http://thechangingworld.org/ The Changing World is a special collaboration between the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and PRI's The World. The series draws on the unique talents and strengths of the BBC's extensive network of seasoned correspondents and journalists. en-us Copyright 2007, Public Radio International Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:19:33 GMT Public Podcaster 30 stephen_snyder@wgbh.org Public Radio International no politics, global warming, international, PRI, BBC The Changing World is a weekly series of documentaries that takes the time to explore multiple aspects of a single global issue The Changing World is a special collaboration between the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and PRI's The World. The series draws on the unique talents and strengths of the BBC's extensive network of seasoned correspondents and journalists. Public Radio International http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_6503_small.png http://thechangingworld.org/ http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/844728/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/844728.mp3 President Barack Obama has made no secret of his admiration for the President who sought to heal a nation split by civil war, and who ended slavery. Obama is not the only world leader to emulate Lincoln. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Allan Little explores the ongoing influence of Abraham Lincoln. theworld Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/844728/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/844728.mp3 00:25:07 no President Barack Obama has made no secret of his admiration for the President who sought to heal a nation split by civil war, and who ended slavery. Obama is not the only world leader to emulate Lincoln. In this documentary produced for the BBC World President Barack Obama has made no secret of his admiration for the President who sought to heal a nation split by civil war, and who ended slavery. Obama is not the only world leader to emulate Lincoln. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Allan Little explores the ongoing influence of Abraham Lincoln. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/844727/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/844727.mp3 The BBC's Allan Little reports from Thomas Jefferson's estate at Monticello on some of the many contradictions of this U.S. president's life. For instance, that the man who "held these truths to be self-evident" that all men are created equal owned a slave plantation and believed that blacks and whites could not live together in America. theworld Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/844727/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/844727.mp3 00:25:04 no The BBC's Allan Little reports from Thomas Jefferson's estate at Monticello on some of the many contradictions of this U.S. president's life. For instance, that the man who "held these truths to be self-evident" that The BBC's Allan Little reports from Thomas Jefferson's estate at Monticello on some of the many contradictions of this U.S. president's life. For instance, that the man who "held these truths to be self-evident" that all men are created equal owned a slave plantation and believed that blacks and whites could not live together in America. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/841802/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/841802.mp3 James Miles captured many voices that were silenced forever by the Chinese military twenty years ago in Tiananmen Square. In this BBC documentary, he expertly weaves sounds of 1989 and sounds of today as he examines the build-up to what's become known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre. theworld Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/841802/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/841802.mp3 00:25:04 no JAMES MILES James Miles captured many voices that were silenced forever by the Chinese military twenty years ago in Tiananmen Square. In this BBC documentary, he expertly weaves sounds of 1989 and sounds of today as he examines the build-up to what's become James Miles captured many voices that were silenced forever by the Chinese military twenty years ago in Tiananmen Square. In this BBC documentary, he expertly weaves sounds of 1989 and sounds of today as he examines the build-up to what's become known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/841804/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/841804.mp3 James Miles continues his portrait of the events in Beijing two decades ago. In this BBC documentary, we hear first hand reports of the dramatic confrontation between unarmed protesters and the Chinese military, and listen to the voices of those who lived through it and those who perished. theworld Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/841804/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/841804.mp3 00:25:07 no JAMES MILES James Miles continues his portrait of the events in Beijing two decades ago. In this BBC documentary, we hear first hand reports of the dramatic confrontation between unarmed protesters and the Chinese military, and listen to the voices of those who James Miles continues his portrait of the events in Beijing two decades ago. In this BBC documentary, we hear first hand reports of the dramatic confrontation between unarmed protesters and the Chinese military, and listen to the voices of those who lived through it and those who perished. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/840450/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/840450.mp3 The BBC's Michael Robinson reports on the increasingly desperate efforts to stave off a global economic slump.In this documentary, Robinson goes to Asia to examine how the financial crisis is being felt there. theworld Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/840450/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/840450.mp3 00:25:07 no The BBC's Michael Robinson reports on the increasingly desperate efforts to stave off a global economic slump.In this documentary, Robinson goes to Asia to examine how the financial crisis is being felt there. The BBC's Michael Robinson reports on the increasingly desperate efforts to stave off a global economic slump.In this documentary, Robinson goes to Asia to examine how the financial crisis is being felt there. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/840449/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/840449.mp3 Globalization helped the world to prosper. It also helped America's economic crisis spread around the world. The BBC's Michael Robinson goes to Eastern Europe to see how America's economic crisis has echoed around the world, and to examine efforts to reverse the downturn. theworld Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/840449/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/840449.mp3 00:25:03 no Globalization helped the world to prosper. It also helped America's economic crisis spread around the world. The BBC's Michael Robinson goes to Eastern Europe to see how America's economic crisis has echoed around the world, and to Globalization helped the world to prosper. It also helped America's economic crisis spread around the world. The BBC's Michael Robinson goes to Eastern Europe to see how America's economic crisis has echoed around the world, and to examine efforts to reverse the downturn. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/839214/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/839214.mp3 El Sistema is a remarkable program that began three decades ago in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuala. It now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. Students learn self-esteem, and discipline, and they find a way out of gangs and off of the streets. Part 2 of a documentary for the BBC World Service. theworld Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/839214/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/839214.mp3 00:25:07 no EL SISTEMA El Sistema is a remarkable program that began three decades ago in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuala. It now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. Students learn self-esteem, and discipline, and they find a way out of El Sistema is a remarkable program that began three decades ago in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuala. It now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. Students learn self-esteem, and discipline, and they find a way out of gangs and off of the streets. Part 2 of a documentary for the BBC World Service. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/839212/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/839212.mp3 El Sistema is a remarkable program that began three decades ago in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuala. It now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. Students learn self-esteem, and discipline, and they find a way out of gangs and off of the streets. Part 1 of a documentary for the BBC World Service. theworld Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/839212/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/839212.mp3 00:25:04 no EL SISTEMA El Sistema is a remarkable program that began three decades ago in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuala. It now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. Students learn self-esteem, and discipline, and they find a way out of El Sistema is a remarkable program that began three decades ago in a parking garage in Caracas, Venezuala. It now teaches music to 300,000 of Venezuela's poorest children. Students learn self-esteem, and discipline, and they find a way out of gangs and off of the streets. Part 1 of a documentary for the BBC World Service. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/837625/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/837625.mp3 In this BBC documentary, Jim al-Khalili introduces two men, Al-Khwarismi and Al-Haytham, whose work was so radical that it fundamentally changed the way we think about science - even today. theworld Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/837625/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/837625.mp3 00:22:21 no AL-KHWARISMI AND AL-HAYTHAM In this BBC documentary, Jim al-Khalili introduces two men, Al-Khwarismi and Al-Haytham, whose work was so radical that it fundamentally changed the way we think about science - even today. In this BBC documentary, Jim al-Khalili introduces two men, Al-Khwarismi and Al-Haytham, whose work was so radical that it fundamentally changed the way we think about science - even today. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/837624/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/837624.mp3 In this BBC documentary, Jim al-Khalili investigates why the great scientists from the ancient Islamic world are not as widely recognized today as he believes they deserve to be. theworld Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/837624/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/837624.mp3 00:25:07 no In this BBC documentary, Jim al-Khalili investigates why the great scientists from the ancient Islamic world are not as widely recognized today as he believes they deserve to be. In this BBC documentary, Jim al-Khalili investigates why the great scientists from the ancient Islamic world are not as widely recognized today as he believes they deserve to be. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/837622/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/837622.mp3 In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, we bridge the cultural disconnect that pervades our understanding of the history of science. Our guide is Jim al-Khalili. Born in Iraq, he's now a professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey In England. theworld Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/837622/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/837622.mp3 00:25:04 no In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, we bridge the cultural disconnect that pervades our understanding of the history of science. Our guide is Jim al-Khalili. Born in Iraq, he's now a professor of Theoretical Physics at the In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, we bridge the cultural disconnect that pervades our understanding of the history of science. Our guide is Jim al-Khalili. Born in Iraq, he's now a professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey In England. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/836597/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/836597.mp3 Liberia is still recovering from its brutal 14-year-long civil war. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, filmmaker Sorious Samura profiles the journey of young woman who harnessed her anger against the Liberian government and joined the rebels. Now she's trying to come home. theworld Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/836597/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/836597.mp3 00:25:04 no SORIOUS SAMURA Liberia is still recovering from its brutal 14-year-long civil war. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, filmmaker Sorious Samura profiles the journey of young woman who harnessed her anger against the Liberian government and joined Liberia is still recovering from its brutal 14-year-long civil war. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, filmmaker Sorious Samura profiles the journey of young woman who harnessed her anger against the Liberian government and joined the rebels. Now she's trying to come home. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/836598/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/836598.mp3 In this BBC documentary, filmmaker Sorious Samura visits his hometown in Sierra Leone. He joins local fishermen who, like his father, must attend to the spirits of the sea in order to ensure success. theworld Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/836598/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/836598.mp3 00:25:07 no SORIOUS SAMURA In this BBC documentary, filmmaker Sorious Samura visits his hometown in Sierra Leone. He joins local fishermen who, like his father, must attend to the spirits of the sea in order to ensure success. In this BBC documentary, filmmaker Sorious Samura visits his hometown in Sierra Leone. He joins local fishermen who, like his father, must attend to the spirits of the sea in order to ensure success. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/834999/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/834999.mp3 In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Sorious Samura goes undercover in Accra with one of Africa's leading investigative journalists to follow a story on human trafficking. Anas Aremeyaw Anas is known for putting the bad guys behind bars. But as Samura learns, some of Anas' journalistic methods may be questionable. theworld Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/834999/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/834999.mp3 00:25:07 no In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Sorious Samura goes undercover in Accra with one of Africa's leading investigative journalists to follow a story on human trafficking. Anas Aremeyaw Anas is known for putting the bad guys In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Sorious Samura goes undercover in Accra with one of Africa's leading investigative journalists to follow a story on human trafficking. Anas Aremeyaw Anas is known for putting the bad guys behind bars. But as Samura learns, some of Anas' journalistic methods may be questionable. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/834997/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/834997.mp3 In this BBC documentary, filmmaker Sorious Samura begins in the far northeast of Ghana, known as the land of the Spirit Child. Disabled infants there are thought to be evil spirits, and are put to death. Samura meets those fighting to save the lives of those "spirit children." theworld Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/834997/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/834997.mp3 00:25:04 no SPIRIT CHILDREN In this BBC documentary, filmmaker Sorious Samura begins in the far northeast of Ghana, known as the land of the Spirit Child. Disabled infants there are thought to be evil spirits, and are put to death. Samura meets those fighting to save the lives In this BBC documentary, filmmaker Sorious Samura begins in the far northeast of Ghana, known as the land of the Spirit Child. Disabled infants there are thought to be evil spirits, and are put to death. Samura meets those fighting to save the lives of those "spirit children." Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/833959/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/833959.mp3 Gerry Northam continues this documentary produced for the BBC World Service by looking at the debate over whether exhuming Guatemala's past can lead to reconciliation. theworld Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/833959/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/833959.mp3 00:25:07 no Gerry Northam continues this documentary produced for the BBC World Service by looking at the debate over whether exhuming Guatemala's past can lead to reconciliation. Gerry Northam continues this documentary produced for the BBC World Service by looking at the debate over whether exhuming Guatemala's past can lead to reconciliation. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/833958/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/833958.mp3 Detailed files of atrocities committed during Guatemala's long civil war are now being released. Some welcome this as part of their healing process; others do not. In this BBC documentary, Gerry Northam reports from Guatemala City on the Atrocity Archives. theworld Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/833958/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/833958.mp3 00:25:03 no Detailed files of atrocities committed during Guatemala's long civil war are now being released. Some welcome this as part of their healing process; others do not. In this BBC documentary, Gerry Northam reports from Guatemala City on the Atrocity Detailed files of atrocities committed during Guatemala's long civil war are now being released. Some welcome this as part of their healing process; others do not. In this BBC documentary, Gerry Northam reports from Guatemala City on the Atrocity Archives. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/832162/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/832162.mp3 Back-to-back civil wars wracked Liberia for fourteen years. Peace was finally declared in 2003. In this documentaries produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown reports on Liberia's efforts to heal the scars of sexual violence committed in wartime - by recruiting female police officers. theworld Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/832162/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/832162.mp3 00:25:04 no Back-to-back civil wars wracked Liberia for fourteen years. Peace was finally declared in 2003. In this documentaries produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown reports on Liberia's efforts to heal the scars of sexual violence committed in Back-to-back civil wars wracked Liberia for fourteen years. Peace was finally declared in 2003. In this documentaries produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown reports on Liberia's efforts to heal the scars of sexual violence committed in wartime - by recruiting female police officers. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/832163/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/832163.mp3 In this BBC documentary, Audrey Brown speaks with survivors of one of the worst atrocities in Liberia's civil wars. She also speaks with a former Liberian child soldier about his efforts to move past the war, and with Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf about the path to a peaceful future. theworld Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/832163/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/832163.mp3 00:25:07 no In this BBC documentary, Audrey Brown speaks with survivors of one of the worst atrocities in Liberia's civil wars. She also speaks with a former Liberian child soldier about his efforts to move past the war, and with Liberian President Ellen In this BBC documentary, Audrey Brown speaks with survivors of one of the worst atrocities in Liberia's civil wars. She also speaks with a former Liberian child soldier about his efforts to move past the war, and with Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf about the path to a peaceful future. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/830598/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/830598.mp3 In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Jane Little examines how the economics of elder life can impact the care seniors get. A U.S. man brings both his parents to India because the care they need is more affordable there, and a couple who are struggling to cope with Alzheimer's Disease, still find joy in life theworld Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/830598/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/830598.mp3 00:25:02 no In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Jane Little examines how the economics of elder life can impact the care seniors get. A U.S. man brings both his parents to India because the care they need is more affordable there, and a couple In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Jane Little examines how the economics of elder life can impact the care seniors get. A U.S. man brings both his parents to India because the care they need is more affordable there, and a couple who are struggling to cope with Alzheimer's Disease, still find joy in life Public Radio International