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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The podcast currently has 1,113 episodes available.

WBEZ's Worldview episodes:

June 18, 2019 Morsi Dies In Government Custody; Chicago Loses Old Growth Trees; Green City Market Celebrates 20 Years; Chicago-Area Awards Recognize Urban Gardeners
On today's show: Former Egyptian president deadTrees in ChicagoA local farmers marketGardening awards
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50min
June 17, 2019 Oil Tankers Attacked, Iran Blamed; Growing Up In Post-Revolutionary Iran; Food Mondays: Pretty Cool Ice Cream
On today's show: Tensions with Iran escalateAn archival interview from 2014Ice cream for a cause
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50min
June 14, 2019 Chicago’s Only Meadery Brings Drinks, Community To South Side; Chicago’s LED Streetlights Prove Controversial; Exploring The 1919 Black Sox Scandal Through Art; Biking Trail on the South Side Brings Communities Together
On today's show: Making mead in ChicagoLight pollutionThe 1919 Black Sox ScandalA Chicago bike trail with history
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54min
June 13, 2019 Author Explores African American Faith Stories
On today's show: Author Randal Jelks on his book "Faith and Struggle in the Lives of Four African Americans"
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50min
June 12, 2019 Social Media Fuels Inhumane Encounters With Exotic Animals; ‘La Havana Madrid’ Documents Lakeview’s Latinx Roots; Global Notes: Bassel & The Supernaturals
On today's show: The hidden dangers of wildlife tourismA play documenting Chicago historySyrian-inspired music
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50min
June 11, 2019 Estimated One Million Hong Kongers Protest Against Proposed Extradition Bill; Civil Disobedience And Identity In Hong Kong Amidst Protests; Europe’s First Mixed-Race Mayor On Politics, Journalism and Brexit
On today's show: Protests in Hong KongEurope's first mixed-race mayor
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51min
June 10, 2019 TV Dramas Censored In Egypt; Expert Argues For Democratizing Artificial Intelligence; Food Mondays: Real Men Cook
On today's show: Censorship in EgyptThe ethics of artificial intelligenceFood Mondays
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50min
June 06, 2019 Worldview: June 6, 2019
On today's show:Before joining the Indian independence movement, Mohandas K. Gandhi lived in South Africa, which is where he pioneered his philosophy of Satyagraha. The Honduran government's announcement of a restructuring of public health and education in April has been met by months of nationwide protests. Anne Frank, whose diary written in hiding as a Jewish child during World War Two has been read by thousands, would have turned 90 this month.
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June 05, 2019 Worldview: June 5, 2019
On today's show:Former mayor of Philadelphia Michael A. Nutter joins us to talk about what leading a global city, offering comments on crime and infrastructure. Director of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements Aromar Revi discusses how urbanization and climate change intersect in India. Athens' vice mayor on migrant and refugee affairs Lefteris Papagiannakis discusses the city government's efforts to accommodate migrants’ needs.
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June 04, 2019 Worldview: June 4, 2019
On today's show:WBEZ looks to win its fourth consecutive crown in Chicago’s Bike To Work Challenge, and in honor, we dedicate a whole hour of programming to biking!
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50min

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How many episodes does WBEZ's Worldview have?

The podcast currently has 1,113 episodes available.