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Non-alcoholic drinks are becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the world where people crave the society of a barroom without the hangover, or simply need help staying sober. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Rebecca Pink-Swann, senior bartender at Swift Borough in London, about the rise of the mocktail.

The artist C. Tangana, whose real name is Anton Alvarez, has set aside his mic and taken up directing to critical acclaim. His first feature-length documentary, "The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés," has been nominated for Spain's top film award and is winning  praise at festivals. Alvarez's film goes beyond the music to explore family — and one family secret in particular. The World's Gerry Hadde...

Tourism in Cuba has not recovered since the pandemic and new conditions on the island are deterring tourists from visiting to soak up its culture, beauty and political history. Michael Bustamante, an associate professor and Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami, explains the roots of the problem.

A self-taught baker is bringing flavors from her childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a small farm stand in Southern Vermont. The World's Bianca Hillier paid a visit.

In Japan, a hidden crisis is unfolding. Over a million people have retreated from society — some for months, others for years. They are known as hikikomori — a term that translates to being pulled inward or confined. Reporter Rebecca Rosman wanted to understand what drives this societal withdrawal. She met with a former hikikomori in Tokyo, who spent nearly a decade confined to his childhood bedro...

An hours-long stand-off between South Korean authorities and security services protecting the country's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol ended without the president's detention. Investigators gave up on the arrest warrant citing security concerns, while diehard supporters of Yoon rallied outside the presidential residence. The World's Host Carol Hills spoke to Seoul-based journalist Raphael Rashi...

Karen Kirsten knew that a group of Catholic nuns hid her mother from the Nazis in Poland during the Holocaust, but that was all. So, she embarked on a quest to find them, while her mother was still alive. She shares her experience on GBH's Stories from the Stage.

A growing body of evidence has shown that there is a link between alcohol and cancer, but not everyone is aware of the link. Public health authorities around the world, including the US Surgeon General, are taking greater steps to educate the public about the connection. Eric Rimm, a professor and epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who has studied the connection, expl...

An effort is underway to try and save the elaborate stone carvings and structures at Persepolis in Iran. Climate change and industrialization have hastened the process of lichen taking over the structures. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren reports.

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Carol Hills catch you up on a few stories that might have flown under the radar.

Kyiv has opted to not renew a contract with Moscow that brought Russian natural gas to Europe and $1 billion dollars in transit fees to Ukraine. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Arild Moe, a research professor at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute near Oslo, Norway. He explains the uneven impact among European countries and the potential cost to Russia's energy-based economy.

Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti made history in the 1950s when she earned a total of 10 Olympic medals, including five golds. She died today at the age of 103 as the oldest living Olympic athlete. The World's Bianca Hillier looks back at her life both in and out of competition.

In Japan, some 68,000 people die alone at home every year. Around 80% of people facing these so-called “lonely deaths” are over the age of 65. Thousands go undiscovered for weeks or even months. It’s part of a growing epidemic as the country rapidly ages and more people drop out of society as they get older, which takes a toll on their health. Reporter Rebecca Rosman recently visited one housing c...

Electric vehicles, or EVs, were a wildly popular purchase in Norway in 2024. EVs accounted for nearly 90% of all car sales in the country. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Felix Hamer, an EV charging consultant, about how Norway managed to accomplish this feat.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC released a UN-supported declaration that there’s a spreading famine in Sudan. On Sunday, the Sudanese government rejected this declaration, calling it “speculative.” Kholood Khair, the founder of the Confluence Advisory think tank from Sudan, explains what’s really going on, and why the military is seeking to undermine the famine assessment...

There’s going to be an election this year in Myanmar, according to the country’s military generals. But these are the same generals who seized power from an elected government four years ago, sparking a revolution against their dictatorial rule that is still raging. As The World’s Patrick Winn reports, many see the proposed election as a ruse and a sign of desperation.

If you're looking for a fix of traditional Guatemalan food, there's a growing industry of couriers who can get just about anything. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman explain.

Internationally, cases of tuberculosis have decreased in recent years, but not in Latin America. The region has seen a 19% increase in cases over the same period. A recently published study in Lancet Public Health found that the rising incarceration rates in countries like El Salvador, Brazil and Argentina are a major factor. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke to the report's lead author Yiran...

 Unlike the Spanish form, Costa Rican bullfighting does not aim to kill the bull, but only to dodge it. In this way, it resembles Pamplona's Running of the Bulls more than a classic corrida . Instead of happening on the streets with hundreds of a bulls at a time, however, there are only one or two bulls in the ring. Jamie Fullerton takes us to this Costa Rican Christmas tradition. 

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman catch you up on a few stories in the news you may have missed.

Yesterday in New Orleans, a pickup truck plowed through a crowd celebrating New Year's Day. Over a dozen people were killed and about twice as many were injured. The FBI said the suspect posted several videos on social media shortly before the attack saying he was inspired by ISIS. Given all this, The World's Host Marco Werman spoke to Aaron Zelin, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute who h...

Rapper Ana Tijoux became an international star in 2010 with her album "1977." It was named for the year she was born, in France, to Chilean parents in exile during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. After a 10-year hiatus, she released a new album in 2024: "Vida." Reporter Gisele Regatao caught up with her during a summer tour in New York City. This story originally aired on June 26, 2024.

Innoss'B is on a quest to, not only play music, but also to combat malnutrition in Democratic Republic of Congo. In recent months, he's partnered with the United Nations World Food Program and released new music, too. This summer, Innoss'B spoke to Host Marco Werman about both. This story originally aired on July 8, 2024. 

The Kalush Orchestra has a unique sound that blends rap with traditional Ukrainian folk music. In 2022, the band, representing Ukraine, won Eurovision. The victory was a huge boost for a country at war, and propelled the band to massive success. Last spring, The World's Daniel Ofman was in Kyiv and profiled the group's flute player, who went from a folk music aficionado to an arena rockstar. This...

Over the course of his 60+ year career, Joe Boyd has worked with Pink Floyd, R.E.M., Fairport Convention, Toots & the Maytals and so many more bands. This fall, he released a new book called "And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music." Host Marco Werman speaks to Boyd about the book and plays a few tracks to illuminate the journey. This story originally aired on Oct. 1, 20...