PRI's The World: 12/01/2016
Today we explore what's next for US-Pakistan relations under a President Trump. We also hear about a schoolteacher in Afghanistan who faced down the Taliban. Plus, we bring you the story of a Swedish town that just can't keep a giant straw goat from burning.
45m Dec 01, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/30/2016
The US Supreme Court considers indefinite detention of immigrants. Also, US President-elect Donald Trump's apparent deal to keep manufacturing jobs in Indiana. And, more Danish commuters are now biking into Copenhagen than driving.
46m Nov 30, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/29/2016
On today's show, Cuban artist and dissident Tania Bruguera shares her thoughts about the passing of Fidel Castro. Plus, Felix Contreras, the host of Alt.Latino, a weekly podcast and radio show from NPR about Latino arts and culture, talks about the Cuban band Los Van Van, and its controversial blend of music and politics. We also hear how a headless corpse helped redraw the border between Belgi...
46m Nov 29, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/28/2016
What's next for Cuba, and US-Cuban relations? And what does Fidel Castro's death mean for the incoming Trump administration? We take a look. We also get the latest from Aleppo, Syria, where government forces have taken control of a large slice of the city formerly held by the rebels. Plus, we hear about a school where all the classes are taught in Mohawk.
45m Nov 28, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/25/2016
Today we ask why President-elect Donald Trump is skipping the intelligence briefings typically considered vital for the commander-in-chief to get his job done. Also, The World's Jason Margolis looks at the ups and downs of the American roller coaster industry. It turns out that the Germans and the Swiss are the world leaders in coaster construction. Plus, we hear about cookies that carry ancien...
46m Nov 25, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/24/2016
US President-elect Donald Trump says it's time to heal the political and cultural divisions laid bare by the election. Host Marco Werman is inspired by a guy from Lebanon who's on a mission to visit every town called Lebanon in the United States (there are 47). Also, a Minneapolis-based catering team goes to Standing Rock to fix indigenous favorites for the "water protectors" attempting to bloc...
47m Nov 24, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/23/2016
Christians in Atlanta, Georgia who work with Muslim refugees in the United States wonder what a Trump presidency will mean for the people they help. Then we go to the Republic of Georgia and a bizarre market of spare parts from the Soviet era. Plus, we hear the story of a 15-year-old entrepreneur who sells coffee and spaghetti in the Central African Republic.
45m Nov 23, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/22/2016
Donald Trump says he'll tear up trade deals and bring jobs back to the US — today we'll hear from factory workers in Indiana about how much faith they have that the president-elect will deliver. In India, the government has discontinued the use of the most widely circulated bank notes in an attempt to tackle tax evasion, but it's hurting people who don't have bank accounts — many of them women....
47m Nov 22, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/21/2016
Today we hear how some Muslims in the Los Angeles area are reacting to plans advanced during Donald Trump's campaign for a nationwide registry for Muslims. Plus, what steps should social media companies take against fake news on their sites? Also, we take a look at how climate activists are looking to states and cities to pick up the mantle in fighting the climate crisis.
47m Nov 21, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/18/2016
As a billionaire businessman, Donald Trump has corporate ties all over the globe. And as President-elect, he has yet to clearly spell out how he will handle the potential conflicts of interest. Plus, a climate activist from the Maldives reflects on what it would mean if the US pulls out of the latest global climate deal. And Russian-born comedian Eugene Mirman tells us about finding the funny i...
46m Nov 18, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/17/2016
President-elect Donald Trump has said he would cut off federal funding for local law enforcement in cities that declare themselves to be sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants. So what impact would that have? The mayor of Minneapolis weighs in. Also, the NFL is playing its next Monday Night Football game in Mexico City. We ask a Mexican fan why American football and the NFL are rising in popul...
47m Nov 17, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/16/2016
Could a Trump administration really cut off remittances to Mexico? And can Trump be persuaded to change his mind on climate change? Plus, we'll hear about a "mansplaining" hotline in Sweden.
46m Nov 16, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/15/2016
Today we explore the American alt-right and its ties to similar groups overseas. Plus, heroin production is up in Mexico, and most of it gets sent to the United States. We also hear about how Finland is expressing its unique culture with a full suite of emojis — two of which are coming to your smartphone keyboard.
46m Nov 15, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/14/2016
Donald Trump's pick of Stephen Bannon as chief White House strategist may be a problem when it comes to relations with Israel. Critics accuse Bannon of anti-Semitism. Also, how tricky would it be to deport the nearly 3 million undocumented immigrants that President-elect Trump mentioned on Sunday? Plus, how the French are remembering the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks.
45m Nov 14, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/11/2016
It's Veterans Day, and the end of a long week of political upheaval. We hear from a former interpreter for US Marines in Afghanistan who was forced to leave because of death threats from the Taliban. Plus, President Andrew Jackson was seen as an outsider who beat the political establishment in Washington. We'll explore how far the comparison with President-elect Donald Trump goes. And, we remem...
46m Nov 11, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/10/2016
What might the first 100 days of the Trump Administration might look like? We'll take a look. Also, we'll hear from the mayor of a small Pennsylvania town where many blame trade deals for the loss of local jobs, and where many white working-class residents enthusiastically voted for Donald Trump. Plus, why Canada isn't the answer. Many Americans joked during the campaign that they'd move to Can...
45m Nov 10, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/09/2016
Defying both pundits and polls, Donald Trump won the US presidential election in dramatic fashion. As always, we'll be putting our global spin on the story. Host Marco Werman talks to a Latina food truck owner who voted for Trump. We'll also hear from Germany, where Trump's victory coincided with the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. And, we head to Mexico for reaction there to Trump'...
46m Nov 09, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/08/2016
Today, we bring you a global take on America's Election Day with views from Russia, Morocco and France. Plus, we’ll have a snapshot of Latino voters going to the polls in San Antonio — near the border with Mexico. And, find out how the Brexit vote has angered chocolate lovers in Britain.
46m Nov 08, 2016
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PRI's The World 11/07/2016
After a long and rancorous campaign, a seemingly divided America will choose its next president on Tuesday. How are minorities and immigrants in North Carolina viewing this election? And, what might marijuana legalization ballot measures mean south of the US border? Also, how the voting process in Brazil differs from that in the US — for starters, voting is compulsory for Brazilians.
47m Nov 07, 2016
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PRI's The World 11/04/2016
Pretty much everyone's got a stake in the US election, including the Middle East and China. In Iraq, we hear about families who managed to flee Mosul ahead of the battle to retake the city from ISIS. Plus, the final story in our series on women in Colombia. The World's Jasmine Garsd tells us about a woman who was raped by a guerilla fighter when she was 11, who for years wanted nothing but reve...
45m Nov 04, 2016
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PRI's The World 11/03/16
We'll take a look at the Dakota Access pipeline protests, including allegations of human rights abuses committed by North Dakota authorities against Native American protesters. Have the protests galvanized more Native Americans to register to vote? Also, US intelligence officials are warning that Russian attempts to hack the US election could peak on Tuesday — Election Day itself. Specifically,...
46m Nov 03, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/02/2016
Refugees, frustrated trying to make a life in Europe, are now paying smugglers to get them back to Syria. Plus, residents of the small Baltic country of Estonia are quietly preparing for a possible guerrilla war against Russia. And, how a Tchaikovsky piano concerto got its debut in Boston.
47m Nov 02, 2016
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PRI's The World: 11/01/2016
To start today, we'll take a look at the Iraqi Army as it inches toward Mosul. Plus, we explore why residents of US territories can participate in the primaries, but can't vote in presidential elections. And, let us introduce you to the NEW Superman — a kid from Shanghai.
46m Nov 01, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/31/2016
Monday on The World: While the US is consumed by Trump vs. Clinton, the Dutch are watching a court case surrounding a right-wing party leader. Also, the United Arab Emirates may be rich in sunlight, but its citizens are deficient when it comes to vitamin D. Plus, the spookiest town in Spain.
46m Oct 31, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/28/2016
We get the latest on street protests in Venezuela, and find out what's happening with the pipeline protests in North Dakota. We also take a look at a "nuclear" family — as in, we talk to a nuclear policy analyst who reflects on his own work and that of his father, an American diplomat and proliferation expert. Plus, we hear why a Saudi woman left her own country for the relative freedom of Paki...
47m Oct 28, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/27/2016
A look at surviving a deadly drone attack in Pakistan: We'll hear the story of how one young girl became the face of the anti-drone campaign in Pakistan. Plus, a new "graphic biography" that explores the life of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. And why women in Iceland went on strike for 14 percent of the day.
46m Oct 27, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/26/2016
There may be a new ethnicity box on the 2020 Census form. It's for people of Middle Eastern and North African descent. But not everyone's so sure that new census box is a good idea. Plus, some folks are really fed up with Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. And we meet one of Pakistan's few female lawmakers.
47m Oct 27, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/25/2016
Today, we take a look at a surprise attack on a police academy in Pakistan. Both an ISIS affiliate and a Taliban splinter group have claimed responsibility. Plus, we continue our "Balance of Power" series that looks at how US foreign policy affects women around the globe. We meet a young woman in Pakistan who was forced into marriage at the age of 17, but remains determined to pursue her own ca...
47m Oct 25, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/24/2016
French officials moved in today to clear a refugee camp in Calais known as "The Jungle." In Pakistan, there's a push to get more women on the police force, and in Haiti, a woman named Madame Ertha is making a huge difference helping her less fortunate neighbors after Hurricane Matthew.
46m Oct 24, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/21/2016
Residents of the Iraqi city of Mosul continue to flee for safety. We hear from some of them. And as ISIS loses ground in Iraq and in Syria, we hear how its appeal to potential recruits is taking a major hit. Plus, we meet one of the few Pakistani women in professional sports. She's captain of the national women's cricket team.
47m Oct 21, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/20/2016
The final presidential debate is over. We'll hear reaction to Republican candidate Donald Trump refusing to say whether he will accept the outcome of the election. Plus, there's been some lively reaction on social media to Trump's "bad hombres" comment during last night's debate. Also, Boise, Idaho, is taking in a lot of Syrian refugees — 122 so far this year. We'll check in on how it's going.
46m Oct 20, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/19/2016
Russia tests long-range missiles and moves nuclear-capable missiles closer to the West. We learn why. Also, on day three of the Mosul offensive, we learn what a post-ISIS future might look like. Plus, we make some multicultural stops on the US campaign trail — with Hindus for Donald Trump and Danes for Hillary Clinton.
46m Oct 19, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/18/2016
Today we look at the latest effort to slow global warming — by swapping out chemicals used in air conditioners: It seems like a small change, but it could have a big impact worldwide. Also, we hear how European countries are combating extremism as ISIS loses ground in Syria and Iraq. Plus, Major League Baseball goes to Africa looking for talent.
46m Oct 18, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/17/2016
What does a rigged election actually look like? We find out from an international election observer. Plus, we hear the Iraqi government's newly launched operation to take control of Mosul from ISIS militants. Also, we pay a visit to a hospital for falcons in the United Arab Emirates.
47m Oct 17, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/14/2016
Michelle Obama holds up a mirror to America — and to India. The US first lady's remarks about Donald Trump and his "locker room talk" hit home in both countries, which are wrestling with problems of sexual assault and harassment of women. Also, we hear one man's quest to save a Native American language from dying. Plus, we bring you a story about the most luxurious chicken in the world, native ...
46m Oct 14, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/13/2016
Bob Dylan: singer, songwriter, poet — and now winner of the Nobel Prize in literature. Host Marco Werman takes a look at Dylan's global reach. Plus, the world's longest reigning monarch, King Bhumibol of Thailand, has died at the age of 88. He was on the throne for 70 years. The World's Patrick Winn tells us more from his perch in Bangkok. Also, we hear why many Japanese are fascinated by the r...
46m Oct 13, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/12/2016
Bernie Sanders' brother, Larry Sanders, is running for office, but not in the United States. He's running for office in Oxford, England. Also, we take a look at new regulations on the practice of religion in China, where atheism is the official line of the Communist Party. Plus, we remember Malian musician Issa Bagayogo.
46m Oct 12, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/11/2016
Colombians try to salvage a peace plan — more about that today. Then we head to Haiti, where the devastation of Hurricane Matthew is giving way to fear of cholera. Plus, a London creperie has been forced to stop importing its signature products from France.
45m Oct 11, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/10/2016
Last night's debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton was, to put it mildly, tense. Hanging over it was the release of the video recording of Trump making vulgar remarks about women and sexual assault. We'll get a sense of how women around the world are reacting to the Trump video and the debate. Plus, we hear how climate change is playing among millennials as a campaign issue. And singe...
46m Oct 10, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/07/2016
The US election is one month away, and today, we're looking at how it concerns Latino voters — specifically Latino voters in Arizona, where issues such as immigration reform and the border with Mexico are as real as they can be. We assembled Latino political activists from the left and the right before an audience in Phoenix earlier this week, where Marco Werman moderated a lively discussion of...
47m Oct 07, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/06/2016
Can the war in Syria be brought to an end? We'll take a look. Plus, a TV journalist teams with Marvel Comics in an effort to get accurate news out of Syria. Also, in Major League Baseball, a showy bat flip could get you plunked, but in South Korea, bat flips are not only accepted, they're an art form.
44m Oct 06, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/05/2016
The National Archive of Aleppo: It's an online space for residents — and former residents — of the Syrian city to share their memories of the place they remember before the war. We also hear about a religious community in central Massachusetts whose roots date back to the early days of Christianity. Plus, a world-famous fish market in Tokyo prepares to close its doors.
46m Oct 05, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/04/2016
Today on The World, relations get even rockier between the US and Russia. We take a look. Also, we go inside a community of Syrian refugees in Denmark as they struggle to adjust to life in a new country. Plus, a top soccer league finally opens its doors to an American coach. And we remember "Hanoi Hannah."
47m Oct 04, 2016
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PRI's The World: 10/03/2016
Today's special edition comes from KJZZ in Phoenix, Arizona. Host Marco Werman and a team of producers and reporters from The World are in Arizona, reporting on border issues. We hear from a rancher who has to deal daily with smugglers using his property to get people and drugs into the US. We also visit a private detention facility where migrants wait to see whether they can stay in the US, or...
46m Oct 03, 2016
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PRI's The World: 09/30/2016
The US ambassador to Denmark has his own reality show. Ambassador Gifford stops by to tell Marco Werman all about his use of "soft power." We also get the story of an Ethiopian immigrant in California who decided to bring a little taste of his homeland to the Bay Area — and now wants to grow California crops in Ethiopia. Plus, a requiem for Rosetta, the comet-exploring spacecraft.
46m Sep 30, 2016
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PRI's The World: 09/29/2016
Thursday on The World, families of 9/11 victims get the congressional green light to sue Saudi Arabia. And, the New York Times reporter Declan Walsh normally serves as a foreign correspondent, but now he's been deployed to the US to cover our presidential election "in much the same way he would cover an event overseas." We'll find out what he's discovering as he makes his way across the country...
47m Sep 29, 2016
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PRI's The World: 09/28/2016
We remember Shimon Peres, one of Israel's founding fathers. He served as both prime minister and president during his life in public service and was one of the key figures behind the Oslo Accords. Also, Pepe the Frog. He's a cartoon character that's more than a decade old. But he's recently been co-opted by the alt-right and made into a figure that the Anti-Defamation League has just deemed a "...
46m Sep 28, 2016
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PRI's The World: 09/27/2016
Today we get some outside perspectives on last night's presidential debate. We'll touch base with viewers in Nigeria, Mexico, the UK and Thailand, and we'll touch on themes ranging from race relations to immigration to America's crummy airports. Plus, a Colombian American journalist offers his views on the historic peace agreement between FARC rebels and the Colombian government. Plus, we hear ...
47m Sep 27, 2016
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PRI's The World: 09/26/2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton go head to head tonight in their first televised debate as presidential nominees. We look at some of the hot topics they'll discuss, including national security, Syria, and immigration. Plus, there is heartbreak in Miami, where the city is mourning the tragic death of Florida Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The 24-year-old, originally from Cuba, was beloved not ...
46m Sep 26, 2016
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PRI's The World: 09/23/2015
A human rights lawyer in Los Angeles wins a MacArthur "genius" grant for work he's doing to update and reform America's immigration laws. Then we hear the story of a Sikh-American who was killed four days after 9/11. Fifteen years later, the killer, now in prison, tries to explain to the man's brother why he did it. And in Norway, every Friday is Taco Friday.
46m Sep 23, 2016
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