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DNA of the News – Solidade Laboratory a ray of hope – Apr 15 2024

Two professionals, one Italian, and the other Bolivian, are part of an organization that works to strengthen prison inmates from the inside out. They focus on restoring broken families while one or both parents are incarcerated. In the past, some parents lived with their children inside the penitentiaries.

News Connect – Ep 150 – Apr 12 2024

Weekly news summary in Portuguese, Spanish, Somali and English.

DNA of the News – Puppies Behind Bars – Apr 8 2024

We speak with an organization that uses puppies to rehabilitate inmates incarcerated in high-security prisons; the puppies become trained canines and join police units and first responders and assist those with disabilities.

News Connect – Ep 149 – Apr 5 2024

Weekly news summary in Portuguese, Spanish, French, Somali and English.

DNA of the News – The evolution of the right to possess weapons – Apr 1 2024

232 years ago, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed, granting citizens the right to bear arms. Today, there are an estimated 120 firearms for every 100 US citizens of all ages and over 300 armed militias in operation. An expert on the history of the Second Amendment helps us understand its origins and evolution.

News Connect – Ep 148 – Mar 29 2024

DNA of the News – Over 4000 Spanish words originated from Arabic. – Mar 25 2024

The Arabs lived in Spain for almost 800 years, profoundly influencing the government, language, technology, culture, and governance. More than 4000 words used daily in the Spanish language are Arabic.

News Connect – Ep 147 – Mar 22 2024

DNA of the News – Is the US dollar losing its dominance? – Mar 18 2024

Many countries, such as China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and others, want to use a currency different from the dollar for trade and money reserves. How likely is this to happen? What would be the consequences for the world economy?

News Connect – Ep 146 – Mar 15 2024

Weekly news summary in Portuguese, Spanish, French, Somali and English.

DNA of the News – Photojournalism in Disaster and War – Mar 11 2024

As vital figures in shaping our perception and interpretation of conflict and historical events, photojournalists play a crucial role. Today, we speak with a renowned photojournalist whose work capturing crises appears in national and international publications.

News Connect – Ep 145 – Mar 8 2024

Weekly news summary in Portuguese, Spanish, French, Somali and English.