We’ll talk with Wauconda couple, Steve and Paulie Kutschat. They have a deep love for books. After a trip to Africa, the Kutschat’s founded Bookfriends International, a nonprofit providing educational resources to secondary school-age children in Africa. Bookfriends gives the children text books, library books and reference materials that are in desperately short supply in their local villages.
A recent Stanford University study about the health value of organic produce stirred up a lot of conversation. Is organic produce overrated? Is sustainable produce too costly in terms of price or carbon footprint?
Last week, French Pres. Francois Hollande launched an attack on Mali's rebels. Soldiers from neighboring nations are expected to begin arriving soon in the wake of Islamist extremists making advances. Plus EcoMyths Alliance on sustainable produce effects on the Earth and economy.
Worldview talks with philosopher and environmentalist Dr. Vandana Shiva about GMOs. As the founder of Nandanya (nine seeds), Dr. Shiva shares the mission of the organization and it's role today.
On today's show: The current political, economic and social conditions in Haiti with Bob Maguire, of the Latin America and Hemispheric Studies Program of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. Plus your Weekend Passport.
On today's show: Worldview film contributor Milos Stehlik talks about this years’ nominees for best foreign language film. We answer a listener’s question to 'Curious City' about why so many refugees live in Chicago’s far North Side. The founders of Operation Asha talk about their mission.
