John Asante appears in the following:
From Bjork to Whitney: A Brief History of Olympic Theme Songs
Friday, August 05, 2016
Explore some of the well known, as well as more obscure, theme songs that were commissioned for the Olympics of the past.
From Reggae to Ska and Dub, Studio One Brought Jamaica to The World
Friday, August 05, 2016
Explore the influence, history, and legacy of Studio One, which recorded the likes of Bob Marley and The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Burning Spear, Toots and The Maytals, and more.
The Hague Rules Against Beijing in South China Sea Case
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Before the ruling was issued, China said it would not recognize any decision from the international tribunal.
The Push for 911 Texting
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
A text to 911 could be life-saving in certain circumstances. It also has its downsides.
A New Era for The U.S. and India?
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Under President Obama and Prime Minister Modi, the U.S. and India have found common ground on a range of issues. Will this budding relationship last under a President Clinton or Trump?
How Air Conditioning is Destroying the Planet
Thursday, June 02, 2016
700 million new air conditioners are expected to be installed by 2030. When thinking of greenhouse gasses, it'll be like several new countries are added to the world.
Bullets and Bad Luck: The Untold Story of Guns in America
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
“Melancholy Accidents: Three Centuries of Stray Bullets and Bad Luck” is a new book that looks at the history of accidental gun deaths in America.
North Korea Expels Journalists for 'Disrespectful' Reporting
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
On Monday, a BBC correspondent and his team were expelled from North Korea for reporting that spoke "ill of the system" ahead of the Workers’ Party Congress.
Puerto Rican Entrepreneurs Get Creative as Debt Crisis Mounts
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Yesterday, Puerto Rico missed a major bond payment on its $70 billion debt. But the Puerto Rican people are still hustling and trying to find opportunity in the crisis.
Dangerous Working Conditions Uncovered in the Recycling Industry
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Recycling workers suffer from high rates of on-the-job injuries and are often afraid to raise safety concerns.
Massey CEO Sentencing Comes on Eve of Mine Disaster Anniversary
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Today is the sixth anniversary of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster — one of the worst mine tragedies in U.S. history. As the community mourns, Massey Energy's ex-CEO will be sentenced.
Facing High Deductibles, Christians Look to Ministries for Healthcare
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
As dissatisfaction with deductibles has risen since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, communities of faith are joining together to cover healthcare costs without insurance.
Journalism Shines in “Spotlight”
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Print may be doomed, but Tom McCarthy’s “Spotlight,” about The Boston Globe’s investigation into the Catholic church’s sex-abuse cover-up, makes the case for journalism.
Directors' Cut: Tom McCarthy
Monday, February 22, 2016
An extended interview with Oscar nominee Tom McCarthy about the real reporters and victims behind “Spotlight,” and how he made the transition to the director’s chair.