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CBC Radio • 11th February 2024

Indonesian Presidential Front-Runner Accused of Atrocity Crimes

Human rights activits are trying to stop the front-runner in Indonesia's presidential election who's using social media to overpower his alleged past.

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CBC Radio • 1st June 2024

Why Do Most Indonesian Men Smoke?

Indonesia has one of the world’s highest rates of male smokers. Health advocates blame the local culture and the tobacco industry’s influence on regulations.

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CBC Radio • 24th November 2025

Philippines Flood Control Corruption

Across the Philippines people are calling for justice as the country confronts a massive graft scandal. The country faces frequent flooding from tropical storms but billions of dollars spent on flood control projects has allegedly been stolen.

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The World from PRX • 5th March 2026

Sumatra Cyclone Aftermath

More than one-month after a deadly cyclone struck Indonesia's Sumatra island hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced across three provinces. Many roads are still impassable. Aid workers face enormous challenges getting food to remote areas where help has not always arrived in time. Scientists say you can't blame this disaster on mother nature alone.

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WBGO Radio (aired in 2012) • 20th April 2012

Strung Out In The Suburbs

Across New Jersey's suburbs heroin addiction rates are rising rapidly among teens and young adults. Dave Grunebaum takes an in-depth look at this statewide problem and one teenager's struggle.

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The World from PRX • 9th April 2026

Alarm In Indonesia That Authoritarian Tactics Are Returning

It has been almost 30 years since the Indonesian dictator Suharto was forced out of office and the country started on its path to democracy. But concerns are now growing that authoritarian tactics to suppress basic rights are returning given increasing attacks and threats against activists, influencers and journalists.

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NPR "All Things Considered" • 28th April 2025

Myanmar Earthquake

One-month after a devastating earthquake rocked Myanmar, some victims' bodies still have not been found. So far, officials report about 3800 deaths. This is a story on the pain for one father who lost his family and the challenges another family faces living in a squalid make-shift camp.

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The World from PRX • 18th May 2026

The Philippines Former Top Cop Evades Arrest

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, the country’s former national police chief, is suspected of crimes against humanity and wanted by the International Criminal Court. Dela Rosa was the chief enforcer of the country’s bloody drug war that left thousands dead. He took refuge in the Senate for several days after barely outrunning government agents in a foot chase. The plot thickened when gunshots rang out at the Senate one night. After sunrise, news broke that dela Rosa slipped away….his whereabouts unknown. The developments have captivated the country, but so much of this drama stems from the bitter feud between two powerful families.

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CBC Radio • 15th December 2024

Digital Nomads Are A Growing Group Of Travelers That Countries Around The World Try To Lure

Around the world there’s a growing group of adventurers who blur the line between business traveler and tourist. They’re known as digital nomads. Many countries are targeting them to help boost their economies.

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The World from PRX • 11th August 2025

Philippines Cracks Down On Obese Police

Philippines National Police officers have been told to shape up or be shipped off the force. Almost half of them are overweight or obese. Police officers admit eating a lot of junk food and not getting enough exercise. The country’s top cop announced he’s giving overweight officers a one-year deadline to meet physical standards — or else.

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NPR "Only A Game" • 8th December 2012

New Jersey Football Keeps Players Out Of Gangs

When the North Jersey Spartans huddle up in practice, they look like a lot of college football teams. But the Spartans are a club team made up of players who attend various colleges. The team was created to get players to go to school instead of working dead-end jobs or joining street gangs. The Spartans practice at a county park without a locker room, yard markers or even goal posts. And the story behind the players off the field is even more unusual. Justin Sessoms, a 20-year-old defensive l

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NPR "Only A Game" • 27th October 2012

Brooklyn Nets Come Home

The bright sign of the Barclays Center on Flatbush Avenue glowed blue as a symbol of professional sports returning to Brooklyn. The new 18,000-seat, $1 billion arena is the home of the Brooklyn Nets, formerly of New Jersey, whose move has created quite a buzz in the borough. “I think it does wonders for Brooklyn,” said Chris Capobianco. Brooklyn had a major league team, the Dodgers, for more than 70 years. When the team left for Los Angeles in 1957, residents were largely working and middle cl

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NPR "Only A Game" • 30th June 2012

Motorcycle Mass: Bikers And Blessings

At this Catholic Mass the priest rides a Harley and tattoos outnumber ties.

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NPR "Only A Game" • 21st September 2013

Baseball Comes To Myanmar

A Japanese coach brings America's national pastime to Myanmar. But his squad of local players has no one to compete against until a ragtag team of expats steps up to the plate.