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"The Marching Band" is a French comedy-drama about two long lost brothers who are musicians from different social classes. They meet only when one of them finds out he has leukemia, and needs a donor for a bone marrow transfusion. A DNA test shows that his sister isn't his biological sister, and he has a brother living in a working-class town an hour from Paris. Reporter Adeline Sire has the story.

"The Marching Band" is a French comedy-drama about two long lost brothers who are musicians from different social classes. They meet only when one of them finds out he has leukemia, and needs a donor for a bone marrow transfusion. A DNA test shows that his sister isn't his biological sister, and he has a brother living in a working-class town an hour from Paris. Reporter Adeline Sire has the story.

French dramedy 'The Marching Band' pokes fun at the American Dream

Who was the first country to recognize the United States 250 years ago? The answer: Morocco. The U.S. was delighted. It was all about mutual self-interest. And the relationship has endured to this day. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Tangier, Morocco.

Who was the first country to recognize the United States 250 years ago? The answer: Morocco. The U.S. was delighted. It was all about mutual self-interest. And the relationship has endured to this day. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Tangier, Morocco.

As the US turns 250, a little-known part of its history is who first recognized it

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to grow; while cases have plateaued in the original epicenter, transmission is shifting to new regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. At the same time, a clinical trial for an experimental vaccine for healthcare workers is underway; this particular strain of Ebola has no current treatment or vaccine. The World's Marco Werman speaks with John Johnson, vaccination and epidemic response expert at Doctors Without Borders, about the latest.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is continuing to grow; while cases have plateaued in the original epicenter, transmission is shifting to new regions with limited healthcare infrastructure. At the same time, a clinical trial for an experimental vaccine for healthcare workers is underway; this particular strain of Ebola has no current treatment or vaccine. The World's Marco Werman speaks with John Johnson, vaccination and epidemic response expert at Doctors Without Borders, about the latest.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola continues to spread

For the first time in over a century, researchers have named a new species of cat. The Tigrina cat was identified in Bolivia and sheds light on the evolution of small cats in Latin America. Carolyn Beeler has the story.

For the first time in over a century, researchers have named a new species of cat. The Tigrina cat was identified in Bolivia and sheds light on the evolution of small cats in Latin America. Carolyn Beeler has the story.

Researchers name new cat species

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are expected to sign a new agreement aimed at easing months of tensions over Greenland’s security and strategic importance. While the full details have not yet been made public, the deal could expand U.S. military access and investment while placing tighter limits on adversary countries' influence on the island. The World’s Joshua Coe reports from Denmark on what is known about the agreement and how people in Denmark and Greenland are reacting.

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are expected to sign a new agreement aimed at easing months of tensions over Greenland’s security and strategic importance. While the full details have not yet been made public, the deal could expand U.S. military access and investment while placing tighter limits on adversary countries' influence on the island. The World’s Joshua Coe reports from Denmark on what is known about the agreement and how people in Denmark and Greenland are reacting.

US, Greenland and Denmark to sign agreement that could ease months of tensions

In recent weeks, Houthi rebels have launched repeated missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, as well as its military sites and energy infrastructure. The Kingdom has also come under attack by Iran and Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have targeted its East-West pipeline. Princeton University’s Bernard Haykel and The World’s Carolyn Beeler discuss Riyadh’s options given Washington’s reluctance to back more direct attacks on Houthi militias.

In recent weeks, Houthi rebels have launched repeated missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, as well as its military sites and energy infrastructure. The Kingdom has also come under attack by Iran and Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have targeted its East-West pipeline. Princeton University’s Bernard Haykel and The World’s Carolyn Beeler discuss Riyadh’s options given Washington’s reluctance to back more direct attacks on Houthi militias.

Saudi security and lucrative oil and gas business in 'sticky spot'

Music from Malawi is rarely heard or celebrated outside the country. But a new compilation hopes to change that. "Sounds of Malawi, Vol.1" features a diverse group of musicians and musical traditions from this south African nation. Musician and ethnomusicologist Waliko Makhala helped compile it. He recently spoke to host Marco Werman from the city of Blantyre.

Music from Malawi is rarely heard or celebrated outside the country. But a new compilation hopes to change that. "Sounds of Malawi, Vol.1" features a diverse group of musicians and musical traditions from this south African nation. Musician and ethnomusicologist Waliko Makhala helped compile it. He recently spoke to host Marco Werman from the city of Blantyre.

The 'Sounds of Malawi' you need to hear

A call-in program produced by three public radio stations heard from people on the ground about what Haitians can do to fight the Trump administration's revocation of TPS, or temporary protected status. Haitians were allowed to live and work in the US after the devastating earthquakes hit Haiti in 2010. Lawyers and advocates both concluded that options are limited outside the Supreme Court. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with GBH's Paris Alston, one of three hosts of last night's broadcast.

A call-in program produced by three public radio stations heard from people on the ground about what Haitians can do to fight the Trump administration's revocation of TPS, or temporary protected status. Haitians were allowed to live and work in the US after the devastating earthquakes hit Haiti in 2010. Lawyers and advocates both concluded that options are limited outside the Supreme Court. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with GBH's Paris Alston, one of three hosts of last night's broadcast.

Haitians fighting TPS told there’s little hope

Turkey's prime minister has ordered crackdowns on Istanbul's LGBTQ+ communities, and there have been widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws to ‘protect families.’ Long lines of police filed into bars, associations and people’s homes — officers gathered evidence from hard drives to rainbow flags. Dozens of activists were arrested. Emily Withers reports from Istanbul.

Turkey's prime minister has ordered crackdowns on Istanbul's LGBTQ+ communities, and there have been widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws to ‘protect families.’ Long lines of police filed into bars, associations and people’s homes — officers gathered evidence from hard drives to rainbow flags. Dozens of activists were arrested. Emily Withers reports from Istanbul.

Turkey raids bars and NGOs in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists

Syria was once home to one of the largest populations of bees in the Middle East. But only a fraction of its colonies survived the civil war that began in 2011. In this story from Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, Kathleen Schuster visits a traveling beekeeper. He recounts his fight to bring back the bees and, with them, his country's farming sector.

Syria was once home to one of the largest populations of bees in the Middle East. But only a fraction of its colonies survived the civil war that began in 2011. In this story from Deutsche Welle's Living Planet, Kathleen Schuster visits a traveling beekeeper. He recounts his fight to bring back the bees and, with them, his country's farming sector.

Farmers try to bring back Syrian bees

Many in Europe believe the Moroccan government played a role in the massive border crossing in July in which nearly 80,000 people entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Morocco denies it, and ordinary Moroccans believe their government. Their country, they say, has nothing to gain by upsetting relations with Europe today. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Fnideq, Morocco.

Many in Europe believe the Moroccan government played a role in the massive border crossing in July in which nearly 80,000 people entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Morocco denies it, and ordinary Moroccans believe their government. Their country, they say, has nothing to gain by upsetting relations with Europe today. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Fnideq, Morocco.

Europe toughens migration rules are ‘weaponized’ Spanish incident denied by Morocco

A firefighter's outerwear is exceptionally important; its quality and material keep the wearer safe. But the same attention hasn't been given to what a firefighter wears as underwear. That's a big problem, especially for women, because most sports bras are made of material that can melt and burn in high heat — even if the outerwear is not damaged. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Emily Pyke, an Australian Navy veteran and founder of UndaTech, which is developing fire-resistant bras and menstrual briefs.

A firefighter's outerwear is exceptionally important; its quality and material keep the wearer safe. But the same attention hasn't been given to what a firefighter wears as underwear. That's a big problem, especially for women, because most sports bras are made of material that can melt and burn in high heat — even if the outerwear is not damaged. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Emily Pyke, an Australian Navy veteran and founder of UndaTech, which is developing fire-resistant bras and menstrual briefs.

Australian company developing fire-resistant sports bras for firefighters and high-risk industries

Patricio Guzmán, a giant of documentary filmmaking, has died. His masterwork, the Battle of Chile, was produced in exile and documented the violence of Pinochet's dictatorship. His later films kept their political center, but became more meditative and poetic in their execution. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Gustavo Furtado, a professor at Duke University, about Guzmán's legacy and the place of memory in his work.

Patricio Guzmán, a giant of documentary filmmaking, has died. His masterwork, the Battle of Chile, was produced in exile and documented the violence of Pinochet's dictatorship. His later films kept their political center, but became more meditative and poetic in their execution. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Gustavo Furtado, a professor at Duke University, about Guzmán's legacy and the place of memory in his work.

Remembering Patricio Guzmán, the Chilean filmmaker who documented Pinochet's regime

Canada and the European Union want to further develop their alliance and wider trade relationships. This week, the president of the European Parliament proposed making Canada an "associate member" of the bloc. It's unclear exactly what that would mean, as "associate member" is not currently a legal category within the EU. But it could mark a significant shift in global alliances. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks with Amy Verdun, a professor of political science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, about what both Canada and the EU might gain from a closer relationship.

Canada and the European Union want to further develop their alliance and wider trade relationships. This week, the president of the European Parliament proposed making Canada an "associate member" of the bloc. It's unclear exactly what that would mean, as "associate member" is not currently a legal category within the EU. But it could mark a significant shift in global alliances. The World's Carolyn Beeler speaks with Amy Verdun, a professor of political science at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, about what both Canada and the EU might gain from a closer relationship.

European Union proposes Canada become an "associate member"

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been sea kayaking his way down the Inside Passage, a network of straits, fjords and islands spanning much of the northwestern coastline of North America. It's the latest chapter in his global walking project, the Out of Eden Walk. Salopek joined Marco Werman to talk about the help he's received to make this sea trip possible, and how he had to change his approach to storytelling.

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been sea kayaking his way down the Inside Passage, a network of straits, fjords and islands spanning much of the northwestern coastline of North America. It's the latest chapter in his global walking project, the Out of Eden Walk. Salopek joined Marco Werman to talk about the help he's received to make this sea trip possible, and how he had to change his approach to storytelling.

National Geographic Explorer traveling a thousand miles by kayak

With the centennial of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane's birth on Sunday (9/20), we listen to a modern exponent of his sound: South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini. He counts Coltrane's iconic recording "A Love Supreme" as one of the most influential in his collection. Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

With the centennial of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane's birth on Sunday (9/20), we listen to a modern exponent of his sound: South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini. He counts Coltrane's iconic recording "A Love Supreme" as one of the most influential in his collection. Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

On the occasion of Coltrane’s 100th birthday


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In Zambia, three native wild dogs — also known as "painted dogs" — were found to have traveled over 2,500 miles in eight months. It's the longest documented trip for any African land mammal. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

In Zambia, three native wild dogs — also known as "painted dogs" — were found to have traveled over 2,500 miles in eight months. It's the longest documented trip for any African land mammal. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

Wild dogs in Zambia go the distance

Authorities have discovered the bodies of nine murdered women, all in their 20s or 30s, most with visible signs of sexual abuse, in an area on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Sabrina Walter is the founder of Women For Change, one of the groups rallying against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. She tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler that women there are demanding accountability for the crimes.

Authorities have discovered the bodies of nine murdered women, all in their 20s or 30s, most with visible signs of sexual abuse, in an area on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Sabrina Walter is the founder of Women For Change, one of the groups rallying against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. She tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler that women there are demanding accountability for the crimes.

South African women demand government do more to prevent femicide

The military junta in Mali has increasingly relied on drones to fight against separatists and an al-Qaida-backed insurgency. While state-run media have hailed these "surgical strikes" on "terrorists," a new investigative report by our partners at Bellingcat sheds more light on civilians killed by drones. The World's Marco Werman learned more from Bellingcat researcher Sebastian Vandermeersch.

The military junta in Mali has increasingly relied on drones to fight against separatists and an al-Qaida-backed insurgency. While state-run media have hailed these "surgical strikes" on "terrorists," a new investigative report by our partners at Bellingcat sheds more light on civilians killed by drones. The World's Marco Werman learned more from Bellingcat researcher Sebastian Vandermeersch.

New Bellingcat investigation sheds light on civilian deaths in Mali’s drone war

Mexican authorities are investigating a string of clandestine cryptocurrency mines after discovering more than 1,000 mining machines in a remote part of Puebla, apparently powered with stolen electricity. The case is raising questions about possible links to organized crime and money laundering. Experts say crypto mining can be highly profitable when power costs are eliminated — and warn that the farms uncovered so far may be only the tip of the iceberg. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.

Mexican authorities are investigating a string of clandestine cryptocurrency mines after discovering more than 1,000 mining machines in a remote part of Puebla, apparently powered with stolen electricity. The case is raising questions about possible links to organized crime and money laundering. Experts say crypto mining can be highly profitable when power costs are eliminated — and warn that the farms uncovered so far may be only the tip of the iceberg. The World's Tibisay Zea reports.

Stolen power drives secret crypto mining in Mexico

After a natural disaster, people with disabilities are more vulnerable to death, injury, and an inability to access help. In Nepal, people with disabilities who have survived the floods are facing a lack of sign language interpreters, a lack of transportation — and a lack of information. The World's Hannah Chanatry has the story of a woman and her daughter from the small village of Syabrubesi, one of the first villages destroyed by the flood.

After a natural disaster, people with disabilities are more vulnerable to death, injury, and an inability to access help. In Nepal, people with disabilities who have survived the floods are facing a lack of sign language interpreters, a lack of transportation — and a lack of information. The World's Hannah Chanatry has the story of a woman and her daughter from the small village of Syabrubesi, one of the first villages destroyed by the flood.

In Nepal, people with disabilities were more vulnerable to floods

Russian environmentalism has been given an unlooked-for boost by… of all things, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the European sanctions on fossil fuels that it has provoked. Reporter Levi Bridges has been focusing his attention on the Kuzbass — that’s the region in Siberia where most Russian coal comes from.

Russian environmentalism has been given an unlooked-for boost by… of all things, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the European sanctions on fossil fuels that it has provoked. Reporter Levi Bridges has been focusing his attention on the Kuzbass — that’s the region in Siberia where most Russian coal comes from.

Russian environmentalism has been given a surprise boost by war

Lorena Leonard is from Colombia and spent much of her childhood in Medellin. It was during a time of some of the deadliest violence in the country, when the notorious Pablo Escobar — the King of Cocaine — led the Medellín Cartel. Years later, Lorena was transported back to that time of violence - after a bathroom remodeling project in her home in the US. Leonard shared this experience with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Lorena Leonard is from Colombia and spent much of her childhood in Medellin. It was during a time of some of the deadliest violence in the country, when the notorious Pablo Escobar — the King of Cocaine — led the Medellín Cartel. Years later, Lorena was transported back to that time of violence - after a bathroom remodeling project in her home in the US. Leonard shared this experience with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Stories From The Stage: A mirror to the past in Colombia

Today in Gaza, rescue workers are searching for dozens of people after a building damaged earlier in the conflict with Israel collapsed. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, according to a Gaza Health Ministry official. Last month the UN reported that over 82% of structures in Gaza have been damaged and most were fully destroyed. To understand the how residents are coping, Host Marco Werman spoke to Shaimaa Ahmed, a former computer engineering student who lives in Gaza.

Today in Gaza, rescue workers are searching for dozens of people after a building damaged earlier in the conflict with Israel collapsed. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, according to a Gaza Health Ministry official. Last month the UN reported that over 82% of structures in Gaza have been damaged and most were fully destroyed. To understand the how residents are coping, Host Marco Werman spoke to Shaimaa Ahmed, a former computer engineering student who lives in Gaza.

21 killed in Gaza building collapse. Rescue workers continue to search for the missing.

Cellist Diego Carneiro comes from Brazil's Amazon Delta, a place known more for mango trees and tropical birds than classical music. When he plays the cello, it seems to become part of him, like another limb or another pulse. His face and body animate with every note, and his hair sways as he plays. Reporter Caroline Feraday met with the musician as he prepared to set off on one of his tours of conflict zones.

Cellist Diego Carneiro comes from Brazil's Amazon Delta, a place known more for mango trees and tropical birds than classical music. When he plays the cello, it seems to become part of him, like another limb or another pulse. His face and body animate with every note, and his hair sways as he plays. Reporter Caroline Feraday met with the musician as he prepared to set off on one of his tours of conflict zones.

Brazilian cellist Diego Carneiro brings his music to conflict zones

The Israeli prime minister today announced he will propose a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone "smearing" the nation's army, the IDF. The prime minister cited several incidents, but the push has been spurred on now by the recent “NAZA” documentary, by two Israeli directors, which alleges that IDF operations in Gaza have resulted in systematic mass civilian casualties. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tomer Persico, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and journalist Noga Tarnopolsky.

The Israeli prime minister today announced he will propose a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone "smearing" the nation's army, the IDF. The prime minister cited several incidents, but the push has been spurred on now by the recent “NAZA” documentary, by two Israeli directors, which alleges that IDF operations in Gaza have resulted in systematic mass civilian casualties. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tomer Persico, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and journalist Noga Tarnopolsky.

Israeli documentary 'Naza' is pitting Israelis against each other

The Trump administration is changing how long international students can stay in the US before they have to reapply for a visa… or go home. The new four-year cap takes effect this Sept. 15. Higher education leaders say it could make it much harder for students to change majors or schools, or simply to finish their research. Supporters say it’s just a minor inconvenience that adds important accountability to the student visa system. From Boston, GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports.

The Trump administration is changing how long international students can stay in the US before they have to reapply for a visa… or go home. The new four-year cap takes effect this Sept. 15. Higher education leaders say it could make it much harder for students to change majors or schools, or simply to finish their research. Supporters say it’s just a minor inconvenience that adds important accountability to the student visa system. From Boston, GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports.

Trump administration imposes time limit on international visas

The Kremlin has a long track record of meddling in the elections of its adversaries. Now artificial intelligence is giving Russia new tools that could make interference easier and more sophisticated. Investigative reporter David Corn does a deep dive into Russia's election interference in his new book “How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for America.” Corn and The World’s Marco Werman discuss what role Russia might play in the US midterm vote.

The Kremlin has a long track record of meddling in the elections of its adversaries. Now artificial intelligence is giving Russia new tools that could make interference easier and more sophisticated. Investigative reporter David Corn does a deep dive into Russia's election interference in his new book “How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for America.” Corn and The World’s Marco Werman discuss what role Russia might play in the US midterm vote.

Russian disinformation networks gear up for US midterms

Leenachi is from South Korea, but their popularity doesn't make them K-Pop. Rather, they perform a centuries-old style known as Pansori, part song, part storytelling. But in Leenachi's hands, it's also part psychedelia. We get a taste from the band's summer performance at KEXP Seattle.

Leenachi is from South Korea, but their popularity doesn't make them K-Pop. Rather, they perform a centuries-old style known as Pansori, part song, part storytelling. But in Leenachi's hands, it's also part psychedelia. We get a taste from the band's summer performance at KEXP Seattle.