NPR Series: Talk Of The World: A Global Conversation https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99640929 <em>Talk of the Nation</em> invites you to join us for special monthly broadcasts exploring today's most pressing global issues. We invite our worldwide audience to join the conversation! Talk of the World is on hiatus for summer 2009, but stay tuned for new shows this fall. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 04 May 2025 11:44:13 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: Talk Of The World: A Global Conversation https://www.npr.org/series/99640929/talk-of-the-world-a-global-conversation Mobile Phones Do Much More Than Make Calls Around the world, mobile phones help rural farmers gather information about crop prices and bargain shoppers download coupons on the fly. If you live outside the U.S., in what innovative ways to you use your cellular phone? Thu, 28 May 2009 12:29:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/05/28/104663767/mobile-phones-do-much-more-than-make-calls https://www.npr.org/2009/05/28/104663767/mobile-phones-do-much-more-than-make-calls

Around the world, mobile phones help rural farmers gather information about crop prices and bargain shoppers download coupons on the fly. If you live outside the U.S., in what innovative ways to you use your cellular phone?

]]> What Music Is Hot Around The World? Okay, so Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas are atop pop charts everywhere. But <em>Talk of the Nation</em> wants to know: What else is popular where you live? And how did you hear about it? A popular musician, a Kenyan radio DJ and an international music expert discuss. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:21:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/04/30/103664908/what-music-is-hot-around-the-world https://www.npr.org/2009/04/30/103664908/what-music-is-hot-around-the-world Okay, so Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas are atop pop charts everywhere. But Talk of the Nation wants to know: What else is popular where you live? And how did you hear about it? A popular musician, a Kenyan radio DJ and an international music expert discuss.

]]> Economic Downturn Hits Hard Around The World In Ireland, Spain and South Africa, real estate prices are down. The collapse of U.S. automakers has affected plants in Canada, Mexico and Germany. To our international listeners: How has the recession changed how you live? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:47:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/26/102384323/economic-downturn-hits-hard-around-the-world https://www.npr.org/2009/03/26/102384323/economic-downturn-hits-hard-around-the-world

In Ireland, Spain and South Africa, real estate prices are down. The collapse of U.S. automakers has affected plants in Canada, Mexico and Germany. To our international listeners: How has the recession changed how you live?

]]> We Invite You To Participate In 'Talk Of The World' <em>Talk of the Nation</em> invites you to join us for three special monthly broadcasts exploring issues of global interest. Tell us: How are you using your wireless phone in new ways? International listeners, we want to hear from you! Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:09:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/99400647/we-invite-you-to-participate-in-talk-of-the-world https://www.npr.org/2009/03/17/99400647/we-invite-you-to-participate-in-talk-of-the-world

Talk of the Nation invites you to join us for three special monthly broadcasts exploring issues of global interest. Tell us: How are you using your wireless phone in new ways? International listeners, we want to hear from you!

]]> How Does Your Country Talk About Race? The election of President Barack Obama has prompted new discussions about race in the U.S. The Obamas' story has had a similar effect abroad. What do conversations surrounding race and diversity sound like where you live? Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:47:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2009/02/26/101195212/how-does-your-country-talk-about-race https://www.npr.org/2009/02/26/101195212/how-does-your-country-talk-about-race

The election of President Barack Obama has prompted new discussions about race in the U.S. The Obamas' story has had a similar effect abroad. What do conversations surrounding race and diversity sound like where you live?

]]> Policeman Or Partner? The Global Role Of The U.S. In his inaugural address on Tuesday, President Obama emphasized "humanity and restraint" in foreign policy and rejected what he called the false choice between America's safety and America's ideals. NPR asks international listeners: What role should the U.S. play in the world? Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:40:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2009/01/22/99737331/policeman-or-partner-the-global-role-of-the-u-s https://www.npr.org/2009/01/22/99737331/policeman-or-partner-the-global-role-of-the-u-s

In his inaugural address on Tuesday, President Obama emphasized "humanity and restraint" in foreign policy and rejected what he called the false choice between America's safety and America's ideals. NPR asks international listeners: What role should the U.S. play in the world?

]]> Obama Promises 'New Dawn' Of World Leadership In his victory speech on Tuesday night, Barack Obama told his worldwide audience: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand." Guests and callers from around the world discuss what role the U.S. should — and shouldn't — play in world affairs. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:09:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2008/11/06/96700731/obama-promises-new-dawn-of-world-leadership https://www.npr.org/2008/11/06/96700731/obama-promises-new-dawn-of-world-leadership

In his victory speech on Tuesday night, Barack Obama told his worldwide audience: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand." Guests and callers from around the world discuss what role the U.S. should — and shouldn't — play in world affairs.

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]]> Obama Wins; The World Responds <em>Talk of the Nation</em> becomes <em>Talk of the World</em> as listeners from around the globe share their reactions to Barack Obama's historic victory in the 2008 presidential election. Guests include Desmond Tutu, Hanan Ashrawi, Natan Sharansky and Ted Koppel. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:55:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2008/11/06/96699117/obama-wins-the-world-responds https://www.npr.org/2008/11/06/96699117/obama-wins-the-world-responds

Talk of the Nation becomes Talk of the World as listeners from around the globe share their reactions to Barack Obama's historic victory in the 2008 presidential election. Guests include Desmond Tutu, Hanan Ashrawi, Natan Sharansky and Ted Koppel.

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