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Congolese singer sings Serge Gainsbourg
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Last week we had French actress and singer/songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg on the show. She told us that she didn’t write songs in French, because of the legacy of her late father, Serge Gainsbourg. Serge Gainsbourg is considered the father of modern French music. His controversial lyrics and inimitable delivery have made him a tough act to follow. Following in papa Gainsbourg’s footsteps is a challenge for any performer. But an unlikely artist is giving it a shot. Little known Congolese singer Jean Paul Wabotai recently acquired the rights to ten Gainsbourg lyrics never before put to music. The World’s Gerry Hadden has his story. Download MP3
Congo death sentence
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Two Norwegian men have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after being convicted of murder. Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland have denied all charges. The two men were held after their Congolese driver was found shot dead. Marco Werman talked with Tjostolv Moland’s parents, Knut and Matilde Moland. Download MP3Norwegian men get death sentence in Congo
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Download MP3Anchor Marco Werman has details on the case of two Norwegian men who were sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo this week. The men were convicted of espionage and the murder of their driver.
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.
Cell Phones in the Classroom, New Wikipedia Guidelines, Steam Car Redux, and Artificial Trees
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Any podcast that has artificial trees (pictured) in it has to be good right? We hope so. We’ve also got some other great stories. We hear from one history teacher who is exploring new ways to integrate technology into the classroom. We also talk about how your cell phone is linked to violence in Congo, and we hear from Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales about some new editing guidelines. All that, plus an update on those Brits and their marvelous steam-powered car.
Entire program – August 12, 2009
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Today on The World: How the trade in minerals used in cell phones and laptops fuels the violence in eastern Congo; China’s foreign investors are shaken by the arrest of four employees of British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto; and water polo in Afghanistan.
The violence behind Congo’s mineral trade
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The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on how the trade in minerals used in cell phones and laptops fuels the conflict in eastern Congo.
Clinton in Congo
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has demanded an end to widespread sexual abuse in war-ravaged eastern DR Congo, during a visit to the country. Secretary Clinton spoke out during a tour of a crowded refugee camp in the eastern city of Goma. Earlier, following talks with Congolese President Joseph Kabila, she said there should be no impunity for the perpetrators of sexual violence. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports. (photo: AP/Etienne Kokolo) >>>Click here for Jeb’s award winning series on rape in Congo (Jan 2008)
Entire program – August 11, 2009
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Today on The World: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls on Congo to put an end to widespread sexual violence, an Afghan TV station that’s going CNN-style for the upcoming presidential election.
What’s that band?
The World’s Marco Werman speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about a recent Global Hit that peaked listeners’ interest.
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More info on Staff Benda Bilili
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Staff Benda Bilili
The Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili just released an amazing album, but as Marco Werman tells Lisa Mullins, it’s the story behind the music that’s really amazing.
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Global Hit: Staff Benda Bilili
The Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili just released an amazing album, but as The World’s Marco Werman tells us, it’s the story behind the music that’s really amazing.
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More information on the band here.
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