PRI's The World Jun 20, 2012

Episodes

1. 10

   Luke Skywalker's Home in Tatooine Gets Fixed Up

   There's a place in North Africa that resembles the desert planet Tatooine. In fact the country we want you to name served as the backdrop for many key Star Wars scenes. Where does one go to find Luke Skywalker's home?

   Jun 20, 2012

   3m
2. 9

   Joe Sacco's New Book 'Journalism' Illustrates War, Displacement, and Disenfranchisement

   In his latest book, Journalism, cartoon reporter Joe Sacco brings together a collection of his short form reportage from the past decade.

   Jun 20, 2012

   4m
3. 8

   The Best and Worst Countries on Global Slavery List

   The Obama administration added Syria to the list of countries that could face US sanctions for not doing enough to combat trafficking. But it was good news for Venezuela and Burma.

   Jun 20, 2012

   7m
4. 7

   Euro 2012 Soccer Matchups Mirror Eurozone Fiscal Showdowns

   The Euro 2012 soccer tournament should provide welcome relief from Europe's financial woes. But many of the protagonists of the Euro crisis are battling it out on the soccer field too.

   Jun 20, 2012

   3m
5. 6

   Some Jobless Spaniards Abandoning Cities, Returning to the Farm

   As Spain's economy stalls, some jobless Spaniards abandon the cities for life on the farm.

   Jun 20, 2012

   4m
6. 5

   Calls for Urgent Action at Rio+20 Summit

   Diplomats at the UN environmental summit in Brazil have agreed on a call for "urgent action" on the world's environmental challenges.

   Jun 20, 2012

   3m
7. 4

   The Legal Grounds for an Extradition of Julian Assange to the US

   Ohio State University Law Professor John Quigley speaks with Host Marco Werman about the legal grounds for Julian Assange's fears of eventual extradition to the United States.

   Jun 20, 2012

   4m
8. 3

   Confusion Surrounding Mubarak's Health Adds to Anxiety About Political Turmoil

   Hosni Mubarak is said to be clinging to life in a Cairo hospital. Or is he? Whatever the truth, conspiracy theories abound.

   Jun 20, 2012

   4m
9. 2

   PRI's The World Latest Edition Jun 20, 2012

   Reports say ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is on life support, but Egyptians are skeptical. Also, we speak with political cartoonist Joe Sacco about the art of using comics to report on war. And you can take a tour of Luke Skywalker's home in the Geo Quiz.

   Jun 20, 2012

   49m
10. 1

    Edmar Castaneda's Jazz Collaboration 'Double Portion'

    Castaneda's new album is a collaboration with jazz musicians such as Miguel Zenon, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Hamilton de Holanda.

    Jun 20, 2012

    10m