A New York-based TV channel with a team of 400 producers, which has won multiple Emmy Awards, was able to reinvent itself overnight and continue its broadcasts. The channel is known for its strong roots in the community it serves.
DNA of the News – The World Trade Center – Sept 5 2023
The World Trade Center, at 110 floors, became the world's tallest buildings of their time and had rentable space equivalent to 130 professional football fields. This is the story of the engineering that saved thousands of lives 28 years later on September 11, 2001.
DNA of the News – Public TV – Aug 30 2023
The story of a multiple Emmy Award-winning TV Channel in New York with a team of 400 producers that cleverly reinvented itself overnight to continue its broadcasts.
DNA of the News – They Are Sores Part 2 SPA – Aug 8 2023
After being initiated into trafficking and sexual exploitation before her 9th birthday, she was sold to international mafias. After 37 years, she manages to escape from it and becomes an activist defending women victims like she was: her story, the book, and the documentary.
DNA of the News – Minors fast growing sector of labor ENG- July 31 2023
Child labor has been with us for centuries. However, the abuses of industrialization drew a line between acceptable work and harmful exploitation for minors. Despite this 85-year-old protection, some US states are now severely weakening those protections by lowering the legal working age.
DNA of the News – Child labor in the USA SPA- July 26 2023
Child labor has been part of communal and familial life. But the abuses of industrialization drew a line between acceptable work and harmful exploitation for minors. Despite this 85-year-old protection, some US states are now lowering the legal working age. Why?
DNA of the News – Where the ships go to die SPA – July 20 2023
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 unacceptable. This industry operates mainly outside the law.
DNA of the News – Unveiling an Invisible Giant ENG – July 11 2023
Unveiling an Invisible Giant ENG
DNA of the News – Blood Money SPA – July 6 2023
Imagine an industry that 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 of the top 10 countries in the same period. The blood plasma extraction industry sources its raw material from about 20 million people here in the US. To uncover the operations of this hidden industry, we have with us a journalist who recently wrote the book Blood Money. It is a captivating story.
DNA of the News – The looting of cultural heritage SPA – June 26 2023
Today we will focus on the pieces of the cultural heritage looted in Latin America, which are found in museums, private collections, and auction houses in Europe and the United States whose holders refuse to return them to the countries of origin.
DNA of the News – The Hidden Costs of Optimization ENG – June 20 2023
Many of the most fertile lands use huge machines to enhance crop output. These machines can do the job of several others with just one person. But they are so heavy that they harm the soil beyond recovery.
DNA of the News – Micro Satellites Democratize Outer Space – June 13 2023
Technology has made it possible for satellites in the shape of small cubes measuring 10 cm (about 4”) per side and weighing 1 Kg or 2.2 lbs to orbit the Earth and other planets. They perform many of the duties of their conventional satellites at less than 2% of the cost. Private enterprises and universities worldwide are now players in space exploration. This is the story.
DNA of the News – How can the US dollar lose its dominance
Many countries, such as China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and others, want to use a different currency than the Dollar for trade and reserves. How likely is this to happen? What would be the consequences for the world economy?
DNA of the News – China and Taiwan Reunification or Annexation?
Taiwan remains the most contentious issue in US-China relations. Taiwan is prominently identified as a "core" national interest of China. Is it a vital issue to the US's security? Why is it identified as the likely location for a military confrontation between the two superpowers?
DNA of the News – Rebellion Against the Dollar SPA – May 17 2023
Many countries, such as China, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and others, want to use a different currency than the Dollar for trade and reserves. How likely is this to happen? What would it mean for the world?
DNA of the News – right to possess weapons ENG – May 9 2023
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 – Campaigns of political seduction SPA – May 4 2023
How are the messages of a political campaign developed? How significant is the first impact on the public? What is the common denominator of a successful campaign? Today we are talking to a professional in political seduction.
DNA of the News – Putin in the crosshairs SPA – Apr 25 2023
Is V. Putin the only Head of State, of an influential world power, in the sights of the International Criminal Court? Who is tried for war crimes, and why?
DNA of the News – Practical Approach to Resolving Conflicts – Apr 14 2023
How do you cope with conflicts that emerge or persist in your life? Conflicts can influence your daily life and future aspirations in a significant manner. Our guest has expertise in transforming conflicts into opportunities in our everyday situations.
DNA of the News – Dispute Resolution – Apr 8 2023
This week, we may face a conflict that has arisen anew or remained unresolved and ignored. These conflicts can significantly impact our quality of life. Our guest is an expert in conflict resolution for life conflicts.
DNA of the News – Sports – Apr 4 2023
Soccer is the most internationalized sport. Our expert will discuss how sports, in general, are intertwined with Nation-States and their influence on international relations, economic growth, and even political decisions.
DNA of the News – Spanish words originated from Arabic – Mar 29 2023
The Arabs were 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. A philologist expert on this matter tells us the story --
DNA of the News – Sports – geopolitics and economics – Mar 27 2023
Soccer is the most internationalized sport on our planet. Often Nation-States convey important messages to their citizens and the world through Soccer. Today we will talk about geopolitics and sports with a recognized world-class expert.
DNA of the News – Language expressions of identity – Mar 15 2023
Language is an essential factor in our identity. We carry it with us every day; it is the instrument that allows us to interact with the world and understand and express our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Is the US ever going to be a multilingual nation?