Ongoing Coverage:

The World

Weekday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Lisa Mullins

The World mix of in-depth news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. The World also features popular segments such as The Geo Quiz and The Global Hit.  

Visit 

Genre: 
Composer ID: 
5182abfee1c84ed1e15a806d|5182a983e1c84ed1e15a7fdf

Podcasts

  • Friday, May 24, 2013 1:30pm
    How suicide bombings in Niger fit into the global fight against terrorism. Also, how Burmese students in New York feel about Myanmar's president visiting the US this week. Plus, fans of Japanese anime bring color and quirkiness to Boston.
  • Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:30pm
    President Obama outlines his policy on drone attacks as part of his speech on counter terrorism. We'll hear reaction from a country that has been the site of many US drone strikes - Pakistan. And a conversation with best-selling Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her novel.
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:30pm
    US drone strike policies and the case of a 16-year-old American killed by a strike in Yemen. Also, using pedal power to manage mega traffic in Brazil's largest city. And a music video from Chinese artist and dissident, Ai Weiwei.
  • Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:30pm
    Tuesday on The World, the aftermath of the deadly Oklahoma tornado. Also, Apple Computer's low global tax payments are causing trouble for Irish authorities accused of giving Apple a special tax deal. And, artists in Cairo take advantage of distracted Egyptian authorities and install provocative public art.
  • Monday, May 20, 2013 1:30pm
    Syrian government forces push deeper into rebel-held town with the help of Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah. Also, the real prospect for mining minerals from the bottom of the sea. And the blossoming of the world's worst-smelling flower.