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Rebuilding Smarter in Jamaica
A month ago, Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a category five— one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall in the Atlantic. Scientists agree that Melissa was made stronger by climate change. …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Encore: Why is Chile’s Birth Rate Plummeting?
In this encore episode we look at the decision to have children. Much of the attention on the world's plunging birth rate is on east Asian countries like Japan and South Korea. But Latin American c…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Encore: Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter’s Eyes to the World
In this encore episode, we take a look at keepsakes. Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that’s sometimes n…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Surf’s Down in Munich
German surfers are not stoked after one of the world’s largest inland waves, in a river in Munich, disappeared following a city dredging project. Now the community is uniting to bring it back. Our c…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
China’s Split-Screen Economy
In China, two economic realities exist side by side. The country's fast-growing technology sector leads the world in some aspects, yet prospects for the average Chinese worker remain dim. We take a …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
How are Negotiations for a Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Going?
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they are making progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. But European allies feel they've been left out of the plan, which they say placates Russia. We ge…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Untangling Home Ownership in Syria After a Long War
During the more than decade-long civil war in Syria, millions were displaced in the country and millions more fled abroad as refugees. It’s been almost a year since the war ended and many Syrians are…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
The U.S. Escalates Pressure on Venezuela
Venezuela's leaders are under increasing pressure as U.S. warships stage off the South American country's Caribbean coast. The region is on edge as the U.S. weighs military action. We look at Venezu…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
China, the U.S. and the World’s Energy Future
The U.N. climate conference is being held this month in Brazil. The U.S. is conspicuously absent, but China is there. We look at how these two countries are taking opposite paths on renewable energ…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
What’s Next for Israel’s Prime Minister?
Since the Gaza ceasefire began, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has received blowback from members of his ruling coalition but also an in-person boost from President Trump. And even while …
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago