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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.... more
FAQs about YouTube Feed:How many episodes does YouTube Feed have?The podcast currently has 1,538 episodes available.
April 24, 2023The role of diplomacy in Sudan conflictNations around the globe are busy evacuating their personnel from embassies in Khartoum, Sudan, amid fighting between rival military commanders. With little diplomatic presence left, what role can the international community play in trying to end the violence? And, the COVID-19 pandemic weakened health care systems around the globe. USAID's Dr. Atul Gawande talks about how global health care systems are getting back on their feet. Also, the Goldman Prize has awarded Zafer Kizilkaya for his decadelong work establishing community-managed marine-protected areas along Turkey's coastline. Kizilkaya is the first winner from Turkey. Plus, Sifan Hassan places first in the women's London Marathon. ...more47minPlay
April 21, 2023Fighting in Sudan damages health care systemHundreds of people have reportedly been killed in Sudan as fighting continues between Sudan's rival armed forces. The fighting has also damaged health facilities, making it difficult for health workers to help those caught in the crosshairs. And, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently said that Kyiv and the West share some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine, creating tension between Brazil and the US. Also, new publicly available artificial intelligence tools are making it easier than ever for people to create art. These AI-generated songs, photographs and entire interviews all come with a range of ethical questions. Plus, re-creating the resilience of Roman concrete. ...more48minPlay
April 20, 2023Global decline in confidence in child vaccinesA new UNICEF report estimates that 67 million children have not received a single dose of important vaccines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And, this week, a camp for internally displaced people in northern Iraq was abruptly closed, leaving residents to suddenly find new places to live. Also, The World relaunches "The Big Fix," a series focusing on how people around the world are working to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Plus, Spanish police take down the biggest cocaine lab found in Europe....more48minPlay
April 19, 2023Russian espionage in the North SeaAccording to intelligence sources, a Russian military program is currently mapping offshore wind farms, gas pipelines, and power and internet cables in the waters around Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. And, Boston's first and only Yemeni restaurant marks Ramadan. Also, the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history happened three years ago this week in Nova Scotia. It led to new restrictions on guns, which in turn added fuel to a growing guns rights movement. Plus, a Yiddish "street song" pays homage to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising....more49minPlay
April 18, 2023Sudanese civilians caught in crossfire between rival generalsAs fighting continues between Sudan’s two most powerful military generals, civilians say they don’t trust either of the warring factions. And, about 100 more detainees have been flown from Saudi Arabia to Yemen, days after a major prisoner exchange between the two sides. Also, survivors of last month’s devastating earthquakes in Turkey are finding ways to save an Indigenous species of silkworm. Plus, Sudanese American MC Oddisee describes overcoming cultural taboos around mental health as he releases a new album....more49minPlay
April 17, 2023Fighting erupts between Sudan's military and paramilitaryAfter days of growing tensions, fighting broke out on Saturday between forces of Sudan's military and paramilitary. And, a Moscow court has sentenced Vladimir Kara-Murza, one of the Kremlin’s most outspoken critics, to 25 years in prison for treason. Also, southern Spain is looking to ancient irrigation methods to water a drought-stricken region. Plus, Arab Chilean singer Elyanna came to the famed music festival Coachella with a set entirely in Arabic....more48minPlay
April 14, 2023Reactions to Pentagon leaks and arrestFBI agents arrested 21-year-old air national guardsman Jack Teixeira, who has been identified as the prime suspect in the leak of classified intelligence documents. They contain military secrets relating to Ukraine, as well as information about other countries. A former CIA officer reacts to the news. Also, a decade ago, two bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. It's a tragic day that still reverberates and a moment that changed how security at big sporting events gets done. Also, Mexican activists are helping American women get abortions. The procedures require no travel, clinics or prescriptions. Plus, we hear from singer Pilani Bubu from South Africa — a onetime lawyer and businesswoman who gave it up to become a singer-songwriter....more49minPlay
April 13, 2023Russia's view on US intelligence leakA leaked trove of classified US intelligence information has revealed secrets about Russia's war in Ukraine. The incident has been embarrassing for the Pentagon and the White House, and the Kremlin, as well as the media, are all paying close attention. And, a celebrity chef explores cuisine and culture on the US-Mexico border, taking viewers to Baja California, Sonora and Chihuahua. Also, Muslims around the world are spending these days fasting, praying and gathering with friends and family for the holy month of Ramadan. In southern Turkey, families are observing their fasts while living in tents in the earthquake-devastated region of Hatay. Plus, remembering the iconic British fashion designer, Mary Quant, who brought miniskirts to the masses....more49minPlay
April 12, 2023US issues stiff EPA emission limits for vehiclesOn Wednesday, the Biden administration announced that by 2032, two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the US would need to be electric in order for auto manufacturers to be in compliance. And, Nigerian activist Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode's new book, "The Stolen Daughters of Chibok," documents the April 2014 kidnapping of northern Nigerian schoolgirls by Boko Haram. Also, Bengali Muslims all over India face discrimination. Plus, the last stop of a 9,000-mile butterfly migration....more48minPlay
April 11, 2023China to rein in AI chatAlibaba just released a new AI chatbot called Tongyi Qianwen, or "seeking truth by asking a thousand questions." But China is clamping down on companies doing cutting-edge AI work, fearing it could subjugate "state control." And, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting Somalia as part of a UN effort to support the drought-stricken nation. Nearly 5 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity, partially due to climate change caused by wealthier nations, according to the UN. Also, US President Joe Biden begins a four-day trip to Ireland on Tuesday, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. In the past month, the terrorism level in the region was raised to severe. Plus, the wife of a jailed Chinese dissident speaks out. ...more49minPlay
FAQs about YouTube Feed:How many episodes does YouTube Feed have?The podcast currently has 1,538 episodes available.