Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai about the economic crisis in his country, and the rule of President Robert Mugabe.

The French and Flemish cultures that make up modern Belgium may now be parting ways. Belgian lawmakers have been unable to form a government for more than 100 days. Anita Elash reports that some people are starting to talk about splitting the nation.

Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul on Turkey's warning to the United States. Turkish officials say the relationship between their country and the United States will suffer if the US House of Representatives approves a measure officially recognizing the Armenian genocide. President Bush and other American officials are lobbying against the measure.

President Bush is urging Congress to oppose a bill. It would officially recognize the killings of over a million Armenians, during the World War One era, as genocide. Turkey vehemently opposes the use of the word genocide. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from New York Times Washington correspondent Eric Schmitt.

October 10, 2007 full program

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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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.

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.

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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.