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.

In the third and final part of our reporting series from Syria, we have the story of a woman who married an American member of ISIS. She shares the story of her life under the brutal extremist group and the challenges she faces now. Also, in Barbados, there's a public outcry over a potential land deal that involves property owned by a member of the British parliament whose family got rich from the labor of enslaved people on the island.And, Toronto is seeing an epidemic of car thefts. A vehicle is being stolen about once every 40 minutes. We'll hear about how people there are trying to protect their cars.  Listen to today’s <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0krKDnlEtMHTWPMTWAk79R?si=418c8a930e074fcb">Music Heard on Air</a>.

In the third and final part of our reporting series from Syria, we have the story of a woman who married an American member of ISIS. She shares the story of her life under the brutal extremist group and the challenges she faces now. Also, in Barbados, there's a public outcry over a potential land deal that involves property owned by a member of the British parliament whose family got rich from the labor of enslaved people on the island.And, Toronto is seeing an epidemic of car thefts. A vehicle is being stolen about once every 40 minutes. We'll hear about how people there are trying to protect their cars.  Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

In Barbados, public outcry over a potential land deal 

At its height, ISIS recruited and trained children to fight for its cause. Some participated in atrocities and appeared in propaganda videos. Others were brought to the so-called caliphate by their parents or they were born there. We hear about one young man from Trinidad who has been stuck there for 5 1/2 years. And, European police have busted a criminal ring that over a period of two years stole rare books by famous Russian authors from libraries across Europe. Europol says it has arrested four Georgian nationals in Georgia and Lithuania who are thought to have collaborated in the plot. Also, global average sea-surface temperatures have set records for more than a year straight. It's incredibly anomalous, and worrying for everything from marine life to hurricane season. Plus, a Venice tourist tax. Listen to today's <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0krKDnlEtMHTWPMTWAk79R?si=418c8a930e074fcb">Music Heard on Air</a>.

At its height, ISIS recruited and trained children to fight for its cause. Some participated in atrocities and appeared in propaganda videos. Others were brought to the so-called caliphate by their parents or they were born there. We hear about one young man from Trinidad who has been stuck there for 5 1/2 years. And, European police have busted a criminal ring that over a period of two years stole rare books by famous Russian authors from libraries across Europe. Europol says it has arrested four Georgian nationals in Georgia and Lithuania who are thought to have collaborated in the plot. Also, global average sea-surface temperatures have set records for more than a year straight. It's incredibly anomalous, and worrying for everything from marine life to hurricane season. Plus, a Venice tourist tax. 
Listen to today's Music Heard on Air.

The children of ISIS who remain in Syria

Thousands of people with perceived connections to ISIS remain locked away in detention camps across northeastern Syria. Some of the prisoners are children. We visited several sites in what's been called "Guantanamo on an epic scale." Plus, in Kenya, health care workers at public hospitals are on strike over insufficient pay. The strike has already had an impact, with some public hospitals no longer providing services. And, a look inside the European Union's struggle to keep economically and culturally significant plant species, like olive trees used to make olive oil in Italy, safe from imported pathogens and pests. Also, check out The World's Music Heard on Air <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0krKDnlEtMHTWPMTWAk79R">playlist on Spotify</a>.

Thousands of people with perceived connections to ISIS remain locked away in detention camps across northeastern Syria. Some of the prisoners are children. We visited several sites in what's been called "Guantanamo on an epic scale." Plus, in Kenya, health care workers at public hospitals are on strike over insufficient pay. The strike has already had an impact, with some public hospitals no longer providing services. And, a look inside the European Union's struggle to keep economically and culturally significant plant species, like olive trees used to make olive oil in Italy, safe from imported pathogens and pests. Also, check out The World's Music Heard on Air playlist on Spotify.

In Syria, 'Guantanamo on an epic scale'

Britain’s Parliament has passed contentious legislation aimed at deterring asylum-seekers from heading to the UK. People arriving via small boats or any other “irregular means” will be deported to Rwanda where their asylum cases will be heard. Also, a new report by the Swiss investigative organization Public Eye says that several popular Nestle products sold in lower-income countries contain added sugar, often at high levels, while the same products, when sold in Switzerland, do not. And, a family in the West Bank village of Burin tells the story of their eldest son who was the victim of recent violence by the Israeli army and settlers against Palestinians. Plus, The Little Shop of Kindness, run by volunteers, offers clothes, toiletries and humanity to migrants in New York City.Music heard on air<ul>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0ttW5kpNWGOSU3sUdadC9X?si=046cee3e9b654fa3">Ta Nye</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0y2N4GqO7pCkQBVSACur8T?si=34a49705f07e4c78">Sal Al Malecon</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7lIwb04K92OyCNpO0pVGH9?si=00a14b03460f4518">Flowing and Bending</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0huj0MRkufIVv1b3naAjav?si=d588c4b73a664063">Bbye</a></li>
</ul>

Britain’s Parliament has passed contentious legislation aimed at deterring asylum-seekers from heading to the UK. People arriving via small boats or any other “irregular means” will be deported to Rwanda where their asylum cases will be heard. Also, a new report by the Swiss investigative organization Public Eye says that several popular Nestle products sold in lower-income countries contain added sugar, often at high levels, while the same products, when sold in Switzerland, do not. And, a family in the West Bank village of Burin tells the story of their eldest son who was the victim of recent violence by the Israeli army and settlers against Palestinians. Plus, The Little Shop of Kindness, run by volunteers, offers clothes, toiletries and humanity to migrants in New York City.
Music heard on air

Ta Nye
Sal Al Malecon
Flowing and Bending
Bbye

Britain’s Parliament has passed contentious legislation aimed at deterring asylum-seekers from heading to the UK. People arriving via small boats or any other “irregular means” will be deported to Rwanda where their asylum cases will be heard.

UK passes legislation aimed at deterring asylum-seekers

The head of military intelligence for Israel, Aharon Haliva, has resigned, saying his directorate failed to alert the military and nation in time to prevent Hamas's Oct. 7 attack. Also, the US House of Representatives passes another spending package worth $61 billion for Ukraine. And, a German bank has frozen the account of Judische Stimme (Jewish Voice). It comes amid a string of confrontations between the German government and Jewish artists and intellectuals who criticize the war in Gaza and Germany’s unwavering support for Israel. Plus, the Chinatown that has no Asian grocery store.Music heard on air<ul>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5m9vdtSMmoRsSCTIcXFa5D?si=9390c1d8218245ea">Makhafi </a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1n6zy3yEw32ZGm6A85azC6?si=2d56ce23c96c4096">Modul 22</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7adrBRvnScTjGRMlejhTEw?si=0837008fb31b480d">Gedima</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7adrBRvnScTjGRMlejhTEw?si=0837008fb31b480d">Shade </a></li>
</ul>

The head of military intelligence for Israel, Aharon Haliva, has resigned, saying his directorate failed to alert the military and nation in time to prevent Hamas's Oct. 7 attack. Also, the US House of Representatives passes another spending package worth $61 billion for Ukraine. And, a German bank has frozen the account of Judische Stimme (Jewish Voice). It comes amid a string of confrontations between the German government and Jewish artists and intellectuals who criticize the war in Gaza and Germany’s unwavering support for Israel. Plus, the Chinatown that has no Asian grocery store.
Music heard on air

Makhafi 
Modul 22
Gedima
Shade

The head of military intelligence for Israel, Aharon Haliva, has resigned, saying his directorate failed to alert the military and nation in time to prevent Hamas's Oct. 7 attack.

Israel’s military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva resigns

Voting has begun in India in what's being called the largest election in recorded history. Nearly 1 billion people are eligible to vote in the election, which will happen over the next six weeks. Also, US and Iranian officials confirm an Israeli attack on the Iranian city of Isfahan, which is home to several key military sites. And, there’s a growing social media campaign to boycott Canada's biggest grocery store chain, Loblaws, as prices rise across the market. Plus, the UN describes the current state of government and society in Haiti as "cataclysmic," with armed gangs seizing control of much of the country.Music heard on air<ul>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7HchrvOpsK7yxhdvc1lxXn?si=cbe672d8865a441a">My Soul Thirsts</a></li>
<li><a href="_wp_link_placeholder">Moonshine Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2CHTphCFBQuxzvKK2znQFd?si=ac8617fd386748bb">All Winter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38ABjTam1XalavZAhxZyFt?si=fecb597ca0094e63">Nature</a></li>
</ul>

Voting has begun in India in what's being called the largest election in recorded history. Nearly 1 billion people are eligible to vote in the election, which will happen over the next six weeks. Also, US and Iranian officials confirm an Israeli attack on the Iranian city of Isfahan, which is home to several key military sites. And, there’s a growing social media campaign to boycott Canada's biggest grocery store chain, Loblaws, as prices rise across the market. Plus, the UN describes the current state of government and society in Haiti as "cataclysmic," with armed gangs seizing control of much of the country.
Music heard on air

My Soul Thirsts
Moonshine Part 1
All Winter
Nature

Voting has begun in India in what's being called the largest election in recorded history. Nearly 1 billion people are eligible to vote in the election, which will happen over the next six weeks.

Voting begins in India in world's largest election

Qatar has been holding negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at securing the release of Israeli hostages and bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza. But those efforts have so far failed and Qatar is taking heat for its role from politicians in Washington. And, British surgeon Dr. Khaled Dawas completed his second trip to Gaza last week. He tells us about deteriorating health care conditions in the conflict zone. Also, repeated volcanic eruptions on a remote island in the Indonesian archipelago have prompted authorities to issue a tsunami alert and order more than 11,000 people to leave the area. Indonesia sits along the "Ring of Fire" and has 120 active volcanoes. Plus, a walk across the plains of eastern Turkey, historically known as Anatolia.Music heard on air:<ul>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6iBraqdMogXzhl7FeYo1YF?si=1a0f7cbf3d7f491e">Shifting Sky</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1J4adHlWlkLoG3QH7rLgq1?si=b0d9c591a81f49c8">Albala</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4VCNwQTTSMMn2qjF0Ro8tH?si=5b761fcb1a44469c">West Vybe</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3JN9HqBlgOWTv2ZTfNrpAE?si=524be4c9f253430f">Yapilacak Kadin</a></li>
</ul>

Qatar has been holding negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at securing the release of Israeli hostages and bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza. But those efforts have so far failed and Qatar is taking heat for its role from politicians in Washington. And, British surgeon Dr. Khaled Dawas completed his second trip to Gaza last week. He tells us about deteriorating health care conditions in the conflict zone. Also, repeated volcanic eruptions on a remote island in the Indonesian archipelago have prompted authorities to issue a tsunami alert and order more than 11,000 people to leave the area. Indonesia sits along the "Ring of Fire" and has 120 active volcanoes. Plus, a walk across the plains of eastern Turkey, historically known as Anatolia.
Music heard on air:

Shifting Sky
Albala
West Vybe
Yapilacak Kadin

Qatar reevaluates role as Gaza war mediator

Heavy rains have dumped more than two years worth of precipitation on Dubai and surrounding nations. It’s in an extreme weather event analysts are linking to climate change. More than five inches of rain fell in 24 hours. And a controversial bishop in Australia is the latest victim of a knife attack. It’s the second-highest profile knifing in three days. Also, a new landmark agreement between the Haida Nation and the British Columbia government recognizes Haida title over all of Haida Gwaii, an archipelago of more than 150 islands almost 60 miles off of British Columbia's north coast. This agreement was negotiated, not litigated in the courts. Plus, Emerson the seal is back again. Music heard on air:<ul>
<li>
<a>Trippar</a> </li>
<li><a>The Dadra Cycle</a></li>
<li><a>Camino De Nacar</a></li>
<li><a>Bla</a></li>
<li><a>Planet Mars</a></li>
</ul>

Heavy rains have dumped more than two years worth of precipitation on Dubai and surrounding nations. It’s in an extreme weather event analysts are linking to climate change. More than five inches of rain fell in 24 hours. And a controversial bishop in Australia is the latest victim of a knife attack. It’s the second-highest profile knifing in three days. Also, a new landmark agreement between the Haida Nation and the British Columbia government recognizes Haida title over all of Haida Gwaii, an archipelago of more than 150 islands almost 60 miles off of British Columbia's north coast. This agreement was negotiated, not litigated in the courts. Plus, Emerson the seal is back again. 
Music heard on air:


Trippar 
The Dadra Cycle
Camino De Nacar
Bla
Planet Mars

Global weather woes as 'rain bomb' strikes Dubai

What is the US' role at this moment in the Middle East, and does the Biden administration hold sway over what comes next? We speak with Retired Admiral John Kirby, who is the spokesman for the National Security Council. Also, Ukraine's leadership has been calling on the US and other partners to replenish its air defense and artillery stocks. Right now, Ukraine is rationing artillery on the front lines, while being outgunned by Russia at a rate of 5 to 1. And, venting when you're angry is often said to be the best way to "get it out." But researchers say that increasing arousal is probably not a good thing. Despite what popular wisdom may suggest, even going for a run is not an effective strategy because it increases arousal levels and ends up being counterproductive. We'll tell what the best way really is.Music heard on air:<ul>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3z10d3NmGJphTJpSqYbzpn?si=4080c93db0fb4a70">Sekerleme</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3qy4AnyjT1bfGgqNLaVJ4R?si=1cda85ea7ca84cee">Olutobazzi</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5spo7F71qjVa4sxwXpKA89?si=deb1820758ae4397">Malungu</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3Kkd1N28HzNVzE1eLIe72M?si=4b9950767d244a45">Repetitions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2naoSE9ROA474NfjErGgyb?si=56434ef12bf74f84">Chorinho De Gafieira</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ErZN1bu2I3f3NvgdVAcYx?si=11a5f4d7da294731">Bir Adim Ote</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5TbK8W1ibccxZp75g3ILmJ?si=2aad8edb33ef43c4">E40</a></li>
</ul>

What is the US' role at this moment in the Middle East, and does the Biden administration hold sway over what comes next? We speak with Retired Admiral John Kirby, who is the spokesman for the National Security Council. Also, Ukraine's leadership has been calling on the US and other partners to replenish its air defense and artillery stocks. Right now, Ukraine is rationing artillery on the front lines, while being outgunned by Russia at a rate of 5 to 1. And, venting when you're angry is often said to be the best way to "get it out." But researchers say that increasing arousal is probably not a good thing. Despite what popular wisdom may suggest, even going for a run is not an effective strategy because it increases arousal levels and ends up being counterproductive. We'll tell what the best way really is.
Music heard on air:

Sekerleme
Olutobazzi
Malungu
Repetitions
Chorinho De Gafieira
Bir Adim Ote
E40

What is the US' role at this moment in the Middle East?

Iran used hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. It's a turning point in the hostility between the two countries, and in the regional conflict in the Middle East. We have the latest on Israel, Iran and the US role in a deepening crisis as well as reaction inside Iran to weekend attacks on Israel. Plus, a kora player from The Gambia defies deep family traditions around the musical instrument by becoming the first woman to play it. And, Indigenous and First Nations fashion designers are getting more opportunities to showcase their work in special fashion week events.

Iran used hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. It's a turning point in the hostility between the two countries, and in the regional conflict in the Middle East. We have the latest on Israel, Iran and the US role in a deepening crisis as well as reaction inside Iran to weekend attacks on Israel. Plus, a kora player from The Gambia defies deep family traditions around the musical instrument by becoming the first woman to play it. And, Indigenous and First Nations fashion designers are getting more opportunities to showcase their work in special fashion week events.