need to be turned around in Afghanistan in 2009, or the situation is likely to spin completely out of control. Other voices on the situation in Afghanistan: Sarah Chayes, James Dobbins and Ashraf Ghani. And last but not least, an interview with The World's environment editor, Peter Thomson about Obama's new special envoy to "mother earth" and climate change agenda. It's all here, in The World's American Influcence Podcast, Episode 10. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast010.mp3 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST no 18:56 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast09.MP3 The date, 1.20.09 has been on bumper stickers for years. Well, now it's history. A look at inauguration day. HIghlights from Barack Obama's speech. Thoughts on his message to the world. And the former president continues to defend his record back home in Texas. Episode 9. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast09.MP3 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST no 16:07 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast08.MP3 Let's talk Bush's legacy and Iraq. Former NSC advisor Peter Feaver was there when Bush decided to order the surge and he deserves more credit than he's getting. But Lawrence Korb former Pentagon official, says the president and his backers are blowing the impact of the surge out of proportion. Finally, presidential historian Robert Dallek weighs in on Bush's legacy. Do it. Episode 08. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast08.MP3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST no 26:14 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast07.MP3 Barack Obama sounds the alarm on the economy. An interview with Harvard economist Ken Rogoff. The US unemployement rate shoots up. And the Obama transition hits a bit of a snag with the nomination of Leon Panetta as CIA director. The World's American Influence Podcast, Episode 7 is here now. theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast07.MP3 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST no 26:14 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri, foreign policy http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast06.MP3 Newly declassified tapes of conversations between Nixon and Kissinger. Listen in as they talk about bombing "the bejesus out of them all over North Vietnam," and express hope as late at April 1972 that the US was on track to win the war. Condoleezza Rice says Iran's influence in Iraq has waned. Not true, says one former Iraqi ambassador to the UN. And Pakistan's president's peculiar denials related to the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Listen. Share. And happy holidays! theworldpolitics-at-gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast06.MP3 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST no 29:18 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast05.MP3 North Korea's been in the news all week. And this episode of The World's American Influence Podcast is all about the US-DPRK relationship. The nuclear talks have stalled - again - and that means the Obama administration will pick up where the Bush administration left off. Interviews with Victor Cha, Gordon Flake, Sung-yoon Lee. Let us know what you think of the podcast: theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast05.MP3 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST no 42:57 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast04.MP3 The most important member of Barack Obama's national security team might turn out to be James Jones. Meet the next national security advisor in The World's American Influence Podcast, Episode 4. We hear from retired Army general Jay Garner, he was Jones' commanding officer in northern Iraq in 1991; retired Marine general Bernard Trainor; and author David Rothkopf of the Carnegie Endowment. Keep listening and email us at thworldpolitics at gmail.com! http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast04.MP3 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST no 27:48 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast03.MP3 It's official. Barack Obama is nominating Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State. And he's re-nominating Robert Gates for Secretary of Defense. An interview with Stephen Walt of Harvard University; he says these choices are like protective political armor for Obama at a time of daunting challenges for his administration. More analysis on Obama's national security team from political scientist, John Burke of the the University of Vermont. And finally, something on the woman the Democrats like to refer to as, "our Dr. Rice." The World's American Influence Podcast, Episode 3 is ready. Write to us: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast03.MP3 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST no 34:38 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/climatepodcast.mp3 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is playing a real life action hero. Climate change is on the Obama agenda. But that doesn't mean an international treaty on climate change is a done deal. Sarah Palin's denial dance - oh so good. Greenland votes on its future - perhaps a balmy one. And everybody loves Aretha. Put it in your ears. Share it. Thanks, and keep sending those ideas: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/climatepodcast.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST no 23:53 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, Julia Kumari Drapkin, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh,public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast02.MP3 Gas is cheaper that's good news, no? The Obama cabinet begins to take shape. Janet Napolitano at DHS and Eric Holder at Justice; what do those choices signal? And then, climate change is on the Obama agenda. But that doesn't mean an international treaty on climate change is a done deal. That, and thoughts about the climate change skeptics. Put it in your ears. Share it. And put up a review of The World's American Influence Podcast at iTunes. Thanks, and keep sending those ideas: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast02.MP3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST no 34:38 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/energypodcast.mp3 In this special podcast we look backwards and forwards at energy issues that came up in the 2008 presidential campaign: energy independence, clean coal, and energy policies under a post-environmental president - we break it all down. Plus a special cameo by Tricky Dick. Download it, share it, and tell us what you think: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/energypodcast.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST no 21:10 2008 elections, energy, Julia Kumari Drapkin, Obama, clean coal, environment,Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/muslimpodcast.mp3 In this special podcast we look back at how Muslim-Americans were shunned and avoided during the 2008 presidential campaign, by both candidates. We also look at how turning Muslim into a dirty word affected Muslim-Americans and their votes. Download it, share it, and tell us what you think: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/muslimpodcast.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST no 21:10 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast01.MP3 We're back with a new name. The World's "American Influence Podcast" kicks off with analysis on what Barack Obama might be looking for in key foreign policy appointments. And when he names some names, for positions such as secretary of state and national security advisor, what might that say about the direction his administration is headed? Obama and Guantanamo. He wants to close it. But how? What happens to the 250 or so detainees still there? Interviews with national security law experts Eugene Fidell and Michael Newton. Download it, share it, and tell us what you think: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/aipodcast01.MP3 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST no 30:50 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast26.mp3 It's transformation time. In Washington and here at the podcast formerly known as Election 2008. The new iteration of the podcast is ready for listening. But it needs a new name. Send us your suggestions: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. Our first post-election podcast looks at Obama's foreign policy to-do list. It's so daunting that you might just ask, who would want the job anyway? Interviews with Jessica Mathews and John Nagl about the President elect's foreign policy inbox. Also, a report from Mosul on post-election thoughts from Iraqis. Download it. Share it. And help us name it! http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast26.mp3 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST no 32:56 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast24.mp3 Aaron Schachter reports from Beirut on views of the US presidential race. A conversation with the head of a divided congregation, Rabbi Felipe Goodman from Temple Beth Shalom in Las Vegas. An interview with retired Army Col. Patrick Lang on the implications of the recent US attack in Syria. And clean coal. McCain likes it. Obama likes it. But what exactly is it? Jason Margolis reports from West Virginia. Episode 25 is ready. theworldpolitics@gmail.com http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast25.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST no 29:43 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast24.mp3 This episode is all about the Latino vote. Hispanics make up significant numbers of eligible voters in several key states. That includes Nevada and, believe it or not, Virginia. We have reports from both places. Plus, Spanish language ads. And views from south of the border, in Mexico City. Send us an email: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast24.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST no 30:38 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast23.mp3 Polls say that Nevada is "leaning blue." But Team Obama isn't taking anything for granted. McCain's folks in Nevada say, don't believe the polls. Latinos make up nearly a quarter of Nevada voters. Both campaigns are going after the "Hispanic vote" big time. Episode 23 includes voices on the Latino vote in Las Vegas. Send us an email: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast23.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EST no 21:39 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast22.mp3 A visit to the largest Arab American community in the country. The World's Jason Margolis visits Dearborn, Michigan to find out how people there are thinking about the presidential race. A conversation with The World's Jeb Sharp about her 5 part series on 'How Wars End.' Open up talks with the Taliban? That's what David Petraeus is advocating. And what about politics in Canada... are they are nasty as they are here. Send us an email: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast22.mp3 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST no 35:13 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast21.mp3 We're back from vacation with a series of reports from The World's Jason Margolis from the state of Michigan. It's the economy that's on people's minds there. But are voters listening? Then, micro-targeting. And a look at how Ukrainian Americans are thinking about this election. Next, illegal immigration isn't a big campaign issue but it will be a big challenge for the next president. And finally, is John McCain a quiet Red Sox fan? Send us an email: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast21.mp3 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST no 34:05 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast20.mp3 The World's Election 2008 Podcast Episode 20 is here now for you and yours. Sarah Palin qualifies her statement about Iraq being part of God's plan. The World's Jason Margolis has a report on president Bush's announcement to draw down US troops in Iraq. A BBC Newsnight interview with General David Petraeus. And finally, some leftovers from the RNC... including interview with former NBC newsman Tom Brokaw and Al Jazeera's Washington bureau chief, Abderrahim Foukara. Check it out... theworldpolitics-at-gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast20.mp3 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST no 27:50 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast19.mp3 From the RNC in St. Paul, it's McCain time. Vets against the war started things off this week. We check in with some foreign journalists and how they dealt with the delayed start here in GOP-land. How the Republicans are trying to reach out to Latino voters. The neocon - realist divide in McCain's foreign policy team. Gov Palin's lack of foreign affairs experience. And an exclusive interview with James Kotecki from Politico.com. Check it out. Let us know what you think, theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast19.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST no 33:23 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast18.mp3 From the DNC in Denver, it's Obamafest '08. This week's podcast includes an interview JFK's aide, Theodore Sorenson. Paul Rieckhoff from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Irish radioman Chris Donogue reflects on the DNC... and finds that everybody here is Irish, including Barack Obama. And convention lunch. Check it out. Let us know what you think, theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast18.mp3 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST no 25:47 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast17.mp3 Who will the VP choices be? Who will win the debates? And who is Big Foot? None of these questions will be answered in this week's podcast. Instead, The World's Election 2008 Podcast Episode 17 covers the candidates' on Georgia and Russia. Whatever happened to McCain's "league of democracies" idea, anyway? And how illegal immigration and the government response has a town in Iowa reeling. Listen. Share. And beware: the conventions are coming! The conventions are coming!Tell us what you think: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast17.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST no 36:53 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast16.mp3 Overseas voting: the system is far from smooth. Security gains in Iraq are durable, says president Bush. That announcement echoes in the presidential campaign. Political scientist Jack Pitney and blogger-delegate-Obama supporter, Philip Baruth weigh in. Throw in a few beats from that Ludacris track that has people on both sides upset, and you've got Episode 16 of The World's Election 2008 Podcast.Tell us what you think: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast16.mp3 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST no 36:41 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast15.mp3 In case you missed it, Mr. Obama went abroad. Episode 15 includes reaction and analysis from the Middle East, from voters in the US, from the candidates themselves and some experts who've planned similar high-profile trips. Listen, share, and contact us here: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast15.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EST no 31:45 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast14.mp3 Obama's heading to Iraq. McCain's campaign is accusing Obama of changing course on war. McCain's trip to Colombia was about (surprise) getting votes in November. And Iraq's government wants a timeline. Finally, a look at the election through the lens of... The Godfather.The World's Election 2008 Podcast is here, for you and yours. Contact us: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast14.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EST no 25:26 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast13.mp3 The Democrats put up a united front in New Hampshire. But the GOP is looking to put the state's four electoral votes in McCain's column. The BBC's Kevin Connelly on what Obama might have to do on foreign policy to win. Politics professor Dante Scala of the University of New Hampshire on why the state of NH is an important battleground. Then, meet the Vietnamese man who ran the Hanoi Hilton prison when John McCain was a POW there. And finally, something from Obama on patriotism. The World's Election 2008 Podcast Episode 13. Yes. Now. Contact us: theworldpolitics@gmail.com. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast13.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:30:00 EST no 28:49 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast12.mp3 A good mix this week. Counter-terrorism policy. Canada. And... some Ukraine for good measure. Live free or die with a quick GOP campaign visit to the Granite State, where John McCain and surrogates talk national security. The World's Carol Hills is keeping busy. She has three items in this week's podcast! And finally, some tape from one of Kiev's best-know political journalists. It's all there, in The World's Election 2008 Podcast, Episode 12. Music by Charles Earland. Play it. Listen. Enjoy. Share. http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast12.mp3 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST no 28:33 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast11.mp3 Highlights from Hillary's run, including views from women execs from around the world. McCain, Obama and Clinton all woo Jewish voters and talk tough on Iran. An interview with J.J. Goldberg of the Forward newspaper. And some Dick Cheney humor. It's The World's Election 2008 Podcast. It's ready and waiting. http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast11.mp3 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EST no 34:09 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast10.mp3 All three candidates agree: the killing in Darfur must stop and the US should do something about it. McCain distances himself from Bush on foreign policy. A long interview with Fareed Zakaria on "The Post-American World" and what it means for the next president. A foreign correspondent grapples with this paradox... America loves its guns, but it's still such a darn friendly place! The World's Election 2008 Podcast Episode 10. Get it. Got it. Good. http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast10.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:00:00 EST no 41:08 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast9.mp3 Return to Florida. Hillary tells voters there she's in it to win it. Biden on Iraq. Appeasement vs. engagement continued. The legend of the Clinton vs. McCain vodka shot duel. And the people of Obama,... Japan, that is,... are pulling for you-know-who. It's all here. Episode 9 of The World's Election 2008 Podcast. Treat yourself. http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast9.mp3 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 19:28 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast8.mp3 Bush says appeasement, Democrats say "bull-expletive!" Foreign policy heavyweights Richard Holbrooke and Robert Kagan on appeasement, the Jewish vote and how the 21st century is a lot like the 19th. Finally, McCain's end-date for the Iraq war and his proposal for question time... just like in Britain! It's all here, awaiting your eager ears and brain. The World's Election 2008 Podcast: Episode 8... with some music from the late, great Iceman himself, Albert Collins. http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast8.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 30:54 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast7.mp3 It's almost a Reverend Wright-free podcast. In any case, let's do talk about race in the 2008 campaign for US president. But also in elections overseas. The World's Jeb Sharp and the BBC's James Commarasamy contribute. Two stories from The World's Jason Margolis from Miami on the Hispanic vote(s). And John McCain takes questions on immigration in his home state. Give a listen. And don't forget to share. http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast7.mp3 Mon, 05 May 2008 18:00:00 EST no 36:42 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast6.mp3 Set aside your bitterness. Get in touch. Episode 6 of The World's Election 2008 is ready. Texas A and M's Mike Desch takes a look back at Petraeus and Crocker on Capital Hill; Joseph Stiglitz on the long-term cost of the Iraq war; MIT's Jim Walsh on Iran's nuclear program; and Indonesians who knew him as "Barry." http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast6.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 30:34 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast5.mp3 "The US candidates on Russia. McCain's bio-tour. Do they really hate us a little less around the world? And... something from Romania. The World's Election 2008 Podcast Episode 5 is what you need now. Please enjoy listening." http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast5.mp3 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST no 30:35 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast4.mp3 Start the weekend early with The World's Election 2008 Podcast. John McCain kicks of a "biography" campaign tour with a big foreign policy speech this week. Hillary Clinton supporter James Rubin says McCain is trying to hide his true neo-con colors. Vali Nasr on what's at stake in the latest round of fighting against the Mahdi Army in Iraq. An update on Hillary Clinton's exaggerations about her Bosnia trip. And finally, a view of the US election campaigns from China and Taiwan. http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast4.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 32:18 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast3.mp3 Start off your week with Episode 3 of The World's Election 2008 Podcast, hosted by Matthew Bell, reporter for PRI's The World. This week's podcast focuses on Iraq. There's a fascinating interview with Iraq's ambassador in Washington; a look at where all three presidential candidates fall short on details when it comes to their plans for an exit strategy for Iraq; and then, for good measure, the question of what good does making noise about the Chinese crackdown in Tibet really do for Tibetans? http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast3.mp3 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 31:25 2008 elections, Matthew Bell, politics, international news, pri's the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast2.mp3 The World's Election 2008 Podcast awaits. Are you experienced? Well, that's the question Hillary Clinton is raising on the campaign trail. This week's episode looks more closely at the former first lady's experience in Northern Ireland and China. Reporter Jason Margolis on the announcement that Centcom commander Admiral William Fallon is stepping down. And Is Afghanistan becoming a no-go zone for NGOs? http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast2.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST no 25:53 2008 elections, politics, international news, pri's the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri http://64.71.145.108/pod/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast1.mp3 Welcome to the maiden voyage of The World's Election 2008 podcast! This (mostly) weekly podcast includes the best election stories from PRI's The World and the BBC World Service, along with some material that didn't make it on the air. This week's episode includes voices from Ohio, from Vietnam and from a (now-former) foreign policy advisor to Barack Obama. And what IS it about the sound of people's names in politics? http://www.theworld.org/mp3/2008elections/worldelectionspodcast1.mp3 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST no 30:10 2008 elections, politics, international news, pri's the world, bbc, wgbh, public radio, pri