Arts, Culture & Media

September 27, 2021

The author joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the deportations of Haitians at the US southern border.

Brazil takes its kite-flying passion to a whole new level

September 27, 2021

During the pandemic, Brazilians took even greater interest in kite flying, a popular pastime considered by some as sport. But there is also a dark side.

Environment

'Finding the Mother Tree' explores the intricate communication networks within a forest

Living on Earth

September 24, 2021

An intricate web of roots and fungi connects life in an old growth forest, allowing ancient “mother trees” to nourish and protect their kin. In her new book, “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest,” ecologist Suzanne Simard reveals what she’s discovered about these connections through decades of experiments with trees.

Arts, Culture & Media

This film professor says Melvin Van Peebles taught her that 'when Hollywood is closing the door, you find your own way'

The World

September 24, 2021

Racquel Gates, a professor of film at Columbia University, and the consulting producer and editor for the Melvin Van Peebles Box Set — being released by The Criterion Collection next week — discussed his work, life and legacy with The World's host Marco Werman.

How a team of musicologists and computer scientists completed Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony

The World

September 24, 2021

Updated

10/08/2021 - 6:15pm

When Ludwig von Beethoven died, all he left behind were some sketches for his 10th Symphony. Now, thanks to the help of artificial intelligence, the composer’s vision is coming to life. We've got the story and an excerpt.

Top of The World

World Food Program chief warns against famine in Yemen

The World

September 23, 2021

UN food agency head warns against a famine in Yemen that would affect 16 million people. Also, new discriminatory COVID-19 travel rules by the UK anger India and some African nations. And the European Union wants smartphone makers to adopt a single charging method for mobile and other electronic devices.

Music

25 years later, the Buena Vista Social Club still connects the world through old-school mambo

The World

September 22, 2021

Recorded in Havana, Cuba, 25 years ago, the Buena Vista Social Club drew together many older musicians and gave their careers a second life. The album quickly became an international sensation.

Sports

Diving into infinity with South Africa’s 'Black Mermaid'

The World

September 21, 2021

Zandile Ndhlovu is the first Black free-diving instructor in South Africa and the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation, which aims to change the story of who belongs in the water by spreading awareness online and teaching school kids about the ocean.

Education

Uruguay's virtual education was ahead of the curve when the pandemic hit

The World

September 21, 2021

The country's Plan Ceibal program had already been supplying students with tablets and computers for 15 years.

Top of The World

US begins mass deportations of Haitian migrants as Haiti calls for moratorium

The World

September 20, 2021

The US begins mass deportations of Haitian migrants camping out in Texas near the US-Mexico border. Also, a Rwandan court convicts Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the 2004 Hollywood movie "Hotel Rwanda." And, a shooting at a university in Russia leaves six people dead, and at least 24 others wounded.

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