PRI's The World Oct 29, 2012

Episodes

1. 11

   Tracking Hurricanes from the Caribbean

   Meteorologist Kathy Ann Caesar of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology in Barbados says the islands along the southern rim of the Caribbean rarely experience direct hits by hurricanes, due to their proximity to the equator, and to the way tropical storms form. But she adds, these...

   Oct 29, 2012

   4m
2. 10

   HMS Bounty Falls Victim to Hurricane Sandy

   Two crewmen are missing at sea after the tall ship, HMS Bounty, was abandoned off Cape Hatteras. The ship was built in 1960 for the Marlon Brando movie, "Mutiny on the Bounty". The captain abandoned ship after the pumps failed in heavy seas. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with former sailor, Kelsey...

   Oct 29, 2012

   5m
3. 9

   Mexican Village Fed Up With Gangs and Illegal Loggers, Sets Up Own Government

   An indigenous village in Mexico got fed up with gangs and illegal loggers acting with impunity. So they kicked them out, kicked out their local authorities and set up their own government. And some other villages are looking at it too. Reporter Annie Murphy has the story.

   Oct 29, 2012

   5m
4. 8

   Venezuelans Make All the Difference in the World Series

   Between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers, nine Venezuelans played in this year's World Series. We find out how Venezuelans are reacting to the Giants' victory, and to the fact that Pablo Sandoval was named World Series MVP.

   Oct 29, 2012

   4m
5. 7

   South African President Zuma Drops Case Over Zapiro's 'Rape' Cartoon

   In South Africa, a four-year saga over a political cartoon is over, and the winner appears to be the cartoonist, Zapiro, the pen name of Jonathan Shapiro. Sunday President Jacob Zuma announced he was dropping all charges against Zapiro and a local newspaper The Sunday Times, over a cartoon...

   Oct 29, 2012

   1m
6. 6

   Nairobi Glue Pusher Preys on Addicted Kids to Help Her Own

   In Nairobi, many street kids inhale glue for a cheap high, and many of the dealers who sell them the glue are women. They're called Mama Pimas. The World's Anders Kelto met one Mama Pima who explains that she entered this illegal trade, which harms children, as a way to feed her own.

   Oct 29, 2012

   4m
7. 5

   Hurricane Sandy Serves as 'Wake-Up Call' to the Dangers of Rising Sea Levels

   Klaus Jacob, a geo-physicist and senior research scientist at Columbia University talks with host Lisa Mullins about how engineers in Japan and Bangladesh have devised unique solutions to cope with rising sea levels.

   Oct 29, 2012

   4m
8. 4

   Hurricane Sandy: Closed New York Stock Exchange Reverberates Around the World

   The New York Stock Exchange shut down Monday, the first time since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Host Lisa Mullins talks with Andrew Hilton about the economic impact the shutdown will have oversees that may not occur to most Americans.

   Oct 29, 2012

   4m
9. 3

   In New York City, Hurricane Shutdown Cancels United Nations Meetings

   Hurricane Sandy has led to a major shutdown in New York City. The BBC's United Nations correspondent, Barbara Plett says the headquarters are closed today and that many important meetings just won't happen.

   Oct 29, 2012

   3m
10. 2

    PRI's The World Latest Edition Oct 29, 2012

    The northeastern United States braces for hurricane Sandy. Also, how rising sea levels are affecting infrastructure in Japan, the Netherlands and Bangladesh. And the San Fransisco Giants win the World Series thanks to - Venezuela?

    Oct 29, 2012

    49m
11. 1

    Fijian Band Rosiloa Keeps Culture Alive Through Music

    Although Fiji is known for its scenic landscapes and beaches, the country has also struggled over the past few decades. Four military coups have taken place since 1987. And the effects of modernization are visible on the country's land and coral reefs. Reporter Michael Rhee visited a Fijian band...

    Oct 29, 2012

    5m