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WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell. This podcast is free, in mp3, and updated weekdays.

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Spotlight: Understanding Canada’s Environmental Ethos

Data show that Canada ranks low in many environmental categories. So what is it that convinces the world that Canadians are stalwarts...

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A Weekend In Havana, 'Nowhere To Hide' And Weekend Passport: 'Luz Estrada'

On today's show:WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer spent time exploring Cuba to give a glimpse into a country that has been off-limits to Americans for...

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Brazil's Ex-President Convicted Of Corruption And What Happened To Chicago's Koreatown?

On today's show:Brazil's ex-president was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for corruption on Wednesday. We talk with Ruth...

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Canada's Environmental Ethos, Trump's Impact On Bourbon And Neil & Janet De Los EEUU

On today's show: We look at why the world seems to be convinced that Canadians are engaged with the environmental issues, even though...

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Sexism At Wimbledon And The Science Of Spice

On today's show:A recent analysis by the Guardian found that only 38 percent of women's matches were played on Wimbledon's major courts,...

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Trump Meets With Putin And Public Opinion On U.S.-Russia Relationship

On today's show: The world saw President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet...

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Spotlight: The Origins Of The Boy Scouts And The Girl Scouts

This Worldview special takes a look at how the Boys and Girls Scouts got their start. While Boy Scouts flirted with imperialism and...

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'Only One Sky,' The Kalovy Film Festival And Classical Dance From India

On today's show:'Only One Sky' is a global eco-citizenship project encouraging scientists, educators, and young people to act sustainably...

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Challenging Ideas On Middle East Sectarianism And The World Of Miniature Models

On today's show: A conversation with the authors of a new book that challenges Western conventional wisdom on the root causes of...

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North Korea Tests ICBM And The Surprising History Of Scouting

On today's show: North Korea claimed a successful launch on Tuesday of its first intercontinental ballistic missile. We get an update on...

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