Lisa Mullins, Host
Topics for the Upcoming Show
(updated at 1pm weekdays)
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June 17, 2009
Today on The World: Afghan authorities engage in secret talks with members of the Taliban; Plus -- more protests in Tehran - we'll have the latest news and we'll gauge the power of text messages, posts and tweets to inspire dissent in Iran.
Topics from the Most Recent Show
(updated at 5pm weekdays)
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Entire program - July 3, 2009
Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal,and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans, thanks to the internet.
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US progress in Afghanistan (4:30)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a Washington Post correspondent embedded with the Marines, for the latest on the US operation launched yesterday in southern Afghanistan.
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British in Afghanistan (4:00)
The deaths of two British soldiers in Afghanistan earlier this week has sparked debate about Britain's role in the war. The World's Laura Lynch reports from London.
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Afghan pastime(3:30)
The World's Aaron Schachter tells us about the Afghan sport of kawk fighting <"COWK" - as in OW that hurts>. It's a favorite Friday pastime for many Afghans in Kabul.
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US stance on crisis in Honduras (3:30)
The Obama Administration has condemned this week's coup in Honduras. That puts the US in the unusual position of siding with traditional foes Venezuela and Cuba. The World's Katy Clark reports.
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Mid-term elections in Mexico(4:50)
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has a high approval rating in his country, ut his party isn't expected to do well in this weekend's midterm elections. The World's Lorne Matalon reports.
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West African crackdown on homosexuals(10:00)
Correspondent Jori Lewis reports on how gay men in Senegal have become targets of violence and a government crackdown.
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Skyping the wedding(4:30)
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with a man in Denver who's exchanging wedding vows tomorrow with a woman in China. Joe Sinisi and Liu Shu had planned their wedding in Denver, complete with 158 guests. But the bride got held up when her visa was delayed. Still, the wedding will go on, thanks to the internet software Skype.
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Geo Quiz (1:00)
Our daily geography puzzler.
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Geo Quiz Answer (3:45)
Today's answer is the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
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Global Hit (4:30)
Anchor Marco Werman interviews Nigerian afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, son of the late inventor of the genre, Fela Kuti, and gets Kuti to answer the questions he himself poses on his new CD about progress in Africa.
