12/27/2012
Music Heard on the Air, December 27, 2012
Tunes Spun On The World between our reports on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Artists featured are King Coya, Tareq Abboushi and Shusmo, Samuel Yirga and Sinkane.
PRI’s The World: 12/27/2012 (Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt)
As time runs out for Washington to avert the “fiscal cliff,” we look at Britain, where the economy went over the cliff two years ago. Also, Costa Rica bans all sport hunting and hunters there aren’t happy about it. And a visit with the creator of the Voice of America’s “Music Time in Africa” program, who retired at the age of 91.
Britain Shows the Way Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’
It is looking extremely unlikely that Republicans and Democrats can agree on a plan by the end of the year. Britain went over its own fiscal cliff a couple of years ago. Since then, it has imposed a series of painful budget cuts.
Why Brits Aren’t Especially Bothered About Going Over the Fiscal Cliff
We get reaction from Brits hanging out on this holiday in an East End pub. They’re not happy about the potential for a global economic fallout, but they also don’t believe it will actually happen.
Egypt: Cartoonist Sued for Depiction of Adam and Eve
In recent weeks, several of Egypt’s most popular and prominent satirists, talk show hosts and journalists have received formal complaints that their work has insulted President Mohamed Morsi.
Owner of Asian Market in Columbia, Missouri Sees Future in New Immigrants
With the influx of immigrants, some entrepreneurs in Columbia, Missouri are seeing an opportunity in the city’s changing food culture, including the owner of Chong’s, the city’s oldest Asian grocery store.
Sampling the ‘Cubano’ Sandwich in Little Havana
Reporter Steve Dolinsky samples the best Cuban sandwich in “Little Havana,” Florida and gives his recommendations.
Judge Behind Ruling Linked to Russian Adoption Bill Speaks Out
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled he is likely to approve a bill which would ban adoption of Russian children by Americans.
Costa Rica Bans Hunting
Costa Rica, a tropical country known for its national parks and ecotourism, has taken a further step to protect its environment. But even in this environmentally conscious nation, a new ban on hunting faces obstacles. Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA reports.
Cuba’s British West Indian Enclave
There’s an enclave of British-ness in a large Caribbean nation where most people speak Spanish. The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford went to find out more.
Remembering Thunderbirds Creator Gerry Anderson
British TV-producer Gerry Anderson died recently. Anderson created a series of shows for kids in the 1960s, including Thunderbirds.
‘Music Time in Africa’ Founder Leo Sarkisian Retires
The man who founded Voice of America’s “Music Time in Africa” program retired this past fall after 47 years on air at the age of 91.
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