WBEZ's Worldview

By WBEZ Chicago

WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell.... more

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May 14, 2019 Chicagoans Help With Trauma Counseling In Christchurch; India Votes: Unemployment, Agrarian Distress and Basic Income; ONE Campaign Combats AIDS Worldwide
On today's show: The trauma facing survivors of mass shootingsElections continue in IndiaThe fight to end the global AIDS crisis
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50min
May 13, 2019 In U.S.-China Trade War, China Hits Back With Tariffs; 'The Prosecutors' Puts Spotlight On Conflict-Related Sexual Violence; Food Mondays: Fasting During Ramadan
On today's show: U.S.-China trade war escalatesLooking at sexual violence as a war crimeHealthy fasting during Ramadan
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51min
May 10, 2019 Worldview: May 10, 2019
On today's show:Mahatma Gandhi’s Grandson Rajmohan chats with Jerome about Gandhian secularism and historical memory in India. The International Voices Project supports the work of playwrights from around the world and brings their plays to Chicago stages.
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May 10, 2019 Worldview: May 9, 2019
On today's show:Turkey's election board has ordered that the Istanbul mayoral election be re-run after the ruling AK Party alleged irregularities at certain polling places. Ride-share drivers worldwide went on strike yesterday to protest declining salaries and advocate for greater rights as workers. Philippine labor organizers visited Chicago for May Day.
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43min
May 09, 2019 Worldview: May 8, 2019
On today's show:Former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano joined the show to talk about national security, immigration and DACA. Iran’s President Rouhani announced the country would partially stop complying with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on its nuclear program. Musicians, chefs and craftspeople come together every year for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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50min
May 07, 2019 Worldview: May 7, 2019
On today's show:President Trump has in recent months taken a strong stance on trade, wielding tariffs as a political tool. Violence against religious minorities and lower-caste Indians have increased sharply following the right-wing BJP’s election. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation last month announced the launch of the Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund.
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44min
May 06, 2019 Worldview: May 6, 2019
On today's show:Since 1500, at least 680 vertebrate species worldwide have gone extinct — and the situation is only becoming more dire. Children around the world face numerous threats to their rights, including forced marriage, sexual abuse and lack of access to education. Buckwheat is big among health-conscious Australians, and Chicago native Emily Griffith's 'Lil Bucks' is bringing the craze to Illinois.
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50min
May 02, 2019 Chicago Celebrates World Fair Trade Day; Whitney Young High School Commits To Fair Trade; From Chocolate To Bread, Chicago Food Products Get Fair Trade Certification
On today's show: Broadcasting from the Chicago celebration of World Fair Trade Day, he hear from businesswomen, students and chefs committed to sustainability
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51min
May 02, 2019 Activist Network Comes Together To Fight Climate Change; SAMS Brings Health Care To Syrians In Need
On today's show: Climate change activists in an intergenerational conversationChicago doctors helping individuals injured in Syrian conflict
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51min
May 01, 2019 Survivors Of Political Torture Move Forward In The U.S.; Cuban Visions: The Unique Story of Unlucky Juan; Global Notes: A Political Dissident And Oud Virtuoso
On today's show: An organization that supports victims of political tortureA Cuban film now showing in ChicagoAn expert oud player
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51min

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The podcast currently has 1,113 episodes available.