Cambodian-American rapper praCh Ly

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Cambodian-American rapper praCh Ly creates tracks that are as popular in his homeland as they are here in the United States. He raps in both Khmer and English, and in both languages, he’s unafraid to tackle the history of violence in Cambodia, and the gang violence he grew up with in Long Beach. Corey Takahashi takes you on a drive with praCh Ly. Download MP3 (Photo: Corey Takahashi)

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Global Hit: praCh Ly

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Corey Takahashi profiles U.S.-based rapper, “praCh” Ly, who has become known as the voice of Cambodian refugee rap. And it all began with a CD he made on a karaoke machine in his parents’ garage.

Trains, a Bio-Truck, and Winston the High-Speed Pigeon

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Meet Winston, the 11 month old carrier pigeon who is faster than broadband Internet in South Africa. At least, that’s what one company in South Africa set out to prove. You can hear more about that in this week’s podcast. You can also take a ride on the Battambang Bamboo Railway in Cambodia, and follow along with Briton Andy Pag as he tries to circumnavigate the globe in a tricked out bio-truck. We ask you: where else can you find this kind of podcast? Wow.

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Entire program – July 23, 2009

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Today on The World: North Korea and the United States exchange unpleasant messages; also, the environmental decline of Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest lake; and British blues meets African spike fiddle in the music of Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara.

Cambodia’s Unique Lake Threatened

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The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports on Southeast Asia’s largest lake — Cambodia’s Tonle Sap — and why environmentalists are worried about its future. Dams, logging and overfishing are some of the factors threatening the lake’s ecosystem.

Education in Cambodia (6:00)

The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports that only a third of Cambodia’s population is fully literate. The Cambodian government blames the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge. Others blame current government corruption.

Swine Flu and the Global Recession

In this week’s Global Economy Podcast, it’s all about swine flu. We look at how a swine flu pandemic might affect the global economy, and how the global recession might affect our flu preparedness. Listen

Corruption may endanger Khmer rouge tribunals (4:30)

The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports on how accusations of corruption is affecting the trial of former Khmer Rouge officials in Cambodia. Among other things, international monitors say Cambodian staff members on the tribunal are forced to give kickbacks to government officials. download