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Summer in America

Two young boys embark on a 4,000-mile journey to reunite with their parents in the US.

We’ll hear the gripping tale of two young brothers’ 4,000-mile journey to reunite with their parents in America.

Also on the programme: we’ll find out how a Catholic church in Texas is helping Central American migrants during their first few minutes on US soil. Plus, we’ll meet the man who visited 30 different American mosques in a month, and we’ll ask what he learned during his Ramadan road trip. Also in this edition, we’ll find out what’s behind the magic of a deceptive illusionist named Honesty. We’ll meet a Vietnam veteran fighting to memorialize his lost comrades. And we’ll learn what’s so special about the rum called rhum.

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27 minutes

Last on

Sun 31 Aug 2014 14:32GMT

Chapters

  • A Risky Journey

    The child migrant plight, as seen through parents’ 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 ‘The Lost 74’

  • Rum versus Rhum

    The new variety of r(h)um that’s quickly becoming an American favourite

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Aug 2014 03:32GMT
  • Sun 31 Aug 2014 14:32GMT

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