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America's 51st State?

FromFrom Our Own Correspondent


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America's 51st State?

FromFrom Our Own Correspondent

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hurricane Maria has exposed the complex relationship between Puerto Rico and the mainland USA. Kate Adie introduces insight, wit, and analysis from correspondents around the world.



Puerto Ricans are getting used to a new way of life on their storm-ravaged island but not, they tell Aleem Maqbool, getting the help they need from the rest of the United States.



In France, Stephen Sackur assesses President Macron’s chances of rebooting the nation’s economy and asks whether history is repeating itself.



John Sweeney is in Mesquite, once the hometown of Stephen Paddock, as he searches for clues as to what may have motivated the deadliest mass murder in modern America.



In Somalia, Yasmin Ahmed hears young men's dreams of footballing glory and life in Europe – at whatever cost.



And Justin Rowlatt has a confession to make.
Released:
Oct 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter.