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03/18/2010
Entire program – March 18, 2010
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Today on The World: What the Arab world is saying…and NOT saying…about the diplomatic spat between Israel and United States; Also, a new bridge links Sudan’s capital city to a tiny island lost in time; and the nation of Cyprus badly needs water, but it won’t take help from neighboring Turkey.
The Arab view of US-Israeli relations
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has dismissed the idea that US-Israeli relations are in crisis amid a quarrel over Jewish settlers in East Jerusalem. The spat has certainly been getting a lot of attention in both the US and Israel. But what’s been the reaction in the Arab world? The World’s Jason Margolis has more. Download MP3
Developing Sudan’s Tuti Island
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Where the Blue and White Niles meet in Khartoum, Sudan, lies Tuti Island. While Khartoum developed into a modern city, Tuti retained its bucolic environment. But that may be about to change now that a new bridge has been built connecting Tuti to the capital city. Reporter Hana Baba has the story. Download MP3 (Photo: Hana Baba)
Guam loves Spam
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The US Pacific Island territory of Guam is notable not just for its US military bases, which are soon to be expanded. Guam is also the world’s leading consumer per capita, of Spam. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports about the Guamanian craze for processed meat. Download MP3 (Photo: Mary Kay Magistad).
BBC DJ Charlie Gillett dies
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BBC DJ and world music champion Charlie Gillett has died after a long illness, aged 68. The British broadcaster is credited with discovering Dire Straits in 1976 after playing Sultans of Swing from their demo tape on his Radio London show Honky Tonk. The World’s Jeb Sharp has an appreciation of Gillett’s work. Download MP3
Israel’s view of US-Israeli tensions
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Anchor Jeb Sharp talks to Natasha Mozgovaya, Chief US Correspondent for Israeli newspaper Ha’Aretz, about how the tensions between the US and Israel are being covered in Israel.
Plant food or dangerous drug
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The World’s Laura Lynch reports on the growing popularity of a “legal drug” know as Mephadrone in Britain. It’s legally sold a plant food, but it’s been blamed as the cause of death for two British teens, and lawmakers are talking about a ban.
New study reveals changes in the Arctic
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A new study that examines the health of species native to the Arctic Circle was released today, and the news is mixed. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Mike Gill, co-author of the report.
Drought-ridden Cyprus spurns Turkey’s help
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A long-running conflict between Turkey and the independent Greek Cyprus is getting in the way of drought relief for the island. Reporter Joanna Kakissis explains.
Geo Quiz
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Our daily geography puzzler.
TV’s ‘Law and Order’ takes on rape in Congo
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Last night one of televisions’ most successful franchises, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, took on the issue of rape as a weapon of war in Eastern Congo. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Neal Bear, the program’s executive producer of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, about why he chose to tackle the subject.
Geo answer
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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the Indian state of Maharashtra, home to India’s movie industry known as Bollywood. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Harshita Kohli, an entertainment reporter in Mumbai about what’s behind a recent campaign to ban foreign actors in Bollywood films.
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