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PRI's The World Nov 5, 2012
by The World
One day away from the 2012 presidential elections, we find out what the US vote means for people in China, South Africa and England. Also, the challenges some immigrant voters face getting to the polls after Superstorm Sandy. Plus, how a Canadian real estate agent ended up playing hockey with some locked-out NHL pros.
Episodes
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The Immigrant Vote After Sandy
Officials in New York and New Jersey are doing their best to make sure people in areas hit hard by Sandy can vote Tuesday. But some immigrant residents on a tight budget might not want to use precious gasoline to get to the polls.
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Lebanon Not Happy with Showtime's 'Homeland' Drama
The Showtime drama "Homeland" follows a CIA agent hot on the trail of a suspected al Qaeda-like mole. The show recently picked up four Emmys, now, the show is making waves for something else: worst portrayal of Beirut, according to the Lebanese government.
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NHL Lockout: Realtor and Amateur Goalie Sees Action in Toronto to Fill Shortage
The National Hockey League lockout has left some Toronto Maple Leaf pros with time to practice at local rinks. But there's a shortage of goalies for all the practice sessions so some amateurs are stepping in to fill the void. Greg Partchenko is a 40-something, Toronto real estate agent, who's had...
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China Watches US Election With Interest
One country watching the US presidential election with interest is China. The World's Mary Kay Magistad talks with ordinary Chinese citizens to get their opinions on the US-China relationship, and how that could be impacted by either candidate.
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Stark Views of Post-Sandy Manhattan
Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with award-winning Danish photographer Iwan Baan who travels the world documenting architectural masterpieces. Last week, Baan was in New York when the city was left staggering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Baan did what he's done many times before -- he…
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Immigrants Expected to do the Heavy Lifting in Post-Sandy Reconstruction
In New York and New Jersey, piecing back together the communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy will be a daunting task. And who will do the hard work? History suggests immigrants are likely to play a major role.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
One day away from the 2012 presidential elections, we find out what the US vote means for people in China, South Africa and England. Also, the challenges some immigrant voters face getting to the polls after Superstorm Sandy. Plus, how a Canadian real estate agent ended up playing hockey with some locked-out NHL pros.
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