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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Chapters
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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´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Online
- Sun 31 Aug 2014 14:32GMT´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Online
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