Alberta Cross On World Cafe
Mar 11th, 2010 · Alberta Cross makes driving, Americana-tinged blues-rock that belies its members' London roots. In this World Cafe session for WXPN, they play songs from their latest album, The Broken Side of Time.
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World's Rich List Reflects Shifting Global Wealth
Mar 11th, 2010 · The richest man in the world is no longer American. Forbes magazine's world's richest list has Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim on top. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet occupy the second and third spots, respectively. Indian billionaires round off the top 5. Luisa Kroll, co-editor of the list, discusses the changing face of the world's richest people.
Status Report: Obama And The Middle East
Mar 11th, 2010 · Less than one year ago, President Barack Obama delivered a speech in Cairo in which he promised to redefine the relationship between the U.S. and the Islamic world. The speech was well-received across the Middle East, but it's unclear if perceptions or policy have changed.
Global Airlines Experience Strong Recovery
Mar 11th, 2010 · World airlines can expect a better year as economies recover and passenger demand picks up. The International Air Transport Association had the sunniest forecast for Asia. Carriers there could make nearly $3 billion this year. Latin American airlines also are expected to turn a profit but North American airlines will likely struggle with losses.
The Soft Pack On World Cafe
Mar 10th, 2010 · Tired of the new-wave explosion in their hometown of San Diego, The Soft Pack's Matt Lamkin and Matty McLoughlin got their start after deciding to revive old-school grunge. Later joined by Dave Lantzman and Brian Hill, the group found a knack for writing simple and catchy tunes that hint at the New York underground and subtle '60s California surf-rock.
Six World Vision Aid Workers Killed In Pakistan
Mar 10th, 2010 · A local police chief said 10 gunmen armed with grenades attacked the offices of the Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in a small town in the country's northwest. Four people were wounded.
'Soros Lectures' Shares Wisdom, Criticisms
Mar 10th, 2010 · George Soros has made billions of dollars predicting the ups and downs of global financial markets. Soros speaks to Steve Inskeep about his new book The Soros Lectures: At the European University. It is Soros' dissertation on why the world financial system is so flawed — and what corrective steps will help.
Jim Keller On World Cafe
Mar 9th, 2010 · Keller, formerly of the '80s pop hitmaker Tommy Tutone, returns for his first solo release in a decade with Sunshine in My Pocket, an album brimming with bright, optimistic folk-pop.
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