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What's the Recent Hype Behind Korean Fine Dining?
After the rise of K-pop and K-drama, Korean haute cuisine is also going global. We hear that it's the result of an evolution of the food, creative ch…
2 years, 5 months ago
Anti-War Movement in Israel Includes Mothers of Israeli Soldiers
There is a small but growing anti-war movement in Israel and it includes mothers of those serving in the Israeli military. We hear why they're protes…
2 years, 5 months ago
How a Pineapple Illustrates Relations Between China and Taiwan
We hear of the saga of the mango pineapple, an exclusive new pineapple cultivar from Taiwan that was allegedly stolen by China. It shows the economic…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Economic Impact of the War, In Israel And In the West Bank
We look at the economic impacts caused by the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. In Israel, the call-up of military reserves has led to a severe …
2 years, 5 months ago
How Life is Transforming in Russian Occupied Ukraine
We talk to a Russia expert who is keeping tabs on what is going on in the roughly 18% of Ukraine that Russia now controls. He says that an "administr…
2 years, 5 months ago
Will a Controversial Temple in India Become a Political Flashpoint?
In Northern India, Prime Minister Modi consecrates a temple to the Hindu god Ram. The event is meant to draw support ahead of spring elections, but i…
2 years, 5 months ago
A Vital Ukrainian Port Survives Despite Russian Attacks
Grain export is a vital part of the Ukrainian economy and Russian attacks and threats on ports have come close to shutting it down. We go to one Ukra…
2 years, 5 months ago
Has the Israeli Military Made Progress in Its Goal of Destroying Hamas?
It has been over one hundred days since the war between Israel and Hamas began with an attack on Israel October 7th, killing over 1,200 with more tha…
2 years, 5 months ago
A Pivotal Election in Taiwan and a Guatemala Inauguration that Almost Didn't Happen
Taiwan held a close and closely watched election for president that has implications for the self-ruled island's relationship with China, which claim…
2 years, 6 months ago
Hope for River Dolphins in Pakistan
In Pakistan, a dolphin species that's lived in the Indus River for millions of years was facing near-extinction. Now, thanks to the help of nearby fi…
2 years, 6 months ago