The World

The World

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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 Pakistan. Hint: It has to do with singing.
    48 min
  • 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.
    48 min
  • 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.
    48 min
  • 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 career and to keep her daughter from marrying in her teens. Also, why singer-songwriter Randy Newman penned a song about Vladimir Putin.
    47 min
  • 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.
    47 min
  • 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.
    47 min
  • 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.
    46 min
  • 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.
    47 min
  • 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.
    46 min
  • 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.
    47 min

About The World

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Co-hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler, along with their team of reporters and producers, bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

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