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Shame. For some people, it gets in the way of taking risks and living the life they dream of. For others, it keeps them trapped in negative feelings. The stronger the shame, the more we try to hide it from others.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Shame. For some people, it gets in the way of taking risks and living the life they dream of. For others, it keeps them trapped in negative feelings. The stronger the shame, the more we try to hide it from others.

What kind of environment is the right one for people with dementia? The film explores new ways to provide more appropriate care to sufferers of this disease.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people.

From a hotel built on a plastic garbage island in DRC, to growing a 10 million trees in Mali's arid Sahel, we take a look at some bold eco-ventures from around the word. And in South Africa, a dilemma: how green are wind turbines if they kill birds?

The Seychelles, renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, seems like the perfect vacation destination. But the idyllic archipelago is facing a grim crisis: it has the highest rates of Heroin addiction in the world, estimated at around 10% of the adult population. And the country is a hub on one of the world's biggest drug trafficking routes.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

Does Kia's EV3 compact electric crossover have the qualities to take on established rivals from VW and Volvo? Plus: how will Volkswagen overcome its current crisis?

From a hotel built on a plastic garbage island in DRC, to growing a 10 million trees in Mali's arid Sahel, we take a look at some bold eco-ventures from around the word. And in South Africa, a dilemma: how green are wind turbines if they kill birds?

From abandoned solar panels in Tamil Nadu to Germany's solar recycling breakthroughs, green architecture in Chennai, and the limits of electric planes, this show uncovers the promises and pitfalls of sustainability. Can bold ideas deliver a truly green future?

Despite rising temperatures, we continue to extract and burn coal, oil and gas. Is it even possible to stop climate change? What if we just pumped CO2 emissions back into the ground? Also: Recycling hospital waste and more sustainable plastics.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

In this week's show, Edith Kimani meets with Afro-Americans who have relocated to Ghana and locals to explore the challenges and opportunities sparked by the 'Year of Return'.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

How can we preserve our current flood of knowledge, data and objects for future generations? What is important, and what can go? The better storage options become, the more difficult it is to answer this question.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

From a hotel built on a plastic garbage island in DRC, to growing a 10 million trees in Mali's arid Sahel, we take a look at some bold eco-ventures from around the word. And in South Africa, a dilemma: how green are wind turbines if they kill birds?

How can we preserve our current flood of knowledge, data and objects for future generations? What is important, and what can go? The better storage options become, the more difficult it is to answer this question.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

What really helps treat back pain? Despite countless exercises and online courses, the number of people suffering from a bad back is increasing rapidly worldwide. In Good Shape shows you simple but effective ways to ease the pain!

From abandoned solar panels in Tamil Nadu to Germany's solar recycling breakthroughs, green architecture in Chennai, and the limits of electric planes, this show uncovers the promises and pitfalls of sustainability. Can bold ideas deliver a truly green future?

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people.

Shame. For some people, it gets in the way of taking risks and living the life they dream of. For others, it keeps them trapped in negative feelings. The stronger the shame, the more we try to hide it from others.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

From a hotel built on a plastic garbage island in DRC, to growing a 10 million trees in Mali's arid Sahel, we take a look at some bold eco-ventures from around the word. And in South Africa, a dilemma: how green are wind turbines if they kill birds?

From abandoned solar panels in Tamil Nadu to Germany's solar recycling breakthroughs, green architecture in Chennai, and the limits of electric planes, this show uncovers the promises and pitfalls of sustainability. Can bold ideas deliver a truly green future?

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

What kind of environment is the right one for people with dementia? The film explores new ways to provide more appropriate care to sufferers of this disease.

What really helps treat back pain? Despite countless exercises and online courses, the number of people suffering from a bad back is increasing rapidly worldwide. In Good Shape shows you simple but effective ways to ease the pain!

In this week's show, Edith Kimani meets with Afro-Americans who have relocated to Ghana and locals to explore the challenges and opportunities sparked by the 'Year of Return'.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people.

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

¿Cómo te afecta? aims to reach the younger generation with topics, news, problems and solutions that affect young people in Latin America. This program is broadcast in Spanish with English subtitles.

All around the world, scientists are working to recreate lost animal species such as the mammoth. Using modern genetic techniques, they're extracting ancient genetic material from museum exhibits. Do their efforts represent hope for the future of the natural world? Or is science playing God?

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

¿Cómo te afecta? aims to reach the younger generation with topics, news, problems and solutions that affect young people in Latin America. This program is broadcast in Spanish with English subtitles.

All around the world, scientists are working to recreate lost animal species such as the mammoth. Using modern genetic techniques, they're extracting ancient genetic material from museum exhibits. Do their efforts represent hope for the future of the natural world? Or is science playing God?

Europe's economic future is at stake. It has fallen far behind the US on multiple metrics and is not productive or innovative enough to close the gap. Now the return of Donald Trump to the White House has raised more existential questions. Can the EU do what is needed to secure a prosperous, democratic future for its citizens?

¿Cómo te afecta? aims to reach the younger generation with topics, news, problems and solutions that affect young people in Latin America. This program is broadcast in Spanish with English subtitles.

How can we preserve our current flood of knowledge, data and objects for future generations? What is important, and what can go? The better storage options become, the more difficult it is to answer this question.

From abandoned solar panels in Tamil Nadu to Germany's solar recycling breakthroughs, green architecture in Chennai, and the limits of electric planes, this show uncovers the promises and pitfalls of sustainability. Can bold ideas deliver a truly green future?

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, towers over the crowns of the forest. The tree shapes the myths of the indigenous Wayana people.

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin seem to be meeting each other's needs. Russia's leader reportedly has access to North Korean troops as well as ammunition for his full-scale war against Ukraine. And the North Korean leader has a backer who seems keen to evade international sanctions.

Does Kia's EV3 compact electric crossover have the qualities to take on established rivals from VW and Volvo? Plus: how will Volkswagen overcome its current crisis?