North Korea sends the US a July 4 message
North Korea says it has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. Host Carol Hills turns to Jean Lee in Seoul to learn more. Then Mary Kay Magistad, our former Beijing correspondent, takes a big-picture look at how the US and China might work together, or separately, to solve the North Korea problem. Also, The World's history guy, Chris Woolf, explores the role that Russia play...
46m Jul 04, 2017
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Supporting a strongman
The backlash over President Donald Trump's smackdown video of CNN gets us talking about world leaders and their relationships with the press. We'll hear about strongmen in Turkey and the Philippines. Also, Stephen Hawking on global warming, plus insights on Russia, election hacking and Kaspersky Lab. Plus, the strange ultimatum delivered to the Gulf nation of Qatar by four of its neighbors, led...
46m Jul 03, 2017
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On the front lines against ISIS, Simone Veil and when does a dialect become a language?
According to reports, ISIS has lost more than 50 percent of the territory it once held. We'll look at where things stand in the battle against ISIS, three years on. Also, a couple engaged to be married have been caught up in Donald Trump's immigration and travel ban. But a last minute change in policy may have given them some hope amid the confusion. Plus, the hard-to-define difference between ...
46m Jun 30, 2017
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New visa rules, drones of a different kind, and fat becomes bio-fuel
The Trump administration tries to clarify its new visa rules after the Supreme Court allows a partial travel ban. Plus, brothers who worked as translators for American forces in Iraq have been trying to get their ailing father to the US, but have run into a lot of red tape. And, "Dinner With Your Muslim Neighbor": A Muslim woman in Michigan is inviting strangers over for dinner to talk about Is...
45m Jun 29, 2017
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Hacking Ukraine and beyond, Hong Kong pop with a purpose, and will the Navajo Nation leave coal behind?
Another cyberattack is wreaking havoc across Europe. And, Western tech companies in Russia have been complying with demands to hand over the source code of their products for government officials to review. Plus, the time when North and South Korea teamed up to win a world championship in table tennis. Also, the Navajo Nation says it might be time to leave coal behind.
46m Jun 28, 2017
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Slouching towards war in the Middle East, Jane Austen meets Asia, and are bats virus-carrying specialists?
The Trump administration puts Syria "on notice" against using chemical weapons. Also, the discovery of diaries by ISIS fighters that tell an incredible story of life on the front lines. Plus, a trilogy best described as "Jane Austen meets Asia."
46m Jun 27, 2017
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The battle for Mosul, Trump and Modi, US immigration courts
Security, the environment and trade are all on the agenda when India's India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with President Donald Trump. Plus, a writer wonders why Trump decided not to host an Eid dinner at the White House to mark the end of Ramadan. And, the French connection to a recently discovered recording of Thelonius Monk.
46m Jun 26, 2017
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Putin's role in Russian election hacking, Otto Warmbier and the songs of Ramadan
Russian hacking isn't aimed solely at the United States — just ask Ukraine. That's our top story today. And, we look at the role psychologists played in developing the CIA's interrogation techniques. Plus, new details about Otto Warmbier, the American student who died after being imprisoned in North Korea.
46m Jun 23, 2017
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Singapore's health care system, Ford chooses China over Mexico, and a dad deported leaves a family displaced
The Senate reveals its plan to overhaul Obamacare. We'll take a look at how Singapore handles health coverage. And, the back story on an American family that moved to El Salvador because they refused to be broken apart by deportation. Plus, factory workers in Indiana say they need more than tweets from the president to keep their jobs from going to Mexico.
46m Jun 22, 2017
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A murder in Tulsa, A new Saudi crown prince, corruption trouble for Brazil's president
The World kicks off on Wednesday with a man who brought along his wife and three children into an Iraqi war zone while working as a Christian relief worker. And, a family that refused to be broken up by a deportation order moves to El Salvador. Plus, the Saudi king shakes up the line of succession, bumping his nephew in favor of his son.
47m Jun 21, 2017
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Protecting US coastlines, the refugee who became a supermodel and DJ, and a massacre in Mexico
The murder of a teenager in Virginia is being felt by Muslim communities all over the US. Also, a Jewish community in St. Louis reconsiders whether the vandalism at their cemetery was a hate crime or not. Plus, the US Coast Guard's unique role in protecting our nation's security.
46m Jun 20, 2017
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Another attack in London, virtual referees, and Odinism
There's been another vehicle attack in London: Last night, a man drove a van into a group of Muslim worshippers leaving a mosque — we have the latest from our producer in London who lives nearby Also, we look at why white supremacists in the US are attracted to a northern European mythology called Odinism. And, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela remembers performing with Ravi Shankar at the ...
47m Jun 19, 2017
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Trump rolls back on Cuba, Dreamers get to stay for now, getting fathers to pitch in
President Trump announces he is canceling part of the deal Obama made with Cuba. Plus, we hear Cuban-American voices for and against Trump's new policy. Also, efforts to rescue an ancient Jewish cemetery in Greece.
47m Jun 16, 2017
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Russia investigation may now include possible obstruction, the US deports Iraqis, Yoko finally gets credit
The Washington Post reports President Donald Trump is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice. Also, Nigerian-American author Teju Cole on things that unite us across boundaries. Plus Yoko Ono finally gets a writing credit for "Imagine."
47m Jun 15, 2017
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London tower fire, daring to drive in Saudi Arabia, dripping with metadata
A look at fire safety in high-rise buildings in the aftermath of the deadly fire that engulfed a 24-story apartment building in London. Plus, the author of "Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening." And, how to cover your digital tracks in a metadata world.
47m Jun 14, 2017
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Sessions on the hot seat, young Russians get their news online, music by the Tanzania Albinism Collective
Attorney General Jeff Sessions answers senators' questions about the ongoing Russia investigation and related matters. Plus, why many Russians in the US voted for Donald Trump and still support him. And, how comics are helping Ugandan kids recognize bogus health claims.
47m Jun 13, 2017
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Protests on Russia Day, a Pulse survivor, champion women surfers
Thousands take to the streets of Russian cities to protest corruption on what was also a national holiday in Russia — we'll take a look at multiple angles. Also, how a female surfer is shaking things up in Morocco. And a German orchestra conductor organizes a concert against President Donald Trump's border wall.
47m Jun 12, 2017
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Trump responds to Comey's testimony, more uncertainty in Britain, an American eclipse
In a press conference today, President Donald Trump called former FBI Director James Comey "a leaker." Also, British Prime Minister Theresa May's election gamble backfires badly. Plus, the story behind "Despacito," the Latin song that's taken over the planet.
46m Jun 09, 2017
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Comey in the hot seat, the view from Moscow, a state tour of Caracas
All eyes were on former FBI director James Comey today in Washington. We hear how Comey's testimony played in Moscow. Plus, it's back to the polls for British voters. And a through-the-looking-glass tour of Caracas, Venezuela.
46m Jun 08, 2017
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Twin terror attacks in Iran, Mormon women against deportations, taco trucks at every mosque
ISIS claims responsibility for the twin attacks in Iran. Plus, a Ramadan campaign in Southern California called "Taco Trucks at Every Mosque." And, why Latin rocker Juanes wants to stay positive.
46m Jun 07, 2017
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London attackers identified, former national security adviser Susan Rice, Hong Kong dumplings
Why some Londoners passed on Facebook's safety check feature after the London attacks. Also, how an Indian girl was trafficked by her own family but eventually managed to find a way out. Plus, the music of Iranian-Canadian duo Niyaz.
46m Jun 06, 2017
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Britain defiant, how Trump administration vacancies, fake turtle eggs
The mood in London after Saturday night's London Bridge attack — we'll take the temperature of the community. Also, we'll examine if wall-to-wall media coverage of terror attacks and their aftermath is exactly what the attackers want? Plus, how fake turtle eggs with GPS trackers could help catch poachers in Nicaragua.
45m Jun 05, 2017
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Global reaction to Trump's announcement, bee tattoos and Twin Peaks
Today we'll hear reaction from across the globe to President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord — iIncluding how it boosts China's global leadership role. Also, we look at how cartoonists are responding to Trump's decision.
47m Jun 02, 2017
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Trump pulls the US out of Paris climate accord
Today on The World, President Donald Trump has decided to pull the US out of the Paris climate accord. We look at why some in North Dakota don't mind. And we also examine why this is personal for people in the Marshall Islands, a Pacific nation already experiencing climate change.
48m Jun 01, 2017
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What if Trump drops Paris climate deal, trade deficits explained, singer Lila Downs
What would happen if the US pulls out of the Paris agreement? Other countries say they're ready to lead on climate. Also, why trade deficits aren't so bad. Plus, why Syria's national soccer team can't escape the war.
48m May 31, 2017
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Baghdad blast, Kushner's meeting with a Russian banker and Navajo's Siberian connection
After Manchester, another terror attack on young people and families. This time in Baghdad. Also, the crazy but true story of how Jimmy Carter's national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski almost became Iran's foreign minister. Plus a Syrian-American rapper sings about wearing hijab.
47m May 30, 2017
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America Alone, backchannels and marriage equality in Taiwan
Today, we get reactions from Germany and Middle America to Angela Merkel's suggestion that the US is no longer a reliable partner. Also, we hear a Muslim leader's response to a fatal hate crime incident in Portland, Oregon. And remembering war photographer Stanley Greene.
46m May 29, 2017
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Trump's trip wraps up, rescued migrants safely ashore, and Mexican musician Carla Morrison
President Donald Trump wraps up his trip to the Middle East and Europe. Plus, we go aboard a ship in the Mediterranean that's been up rescuing migrants. And, Central American kids try to escape gangs and pursue a better future in the US.
45m May 26, 2017
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A spat over intel sharing, a Yoruba priest's musical brew, and legendary Italian cyclist Gino Bartali
British authorities stop sharing intelligence with their American colleagues after leaks in the Manchester bombing case. And, a Ugandan woman who thought she was being recruited for a teaching job in Kuwait found herself practically enslaved by her host family there, forced to do domestic work. Plus, the little-known story of how a cycling champion helped save the lives of hundreds of Italian J...
46m May 25, 2017
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Manchester Strong, Trump and NATO, and the Philippines declares martial law
Britain increases its threat level to "critical." Also, from Uganda, the story of a nun who spent years helping girls escape abduction. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe taught the girls to sew — a project so successful that she's now opening another vocational center. Plus, the beautiful interiors of Mumbai's taxis.
46m May 24, 2017
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British PM condemns 'cowardly' attack, reintegrating Uganda's child soldiers, a Mediterranean rescue
British Prime Minister Theresa May calls the terrorist attack that killed at least 22 people in Manchester "cowardly" and "callous." Also, how ISIS uses such attacks to attract new recruits. Plus, our Across Women's Lives series on human trafficking continues from Uganda.
46m May 23, 2017
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Trump in the Middle East, China's footprint in Africa, Bonnie Raitt
Today, we start with a look at President Trump's efforts to jump-start the Middle East peace process. Also, the US extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. And we tell the story of a young woman from Nigeria who was the victim of human trafficking, and managed to escape.
47m May 22, 2017
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Trump in the Middle East, China's footprint in Africa, Bonnie Rait
Today, we start with a look at President Trump's efforts to jump-start the Middle East peace process. Also, the US extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. And we tell the story of a young woman from Nigeria who was the victim of human trafficking, and managed to escape.
47m May 22, 2017
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Trump's pilgrimage, an escape from trafficking, singing trees
What's in store for Donald Trump's first foreign trip as president? We try to answer that question. We also launch our series about women who've been the victims of human trafficking around the globe. Plus, we profile a botanist who is learning about trees by listening to the sounds they make.
46m May 19, 2017
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Back channel to Putin, volunteer first responders in Venezuela, Almodovar and Smith clash at Cannes
Jokes are part of the reaction in Russia to President Donald Trump's Russia-related problems. Also, Brazil's president faces calls for his impeachment. And, a Trump supporter in Iowa who strongly defends the president.
46m May 18, 2017
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White House in seemingly permanent chaos, Israeli spies furious, and the Dutch king flies incognito
There's a deepening sense of crisis in Washington as President Donald Trump prepares for his upcoming trip to the Middle East and Europe. Plus, a Dutch teenager comes up with a plan for cleaning plastic garbage from the oceans. Oh, and it turns out the Dutch king has been flying commercial airliners incognito for more than two decades. No biggie.
46m May 17, 2017
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Blowback on Trump's big leak, another journalist killed in Mexico, and there's nothing new about ransomware
President Donald Trump's sharing of classified information with the Russians is deemed "wholly appropriate" by his national security adviser. We ask: How is classified information usually handled and shared? Plus, remembering the life and work of Mexican journalist Javier Valdez. And reporter Alina Simone on the history of malware.
45m May 16, 2017
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Cyber crime, being an LGBT refugee, and what it means to be Dutch
Today, we have suggestions on how to protect yourself in an age of increasing cyberattacks. Plus, why Afghanistan and Pakistan are enlisting Google in their ongoing dispute over the border between the two countries. And the man called Hi Jolly, a camel driver who may have been the first immigrant from Syria in the United States.
47m May 15, 2017
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Trumponomics, France gets ready for Macron, vanilla problems
President Trump explained his economic policy to the folks at The Economist, and they weren't impressed. Also, some historical perspective on the US presidency, from the grandson of Harry S. Truman. Plus, why you might be paying more for your vanilla ice cream this summer.
46m May 12, 2017
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Riding on a migrant rescue boat, Facebook and fake news, Mars DIY
A reporter for The World is on board a Save the Children boat that's sailing the Mediterranean to rescue migrants stranded in makeshift boats. Also, a report from Seoul on how Catholics are leading the anti-nuclear protest movement there. And, plans for a do-it-yourself Mars mission.
46m May 11, 2017
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The global view of Comey's dismissal, America as a failing state, and London's kleptocracy tour
The firing of James Comey came as a shock to many. But the Russians say it won't affect relations with the US. The news is also making headlines in countries like Turkey, Egypt and Brazil, where leaders have clashed with their independent investigators. We also have the story of a New Jersey teenager who created the website Muslim Girl from her bedroom.
46m May 10, 2017
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More troops in Afghanistan? Black at Cambridge University, Café Tacvba evolves
Today, President Donald Trump weighs sending more troops to Afghanistan. Also, we'll look at the potential conflict of interest involving Jared Kushner and US visas for wealthy Chinese investors. Plus, hear about Café Tacvba, the Mexican rockers who don't think of themselves as rockers.
47m May 09, 2017
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What's next for France? Another Russian hack? Churchill's favorite spy
Today, we look at what comes next for France? Centrist Emmanuel Macron won the French presidency and must now try and unite his divided country. Also, what Marine Le Pen's defeat could mean for Europe's other far-right politicians. Plus, meet two teenagers from El Salvador who made the dangerous trek to the US by themselves.
46m May 08, 2017
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Australia's 'better health care,' the growing Antarctic ice crack, Portuguese fado
President Trump says Australia has better health care than America —  so we find out what's so good about it. Also, how the US alt-right's attempt to influence the French presidential race has fallen flat. Plus, Israeli pianist Idan Raichel and his sonic toys.
46m May 05, 2017
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Obama weighs in on French election, a peace deal with the 'butcher of Kabul,' visiting Lebanon, USA.
Former President Barack Obama endorses one of the candidates in Sunday's French election. Also, how US limits on refugees affect Christians persecuted in Myanmar. Plus, we check in with the Lebanese man who rented an RV and tried to visit every town named Lebanon in the US.
46m May 04, 2017
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Sweden's alt-right connection, pressure in Venezuela, Kabul Dreams
On today's show, we look at the link between white nationalism in Sweden and the alt-right in the US. Also, we examine reports that sick prisoners at ICE detention facilities are being mistreated. Plus, give a listen to three kids from Kabul who really know how to rock.
46m May 03, 2017
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Saying no to Ivanka, South Korea's new missile defense, the souls of China
Today, we talk to an up-and-coming chef who turned down a profile on Ivanka Trump's website. Also, we look at the debate over how Indian history is portrayed in California textbooks. Plus, how religion is thriving in Communist China.
46m May 02, 2017
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Trump's mixed rhetoric on North Korea, megachurches in South Korea, conservative climate ads
President Trump talks tough on North Korea, but also says he's open to meeting its leader. Also, why Brazilians are so unhappy with their leaders. Plus: memories of a tropical paradise contaminated by nuclear testing.
47m May 01, 2017
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High stakes with North Korea, between Saturn's rings, and South Africa's baseball star
Today we talk about international concern over the risk of escalation with North Korea. Also, the Cassini spaceship is now flying in between Saturn and its rings. Plus, the two comedians behind Armenia's version of The Daily Show.
46m Apr 28, 2017
46m
Misunderstanding the US-Mexico relationship, meth's new frontier, a Chinese tycoon gets red-flagged
Under President Donald Trump, what is America's role in Mexico's drug war? And what would be at stake if NAFTA were eliminated? Also, a Chinese billionaire and a member of Trump's Mar-a-Lago club is wanted by Interpol for his knowledge about corruption back in China. Plus, a herd of reindeer trekking through the tundra is the new "must see" show on Norway's "Slow TV" channel.
46m Apr 27, 2017
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