Opposition to the academic boycott of Israel, saving endangered plants, and 'sewing hope'

vor 12 Jahren

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WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell.

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vor 12 Jahren

The American Studies Association (ASA) became the second major educational organization to adopt an academic boycott of Israel. Now, two Illinois Congressmen have sponsored a bill that would block federal funding for any academic institutions that participate in the boycott. We'll discuss the bill.

Then, a conversation about the endangered plant life of the state of Illinois, a look back at the discovery of Pluto, and Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe shares her stories from St. Monica's tailoring school in Uganda.

(Photo: Flickr/Gage Skidmore)