Lisa Mullins, Host
Topics for the Upcoming Show
(updated at 1pm weekdays)
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August 28, 2008
The legendary Knights Templar were a secret order of warrior monks. They were rich and powerful in the 14th century. That made some European kings and prelates jealous.
The Knights were charged with heresy and their wealth seized. Now a group claiming to be the descendents
of the Templars wants the current Pope to make amends. They're suing him for more than a 100-billion dollars.
Topics from the Most Recent Show
(updated at 5pm weekdays)
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Entire program - August 29, 2008
Today on The World: existing tensions between Russia and the United States escalate further because of the conflict in Georgia; also, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has another day in court at The Hague; and United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon take a soft approach to winning hearts and minds.
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U.S.- Russia tensions rise (4:00)
The World's Jason Margolis examines how the conflict in Georgia has helped to escalate tensions that were already high between the U.S. and Russia.
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Russian media vs the West (4:30)
The Russian media has been publishing some very strong words and images in an attempt to show that Russia doesn't need the West. Anchor Marco Werman speaks to the BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Moscow.
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Karadzic at The Hague (4:00)
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic made his second appearance before the International War Crimes Tribunal at The Hague today. Marco Werman speaks with Olga Kavran, a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office in The Hague.
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Energy-efficient gadgets in Japan (4:00)
The Japanese are generally considered to be ga-ga over their electronic gadgets. But those gadgets eat up a lot of energy. Now, the government and companies are urging consumers to buy eco-friendly electronics...with mixed results. Cyrus Farivar reports.
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Going plastic-free (4:30)
Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's Christine Jeavans who is going plastic-free for the month of August. That means she's avoiding any product that is made with or packaged in plastic.
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Palin's views on oil (3:30)
Marco Werman speaks with Alaska journalist Gregg Erickson about oil and the Republican VP choice, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Today, Sen. John McCain praised Palin for her handling of tough issues like American dependance on foreign oil. We find out more about that.
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Kenya's favorite son (4:30)
Marco Werman assesses Kenyan reaction to the official nomination of Barack Obama with the BBC's Muliro Telewa in western Kenya, home to many of Obama's Kenyan relatives.
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Geo Quiz (1:00)
Our daily geography quiz.
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Lebanon peacekeeping (4:30)
The World's Aaron Schachter meets members of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon. They've taken a softer approach to winning the hearts and minds of local residents. They're providing dental care, organizing soccer tournaments, and -- their most popular activity -- teaching yoga classes.
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Geo answer (2:00)
The city of Drummondville in Quebec, Canada, is the answer to our Geo Quiz. This weekend the city is holding a festival dedicated to poutine. That's french fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curd.
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Global Hit (8:30)
Host Marco Werman asks world music superstar Angelique Kidjo, "what's on your iPod?" The answers may surprise you!!
