12/12/2012
PRI’s The World: 12/12/2012 (North Korea, Russia, Sweden)
North Korea draws international condemnation with its rocket launch. Also, why Russia plans to launch a state-run Islamic TV channel. Plus, the legacy of the renowned sitar master, the late Ravi Shankar.
Strong Reactions Among the International Community After North Korea’s Successful Rocket Launch
The US and the international community are condemning North Korea’s rocket launch as a thinly-disguised ballistic missile test. Former Ambassador Christopher Hill says though we often hear reports about North Korea going against the will of the international community, this latest launch is pretty significant.
North Korea: Government Struggles to Keep Tech Genie in the Bottle
North Korea limits its citizens access to mobile phones and a government-sponsored intranet, but it can’t shield its population entirely from the widening reach of global technology, says Scott Thomas Bruce with the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability.
China’s Evolving Propaganda: From a Benevolent Mao Zedong to Today’s Slick Machine
China has a long history of propaganda. And one man who lived through much of it has opened a propaganda poster museum in Shanghai. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad visited the museum.
Former US Women’s Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage’s New Challenge in Sweden
Former US Women’s Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage reflects on her coaching philosophy, what’s ahead for her as coach of Sweden’s national women’s team, and what she expects when her new team competes against the US in international play early next year.
Ugly Political Violence in Egypt
The New York Times reports that Islamist supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi captured, detained and beat dozens of his political opponents last week.
In the Studio with Al RTV, Russia’s First Islamic TV Channel
The first Russian-language Islamic channel seeks to foster dialogue among Russia’s many Islamic ethnic groups and encourage “moderate” Islam.
Banana Island Instead of Boardwalk: African City Gets Own Version of Monopoly
For Wednesday’s Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the African city that’s just gotten its own version of the popular Monopoly board game. One clue — in this version, Boardwalk has been replaced by a place called Banana Island.
Cornershop’s Anthony Saffery Talks About the Influence of Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar single-handedly brought the sounds of the sitar to people outside India and had an impact on many musicians.
Remembering Ravi Shankar, the ‘Godfather of World Music’
George Harrison famously called Ravi Shankar the “Godfather of World Music.” For children of the multicultural age, the late Shankar was something of a father figure.
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