01/27/2010

Entire program – January 27, 2010

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Today on The World: Counter-terrorism experts chime in on what President Obama might say in his State of the Union address tonight, the stock market reacts to Toyota’s recall troubles, and the international community grows more concerned about instability in Yemen.

The state of national security

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President Barack Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address tonight before Congress. The economy and healthcare reform are sure to be high on the President’s agenda. But he will also likely focus on counter terrorism measures. The World’s Jason Margolis tells us what the President might say, and what some counter terrorism experts say he should say. Download MP3

How best to help Haiti

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The earthquake in Haiti happened more than two weeks ago. Yet aid organizations continue to struggle with basic questions there. Americans who want to help have been urged to give money but we’ve also heard of some organizations collecting things like tents or food. So, should you donate items, or is money still the best way to go? David Case is an editor with the online news website Global Post.Download MP3

Britain’s inquiry into the Iraq war

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The UK government’s former top lawyer has said he initially believed a second UN resolution was necessary to justify invading Iraq in 2003, but changed his mind a month before the war. Critics of the war have long suspected that former Attorney General Peter Goldsmith was pressured to change his mind by then Prime Minister Tony Blair (pictured). Blair is expected to testify before the inquiry on Friday. Laura Lynch reports. Download MP3

Trouble at Toyota

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Toyota stocks took a big hit today, after the company announced it’s suspending US sales and production of eight popular models. Millions of Toyota vehicles already out there have also been recalled. The cars are being sent back to the shop to repair potentially defective gas pedals. Marco Werman talks with Leo Lewis, the Asia business correspondent for the Times of London. Download MP3

Real runners do it barefoot

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A new study finds that people who run barefoot move very differently from people who run in modern athletic shoes. The research, conducted in the U.S. and Kenya, found that shoeless runners land on the front or middle of the foot, whereas shod runners land on the heel, therefore increasing the odds of athletic injuries. Keith Seinfeld of station KPLU will have the story later today. (Photo: Harvard University) Download MP3

America’s third war

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Jeb Sharp about an important component of President Obama’s counterterrorism strategy: the controversial drone war over Pakistan.Download MP3

The skier from Kenya

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with cross-country skier Philip Boit, the only athlete to represent Kenya at the Winter Olympic Games.

Geo Quiz

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Where will our Geo Quiz take us today?

Is Yemen in trouble?

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Yemen is the subject of a high-level international conference in London today. There are fears the Arab nation could become a failed state and a haven for al-Qaeda. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the Middle East editor of London’s Guardian newpaper, Ian Black.

Come to Yemen

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The negative international press surrounding Yemen is making one person’s job increasingly difficult – the man who’s trying to sell the country to would-be tourists. Anchor Marco Werman reports.

Geo answer

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We’re still looking for a city in China’s mountainous Hunan province. The answer to our geo quiz is Zhangjiajie. Locals claim their rocky mountains look just like the floating mountains in the movie Avatar, so they’ve officially renamed one Hallelujah Mountain.

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Tensions follow soccer rivals

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Correspondent Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo on the bitter rivalry between soccer clubs Egypt and Algeria. Their last match caused riots in both countries. Now they’re set to meet tomorrow in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.

Paquito d’Rivera

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Latin Jazz King Paquito D’Rivera went to Germany to record an album with a trio of classical clarinettists. The World’s Adeline Sire reports. Download MP3