Summer in America
Two young boys embark on a 4,000-mile journey to reunite with their parents in the US.
We鈥檒l hear the gripping tale of two young brothers鈥� 4,000-mile journey to reunite with their parents in America.
Also on the programme: we鈥檒l find out how a Catholic church in Texas is helping Central American migrants during their first few minutes on US soil. Plus, we鈥檒l meet the man who visited 30 different American mosques in a month, and we鈥檒l ask what he learned during his Ramadan road trip. Also in this edition, we鈥檒l find out what鈥檚 behind the magic of a deceptive illusionist named Honesty. We鈥檒l meet a Vietnam veteran fighting to memorialize his lost comrades. And we鈥檒l learn what鈥檚 so special about the rum called rhum.
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A Risky Journey
The child migrant plight, as seen through parents鈥� eyes
Easing the Transition
How Texas volunteers are helping Central Americans during their first moments in the US
30 Mosques, 30 Days
A Ramadan road trip exploring what it means to be Muslim in America
Street Magician
A Japanese American magician named 'Honesty' tricks out Boston-area crowds
Tragedy at Sea
A forgotten chapter in the Vietnam War, and the fight to memorialize 鈥楾he Lost 74鈥�
Rum versus Rhum
The new variety of r(h)um that鈥檚 quickly becoming an American favourite
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 Aug 2014 03:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online
- Sun 31 Aug 2014 14:32GMT麻豆社 World Service Online
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