Ursula Lindsey reports from Cairo on the job of the misaharati. The misaharati is the man who wakes up Muslims during Ramadan to have their last meal before dawn.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with journalist Andrew Meldrum about Zimbabwe's worsening food crisis. Zimbabwe was once the bread basket of southern Africa. But the country's wheat market has collapsed...and now there is no bread. Andrew Meldrum covered Zimbabwe for the British newspaper The Guardian.

Burma's military rulers have clamped down hard on pro-democracy demonstrators, and shut down the flow of information out of the country. But the BBC's Fergal Keen went undercover for three days in the main city, Rangoon. He spoke to some Burmese who support the pro-democracy movement.

Rob Schmitz reports on the growing US demand for natural gas from around the world. Some worry that could lead to a new US dependence on natural gas reserves in countries like Russia and Iran.

photo: Rob Schmitz

The Australian state of New South Wales is set to be the site of the world's largest wind farm. Plans for wind farms elsewhere have often hit roadblocks because of criticism that the turbines spoil the landscape. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with a local business owner in New South Wales who says the locals love the idea.

Our daily geography quiz.

Today's answer is Videy Island, a short ferry ride from Reykjavik, Iceland. Videy Island is where a light sculpture in honor of John Lennon and peace was unveiled today. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from reporter Libby Casey.

The World's Clark Boyd profiles singer and guitarist Richard Hawley. He was born and bred in England's City of Steel, Sheffield, and you can hear it in his music.

After months of research and development, our homage to Laika the Soviet cosmodog is ready for your earbuds. Laika takes center stage in Nick Abadzis' new graphic novel. German techno-band CCCP finally has their 20 seconds of fame (thanks, Evan). We also have two extended interviews. The first is with Von Hardesty, co-author of Epic Rivalry. The other is with Dr. Sergei Khrushchev, son of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and Visiting Professor at Brown University. Longer than usual, so settle back with a nice cup of tea and enjoy. I can't believe we give this stuff away for free...

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October 10, 2007 full program