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06/26/2009
Entire program – June 26, 2009
Today on The World: The global impact of Michael Jackson – we go to China, India and London to look back at the King of Pop; then a look at what health experts are up against as the swine flu hits Africa, and Afghanistan’s version of “American Idol”…a massive hit there…now the subject of a [...]
Global headlines on the ‘King of Pop’
Today on The World – the story making headlines across the globe – the death of Michael Jackson. We’ll hear newscasts from around the world. Listen
Bollywood’s debt to Michael Jackson
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with choreographer, Longines Fernandes, the man who created the dance sequences for the movie Slumdog Millionaire, about Michael Jackson’s influence on Bollywood. Listen
China’s reaction to Jackson’s death
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Mary Kay Magistad in Beijing on reaction there to the death of Michael Jackson. Jackson released his multi-platinum album Thriller just as China was opening its doors to the outside world in the early 1980′s. Listen
Michael Jackson in London
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Laura Lynch in London, where Michael Jackson was slated to play 50 sold-out concerts next month as part of a comeback tour. Listen
The business of Michael Jackson
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Bruce Landvall, the head of the Blue Note record label, about how Michael Jackson helped save the record industry in the late 70s. Listen
Swine flu hits Africa
The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from Nairobi, Kenya on worries over the swine flu hitting Africa. Just under 10 cases have been confirmed in sub-Sarahan Africa. But health experts are concerned about the disease spreading in the continent’s crowded slums. Listen
Soft food and obesity
A Harvard anthropologist says soft food is sabotaging the battle against obesity. He argues that the modern diet is too over-processed and spongy. Anchor Marco Werman gets the story from The World’s science correspondent David Kohn. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3
Iranian cleric issues threat to protesters
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Borzou Daragahi of the Los Angeles Times about the latest developments in Iran. A leading Iranian cleric today said opposition protesters were waging war against God and called on authorities to deal “severely and ruthlessly” with the leaders of the protests. Listen
Progress in Pakistan
The BBC’s Orla Guerin reports that a police crackdown in Pakistan’s Punjab province is getting results. Several Taliban cells have been broken up and two potential bombers arrested. Listen
Afghan star
The World’s Ken Bader previews the film “Afghan Star.” It’s a documentary about the hit TV show that’s Afghanistan’s version of “American Idol.” Listen
Geo Quiz Answer
For our Geo Quiz, quiz, we’re looking for a rocky archipelago off Norway’s northwest coast. The answer is Lofoten, where marine biologist Hieke Vester studies and records communication among marine mammals. The World’s David Leveille has the story. Listen
Global Hit
Anchor Marco Werman treats us to a Japanese remix of some Michael Jackson hits. Listen
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