2013-03-02 Music from the West African country of Mali
Welcome to As It Is. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. Today, we are talking about music from the West African country of Mali. Mali is famous for its music. But that…
2013-02-28 The Growing Corruption and Economic Crisis in Spain
This is AS IT IS. Hello, I’m Caty Weaver. On the show today, we talk about the growing corruption and economic crisis in Spain. And, we hear about some disputed…
2013-03-01 Psy’s Gangnam Style
Welcome to AS IT IS! … your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. Today we visit the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. Efforts are underway to return the…
2013-02-26 Nigeria takes action against the Yahoo-Yahoo boys
This is AS IT IS, from VOA Learning English. Hello, I’m Christopher Cruise. Today on the program, Jeri Watson takes us to Nigeria, where the government is taking action against…
2013-02-25 Child Soldiers in Africa
Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today we take you to Africa. First stop – Sierra Leone, where the Child Soldiers Initiative is working to prevent children from being forced into armed…
2013-02-22 The story of Soloman Northup
I’m June Simms. Today on As It Is, we are serving up some chicken soup. It may not cure your cold but it will probably make you feel better. And…
2013-02-19 Efforts in Zimbabwe to write a new constitution
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS. I’m your host Mario Ritter. All over the world, people have a desire to have their voice heard in their communities.…
2013-02-17 The fierce reaction from world leaders to North Korea’s nuclear test
This is AS IT IS, from VOA Learning English. Hello, I’m Christopher Cruise. Today on the program, Kelly Jean Kelly looks at the fierce reaction from world leaders to North…
2013-02-15 The life and resignation of Pope Benedict the 16th
Welcome to AS IT IS! … your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today we look at the life and resignation of Pope Benedict the 16th.…