The DNA of the News

DNA of the News – Wounds in the Sea – May 9 2024

Shipbreaking has become a major environmental and occupational health problem in the world. It is among the most dangerous occupations; the levels of deaths and injuries are deplorable. This industry operates mainly outside the law. (S5 E16)

DNA of the News – Stories behind the story SPA – May 2 2024

Armed groups have stolen important historical relics throughout Latin America's history. This ultimately generates media impact and diminishes governments' sense of control. Some of those relics have disappeared forever. Grupos armados han robado importantes reliquias históricas a lo largo de la historia de América Latina. En última instancia, esto genera impacto mediático y disminuye la sensación de control de los gobiernos. Algunas de esas reliquias han desaparecido para siempre.

DNA of the News – Inexpensive entry to satellite technology – Apr 25 2024

Technology has made it possible for satellites in the shape of small cubes measuring 10 cm (about 4”) per side and weighing 1 kg (2.2 lbs) to orbit the Earth and other planets. These satellites perform many of the duties of their conventional satellites at less than 2% of the cost. Small countries, private enterprises, and universities worldwide are players in space exploration. We tell the story. (S6 Ep 13)

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.

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.

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.

DNA of the News – Cure for Corruption – Feb 26 2024

Descubra el costo oculto de la corrupción para la sociedad y su billetera mientras entrevistamos a un invitado cuya vida está dedicada a la integridad. Empresas e individuos pagan más de 1 billón de dólares en sobornos anualmente en todo el mundo.

DNA of the News – Unseen Cost of Mining – Feb 19 2024

The Mining industry is a global powerhouse with far-reaching impact. Yet, this influence is not without its significant repercussions, particularly concerning our environment, the indigenous communities who have stewarded these territories for generations, and the delicate ecosystem of wildlife and plant life interwoven

DNA of the News – sexually exploited woman – Feb 12 2024

Her story began when she was 8 years old when, for the first time, her mother took her to the neighborhood baker's house who abused her. Shortly after, strange men came to pick her up from school at her mother's request. Thus, she began life as a sexually exploited woman in the international mafia for 37 years. She tells us her story.

DNA of the News – Hidden Tax – Feb 8 2024

Explore the significant impact of corruption on society and personal finances in this episode, featuring an interview with an expert dedicated to integrity. Learn about the global issue where over $1 trillion is paid in bribes annually by private corporations.

DNA of the News – Interdependency SPA – Feb 1 2024

Política, la moral y la ética. En un mundo donde las decisiones tomadas en los ámbitos políticos pueden tener efectos profundos en nuestras vidas, comprender las implicaciones éticas y morales de estas decisiones se vuelve crucial.

DNA of the News – Cost of Mining SPA – Jan 8 2024

Today, we dig deep into the world of mining, an industry with vast global reach. But with this reach comes undeniable consequences, especially for our environment, the indigenous communities that have called these lands home for generations, and the intricate web of fauna and flora surrounding them.

DNA of the News – Putin 25 years ENG – Jan 3 2024

Vladimir Putin has been in power for almost 25 years. What can we expect from him in the future? How is Russia repositioning itself in Europe and Asia? And where does Russia stand three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall? A world-class expert in the region shares his impressions.

DNA of the News – Blood Money – Dec 27 2023

This industry earns more than 24 billion dollars a year from exports, surpassing the US soybean sales to the world in 2021 or the total export of coffee from the top 10 countries. The blood plasma extraction industry sources its raw material from about 20 million people in the US. To uncover the operations of this industry, we invited a journalist who recently wrote the book Blood Money.