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, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:23:47 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.jpg http://thechangingworld.org/ http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/751147/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/751147.mp3 The BBC's Geoff Adams-Spink visits Denmark, where provisions for disabled people are among the most progressive and generous anywhere in the world. But how does it work in practice? theworld Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/751147/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/751147.mp3 00:25:07 no The BBC's Geoff Adams-Spink visits Denmark, where provisions for disabled people are among the most progressive and generous anywhere in the world. But how does it work in practice? The BBC's Geoff Adams-Spink visits Denmark, where provisions for disabled people are among the most progressive and generous anywhere in the world. But how does it work in practice? Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/751142/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/751142.mp3 The BBC's Disability Affairs Correspondent travels across continents to meet a number of disabled people. He finds out what motivates and frustrates other disabled people in their daily lives and compares their experiences with his own. theworld Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/751142/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/751142.mp3 00:25:03 no The BBC's Disability Affairs Correspondent travels across continents to meet a number of disabled people. He finds out what motivates and frustrates other disabled people in their daily lives and compares their experiences with his own. The BBC's Disability Affairs Correspondent travels across continents to meet a number of disabled people. He finds out what motivates and frustrates other disabled people in their daily lives and compares their experiences with his own. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/748222/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/748222.mp3 The world's economy is threatened by what some believe is most dangerous crisis since the depression of the 1930s: the mortgage crisis in the U.S. In this BBC documentary, Michael Robinson looks at the deepening international financial turmoil. theworld Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/748222/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/748222.mp3 00:25:03 no The world's economy is threatened by what some believe is most dangerous crisis since the depression of the 1930s: the mortgage crisis in the U.S. In this BBC documentary, Michael Robinson looks at the deepening international financial turmoil. The world's economy is threatened by what some believe is most dangerous crisis since the depression of the 1930s: the mortgage crisis in the U.S. In this BBC documentary, Michael Robinson looks at the deepening international financial turmoil. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/748223/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/748223.mp3 In this BBC documentary, Michael Robinson explores why other nations are keeping a watchful eye on our housing troubles, and what U.S. lawmakers -- and homeowners -- are doing to keep this crisis from getting worse. theworld Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/748223/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/748223.mp3 00:25:07 no In this BBC documentary, Michael Robinson explores why other nations are keeping a watchful eye on our housing troubles, and what U.S. lawmakers -- and homeowners -- are doing to keep this crisis from getting worse. In this BBC documentary, Michael Robinson explores why other nations are keeping a watchful eye on our housing troubles, and what U.S. lawmakers -- and homeowners -- are doing to keep this crisis from getting worse. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/744029/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/744029.mp3 When author Wole Soyinka tried to broker peace in his native Nigeria, he was instead imprisoned for more than two years, accused of supporting the Biafran separatists In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Wole Soyinka returns to Biafra to speak to key figures on both sides of the conflict, including the man who imprisoned him. theworld Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/744029/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/744029.mp3 00:25:07 no WOLE SOYINKA When author Wole Soyinka tried to broker peace in his native Nigeria, he was instead imprisoned for more than two years, accused of supporting the Biafran separatists In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Wole Soyinka returns to When author Wole Soyinka tried to broker peace in his native Nigeria, he was instead imprisoned for more than two years, accused of supporting the Biafran separatists In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Wole Soyinka returns to Biafra to speak to key figures on both sides of the conflict, including the man who imprisoned him. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/744028/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/744028.mp3 Four decades ago, a region of Nigeria declared independence. Biafra's sovereignty didn't last. Over a million people died in the conflict. Images of starving Biafran children horrified people around the world. In this BBC documentary, Nobel Prize winning Nigerian author Wole Soyinka returns to Biafra, and the events that precipitated the war. theworld Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/744028/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/744028.mp3 00:25:04 no WOLE SOYINKA Four decades ago, a region of Nigeria declared independence. Biafra's sovereignty didn't last. Over a million people died in the conflict. Images of starving Biafran children horrified people around the world. In this BBC documentary, Nobel Four decades ago, a region of Nigeria declared independence. Biafra's sovereignty didn't last. Over a million people died in the conflict. Images of starving Biafran children horrified people around the world. In this BBC documentary, Nobel Prize winning Nigerian author Wole Soyinka returns to Biafra, and the events that precipitated the war. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/742225/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/742225.mp3 The BBC's Jill McGivering travels to China to see how this fast-changing country is providing health care to a population of 1.3 billion people. theworld Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/742225/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/742225.mp3 00:25:07 no The BBC's Jill McGivering travels to China to see how this fast-changing country is providing health care to a population of 1.3 billion people. The BBC's Jill McGivering travels to China to see how this fast-changing country is providing health care to a population of 1.3 billion people. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/742224/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/742224.mp3 The BBC's Jill McGivering compares two very different health systems in the developed world: England's National Health Service and, a new state-run program in Massachusetts. theworld Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/742224/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/742224.mp3 00:25:04 no The BBC's Jill McGivering compares two very different health systems in the developed world: England's National Health Service and, a new state-run program in Massachusetts. The BBC's Jill McGivering compares two very different health systems in the developed world: England's National Health Service and, a new state-run program in Massachusetts. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/739443/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/739443.mp3 Fish caught in and around coral reefs provide the main source of protein for hundreds of millions of people. In this BBC documentary, Andrew Luck-Baker examines the irreplaceable resources that coral ecosystems provide and reports on new efforts to immunize coral species from the worst effects of climate change. theworld Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/739443/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/739443.mp3 00:25:07 no Fish caught in and around coral reefs provide the main source of protein for hundreds of millions of people. In this BBC documentary, Andrew Luck-Baker examines the irreplaceable resources that coral ecosystems provide and reports on new efforts to Fish caught in and around coral reefs provide the main source of protein for hundreds of millions of people. In this BBC documentary, Andrew Luck-Baker examines the irreplaceable resources that coral ecosystems provide and reports on new efforts to immunize coral species from the worst effects of climate change. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/739441/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/739441.mp3 Global warming, pollution and overfishing are destroying many of the world's coral reefs. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Andrew Luck-Baker visits a coral reef system off the coast of the Pacific Island nation of Palau, and reports on ambitious new conservation efforts to protect and restore coral colonies around the world. theworld Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/739441/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/739441.mp3 00:25:03 no Global warming, pollution and overfishing are destroying many of the world's coral reefs. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Andrew Luck-Baker visits a coral reef system off the coast of the Pacific Island nation of Palau, Global warming, pollution and overfishing are destroying many of the world's coral reefs. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Andrew Luck-Baker visits a coral reef system off the coast of the Pacific Island nation of Palau, and reports on ambitious new conservation efforts to protect and restore coral colonies around the world. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/736043/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/736043.mp3 The poppy plant poses the biggest threat to the fledgling democracy in Afghanistan. According to the U.N., the Taliban made an estimated 100 million dollars in 2007 from the opium trade. The BBC's Kate Clark investigates how Afghanistan's opium fuels the insurgency and threatens the stability of the country. theworld Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/736043/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/736043.mp3 00:25:04 no The poppy plant poses the biggest threat to the fledgling democracy in Afghanistan. According to the U.N., the Taliban made an estimated 100 million dollars in 2007 from the opium trade. The BBC's Kate Clark investigates how Afghanistan's The poppy plant poses the biggest threat to the fledgling democracy in Afghanistan. According to the U.N., the Taliban made an estimated 100 million dollars in 2007 from the opium trade. The BBC's Kate Clark investigates how Afghanistan's opium fuels the insurgency and threatens the stability of the country. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/736044/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/736044.mp3 The BBC's Kate Clark continues her report on efforts to rid Afghanistan of its illegal drug trade. In the first half, she focused on Afghanistan's southern provinces where both poppy growing and the insurgency are flourishing. She now examines efforts in other provinces where growing poppy has been banned theworld Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/736044/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/736044.mp3 00:25:07 no The BBC's Kate Clark continues her report on efforts to rid Afghanistan of its illegal drug trade. In the first half, she focused on Afghanistan's southern provinces where both poppy growing and the insurgency are flourishing. She now The BBC's Kate Clark continues her report on efforts to rid Afghanistan of its illegal drug trade. In the first half, she focused on Afghanistan's southern provinces where both poppy growing and the insurgency are flourishing. She now examines efforts in other provinces where growing poppy has been banned Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/732320/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/732320.mp3 The BBC's Gerry Northam looks at the situation of dissidents in China. He also explores allegations that life in China has gotten harder for some residents because of the Olympic Games. H H theworld Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/732320/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/732320.mp3 00:25:07 no The BBC's Gerry Northam looks at the situation of dissidents in China. He also explores allegations that life in China has gotten harder for some residents because of the Olympic Games. H H The BBC's Gerry Northam looks at the situation of dissidents in China. He also explores allegations that life in China has gotten harder for some residents because of the Olympic Games. H H Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/732319/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/732319.mp3 In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Gerry Northam examines the state of religious freedom in China in the run up to the Olympics. theworld Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/732319/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/732319.mp3 00:25:03 no In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Gerry Northam examines the state of religious freedom in China in the run up to the Olympics. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Gerry Northam examines the state of religious freedom in China in the run up to the Olympics. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/730243/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/730243.mp3 The BBC's Audrey Brown examines whether race is being used as a political tool in South Africa. theworld Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/730243/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/730243.mp3 00:22:43 no SOUTH AFRICA The BBC's Audrey Brown examines whether race is being used as a political tool in South Africa. The BBC's Audrey Brown examines whether race is being used as a political tool in South Africa. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/730242/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/730242.mp3 In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown explores the underlying tensions that erupted in violence against foreigners living in South Africa this spring. theworld Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/730242/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/730242.mp3 00:25:07 no SOUTH AFRICA In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown explores the underlying tensions that erupted in violence against foreigners living in South Africa this spring. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown explores the underlying tensions that erupted in violence against foreigners living in South Africa this spring. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/730241/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/730241.mp3 Apartheid ended in South Africa fourteen years ago. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown explores the extent to which race still plays a part in everyday life for those living in South Africa. theworld Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/730241/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/730241.mp3 00:25:04 no SOUTH AFRICA Apartheid ended in South Africa fourteen years ago. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown explores the extent to which race still plays a part in everyday life for those living in South Africa. Apartheid ended in South Africa fourteen years ago. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Audrey Brown explores the extent to which race still plays a part in everyday life for those living in South Africa. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/727780/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/727780.mp3 In 1998, two U-S embassies in East Africa were simultaneously bombed by Al Qaeda. Ten weeks earlier, Osama bin Laden said Al Qaeda would launch its war on America in a matter of weeks. The BBC's Peter Taylor investigates the missed opportunities that preceded the bombing of the U-S embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. theworld Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/727780/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/727780.mp3 00:25:07 no In 1998, two U-S embassies in East Africa were simultaneously bombed by Al Qaeda. Ten weeks earlier, Osama bin Laden said Al Qaeda would launch its war on America in a matter of weeks. The BBC's Peter Taylor investigates the missed opportunities In 1998, two U-S embassies in East Africa were simultaneously bombed by Al Qaeda. Ten weeks earlier, Osama bin Laden said Al Qaeda would launch its war on America in a matter of weeks. The BBC's Peter Taylor investigates the missed opportunities that preceded the bombing of the U-S embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/727779/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/727779.mp3 In a chilling precursor to 9-11, a group of terrorists tried to use an airplane as a weapon of mass destruction --- seven years earlier. They very nearly succeeded. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Peter Taylor reports on what's become known as "the Paris Plot." theworld Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/727779/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/727779.mp3 00:25:04 no In a chilling precursor to 9-11, a group of terrorists tried to use an airplane as a weapon of mass destruction --- seven years earlier. They very nearly succeeded. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Peter Taylor reports on In a chilling precursor to 9-11, a group of terrorists tried to use an airplane as a weapon of mass destruction --- seven years earlier. They very nearly succeeded. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Peter Taylor reports on what's become known as "the Paris Plot." Public Radio International http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/726038/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/726038.mp3 In 1987 a brutal massacre of civilians in Northern Ireland created a universal wave of anger and condemnation. The BBC's Peter Taylor investigates how such events transformed the political landscape in Northern Ireland. theworld Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT stephen_snyder@wgbh.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/theworld/.jukebox/media/theworld/726038/mp3/thechangingworld/podcast/6503/726038.mp3 00:25:07 no In 1987 a brutal massacre of civilians in Northern Ireland created a universal wave of anger and condemnation. The BBC's Peter Taylor investigates how such events transformed the political landscape in Northern Ireland. In 1987 a brutal massacre of civilians in Northern Ireland created a universal wave of anger and condemnation. The BBC's Peter Taylor investigates how such events transformed the political landscape in Northern Ireland. 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