2013-04-16 The bomb attacks in Boston
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS. I’m Mario Ritter. “This was a heinous and cowardly act. And given what we now know about what took place, the…
2013-04-15 Some of the world’s richest countries need to take better care of their children
From VOA LEARNING ENGLISH, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today we tell about a study showing some of the world’s richest countries need to take better…
2013-04-14 The growing threat from extremist groups to European nations
Welcome to AS IT IS, from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise. Today, we tell about the struggle facing Iraq and other countries to care for the thousands of refugees…
2013-04-13 Wedding Dresses
Thanks for joining us again on “As It Is.” I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. Today we are discussing one of my favorite topics: wedding dresses. “Last year I made a beautiful…
2013-04-10 Indonesia, where millions of people are using cellphones to help them find jobs
Welcome to another “As It Is” program. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we hear from Indonesia, where millions of people are using cellphones to help them find jobs. Then…
2013-04-09 A recent public-opinion survey for next presidential election
From VOA Learning English, welcome back to AS IT IS. I’m your host Mario Ritter. The lifeblood of Washington is politics. So it is never too early to consider the…
2013-04-08 A drop in the number of women touring India
From VOA LEARNING ENGLISH, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today on our program, the increasing number of Nigerian child brides and its effect on women’s education…efforts…
2013-04-07 Getting a birth certificate in Indonesia can be an administrative nightmare
Hello again, and welcome to AS IT IS from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms in Washington. Today, we celebrate the first graduating class of Liquidnet Family High School in…
2013-04-06 Young entrepreneurs and one of the most popular sports in the world
Hi. Thanks for joining us again on “As It Is.” I’m your host, Kelly Jean Kelly. Today Christopher Cruise and I are talking about young entrepreneurs … and one of…
2013-04-05 The power of music in Nigeria, Turkey and Pakistan
Welcome to AS IT IS, from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise. Today, we report on the power of music…in Nigeria, Turkey and Pakistan. Ted Greenfield tells us about a…
2013-04-04 Issues affecting the elderly and those who care for them
This is AS IT IS. Hello, I’m Caty Weaver. On the show today, we discuss issues affecting the elderly and those who care for them. We start with a report…
2013-04-03 A special place that honors thousands of soldiers from World War 2
Hello from Washington. I’m Jim Tedder. Today we are off to the Philippines to hear about a special place that honors thousands of soldiers from World War 2. Then we…
2013-04-02 The meeting of BRICS nations
From VOA Learning English, welcome back to AS IT IS. I’m your host Mario Ritter. India is one of the last remaining places in the world with polio infections. Now…