On today's show:Brazil's ex-president was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for corruption on Wednesday. We talk with Ruth Needleman about how Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s conviction fits into the larger picture of Brazilian politics and society.Why have some of Chicago's ethnic enclaves vanished? Where do those community members go? We speak with WBEZ's Monica Eng, who investigated these questions in an article for Curious City.

On today's show: We look at why the world seems to be convinced that Canadians are engaged with the environmental issues, even though some Canadians challenge that belief Author Fred Minnick helps us understand how President Donald Trump's promise to increase tariffs could affect U.S. liquor exports Our resident historian tells us about the start of the War of 1812 On Global Notes: Chicago-based drum & guitar duo Neil & Janet de los EEUU

On today's show:A recent analysis by the Guardian found that only 38 percent of women's matches were played on Wimbledon's major courts, compared to a nearly 50-50 split for matches at the French and Australian Opens. Worldview asks two experts about the history and science of spice preferences, from Mexico and Jamaica to Nigeria, Morocco, India and beyond.

On today's show:      The world saw President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet face-to-face at the G20 on Friday. We hear more about what the two leaders discussed.     We look at where American opinion is trending regarding the U.S.-Russia relationship with Dina Smeltz, senior fellow of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

This Worldview special takes a look at how the Boys and Girls Scouts got their start. While Boy Scouts flirted with imperialism and militarism, Girl Scouts emphasized international cooperation and empowerment.

On today's show:'Only One Sky' is a global eco-citizenship project encouraging scientists, educators, and young people to act sustainably and to take photos of the sky to show the effects of climate change. The Czech Republic’s Karlovy Vary Film Festival showcases the underappreciated works of Central and Eastern European directors. Bharatanatyam is also — like most Indian classical dances — a form of storytelling. Dancers tell stories through gestures, footwork and facial expressions.

On today's show:  A conversation with the authors of a new book that challenges Western conventional wisdom on the root causes of sectarian violence in the Middle East.  In addition to being one of the world’s top rock critics and host of Sound Opinions, Jim DeRogatis is also an award-winning modeler. He drops by for a discussion on how people around the globe explore history through the art of modeling. 

On today's show: North Korea claimed a successful launch on Tuesday of its first intercontinental ballistic missile. We get an update on the latest and the growing instability in the region. Plus, a look at the origins of the international scouting movement with conversations about the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the ideologies fueling both groups.

Every country has a founding narrative — the story a people pass down to spur patriotism and create national unity. The Fourth of July holiday is steeped in the American myth — from Paul Revere’s ride to the Boston Tea Party.  American schools teach students that the sacrifice of American revolutionaries made possible “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, as laid out in the Declaration of Independence. But what do these American myths say about our modern values, and is the American Dream available to everybody?

Worldview's very own Canadian Amber Fisher takes a look at how Canada has evolved in 150 years — and what the U.S. and Canada learn from each other — with Canadian journalist and media critic, Jesse Brown.