What is PRI's the world?
PRI's The World 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. PRI's The World, the radio program, is heard every weekday on over 300 public stations across North America.
What is PRI global hit?
PRI's The World - Global Hit The Global Hit is a daily spotlight on international musical artists or trends. Created by The World's Marco Werman, the Global Hit features interviews with musicians, critics and deejays around the globe.
Who is the head of private equity at the PRI?
In this episode of the PRI podcast, the PRI’s Head of Private Equity, Peter Dunbar, speaks with Delilah Rothenburg, Executive Director & Co-Founding Partner of The Predistibution Initiative and Tensie Whelan, Director, Center for Sustainable Business, NYU Stern.
China's last remaining lantern craftspeople uphold a waning tradition
There aren't very many traditional lantern makers left in Shanghai. They're being replaced by technology creating mass-produced versions. But some people are still trying to keep the culture alive.
43 students from a rural Mexican college disappeared 7 years ago. This deep dive delves into what happened to them
43 students from a rural Mexican college disappeared 7 years ago. This deep dive delves into what happened to them.
Kenyan environmentalists protest proposed forest bill amendments
The bill proposes amending a crucial part of Kenya’s Forest Act of 2005, which strengthened protections for Kenya’s forests and helped stop illegal acquisition of public forest lands.
Catalonia pardons women accused of witchcraft 400 years ago
Witch hunts relied heavily on accusations from neighbors who were desperate for scapegoats whenever bad luck struck the town — such as crop failures, sudden diseases or natural disasters.
Despite killing of ISIS leader, the terror group is not defeated, experts say
The United States dealt a major blow to ISIS in Syria last week with the assassination of the group’s leader, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. But experts say that does not that spell the end of the terror group that once held large swaths of territory across Syria and Iraq.
China is boosting its efforts to nab gold medals at the Olympics
China is trying its best to increase the number of gold medals that athletes can win on its behalf at the Olympic Games, not just in Beijing, but in future competitions. Some strategies include recruiting foreign athletes or teaching winter sports to athletes used to playing summer games.
How Kyiv residents are preparing for a possible war with Russia
Kyiv does not look like a city on the verge of war — cafés are open, bars are buzzing and there’s a sense of calm. But beneath the surface, there’s also a feeling that things could change for the worse very quickly — and people are preparing in different ways.
How the Beatles inspired a rock revolution in Argentina
The birth of Argentine rock coincided with a turbulent time in Latin American history when many countries fell under military dictatorships.
Europe sees widespread protests against COVID-19 restrictions
Protests against COVID-19 restrictions, some of them turning violent, rocked Europe over the weekend. Also, Sudan's top military commander reinstates Abdulla Hamdok, but as interim prime minister, until new elections are held. And, two of 17 missionaries kidnapped in October have been released in Haiti.
This UK activist is pushing to end single-use plastics in menstrual products
This past week, UK environmental activist Ella Daish traveled to Switzerland and marched a giant tampon — which is a striped, blue and green tampon sculpture that stands more than 6 feet tall — to Procter & Gamble’s European headquarters in Geneva. She said she wanted to “return” the plastic applicators to the company.
India repeals controversial farm laws after a year of protests
India announces the repeal of three controversial farm laws that have been met with protests for a year. Also, Austria is set to go into lockdown as the government also prepares to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory. And, a new report shows deforestation of Brazil's Amazon rainforest is at a 15-year high.
Getting a COVID booster shot is a 'difficult choice' for many people, health tech advocate says
As Americans make plans for upcoming holiday gatherings, many are conflicted about getting a booster shot while others around the world haven't had a chance to get their first jab. Professor and health technologies advocate Nicole Hassoun discusses the dilemma with The World's host Marco Werman.
Only 1 in 7 households in Ghana has a toilet. Communities are fighting to ensure sanitation for all
Thousands of Ghanaians resort to open defecation due to a lack of access to clean toilets. Some young people in Ghana are leading the movement to change the narrative around this dangerous practice.
US, Canada and Mexico to hold talks at the White House
The US, Canada and Mexico are holding trilateral talks today in Washington. Also, volunteers who helped in search-and-rescue operations for migrants at sea are on trial in Greece. And, Iraq has flown home hundreds of its citizens who were camped out at the Belarus-Poland border.
