Climate change and natural disasters are transforming the way we think about building. Lives and infrastructure are threatened, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable countries. How is it possible to build in new ways that prevent catastrophes and also embrace sustainability, local empowerment and […]
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The world currently produces enough food to feed the planet. Yet, 1 in 9 people go hungry, and at the same time, more than 2 billion are obese. What accounts for what the United Nation calls a “double burden” of malnutrition? Author, professor and activist […]
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Nature or nurture? For well over a century, the dominant understanding of inheritance was our traits are passed down to us through the DNA code from our parents.
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This week, Full Frame Host Mike Walter talks with Dr. Jeremy Brown, veteran Emergency Room physician and author of the book, ‘Influenza: The Hundred Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History.” They discuss what’s being done to protect humans from this disease.
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How will the 400 million Chinese millennials change China and impact the world? “Young China with Zak Dychtwald,” this week on Full Frame.
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While Chicago’s homicide rate is not the highest in the U.S., the city has consistently had more total killings than any other U.S. city. But why? And how do we reverse this horrific trend? “Urban Violence in the U.S. with Roseanna Ander,” this week on Full Frame.
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What can digging up dinosaur fossils tell us about what life on Earth was like so many years ago? “The Evolution of Our Planet with Paul Sereno,” this week on Full Frame.
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Globally, nearly one in six deaths is due to cancer, making it the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Tony Blau is a professor of hematology oncology at the University of Washington in Seattle. For three decades, he has researched […]
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Gender inequality is a concern around the globe. In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. Achieving gender equality is on that list. Full Frame looks at the issue and how it’s viewed around the world.
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In this week’s Full Frame, host Mike Walter talks with W. Gyude Moore, the former minister of public works for Liberia, about the growth of Africa.
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The impacts of climate change are enormous, urgent and widespread, but what are solutions to tackle this global problem? One answer comes from nature’s “technology” to capture carbon — tropical forests.
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This week’s Full Frame examines the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative with entrepreneur and analyst Andy Mok.
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As the impact of artificial intelligence becomes more visible in the tech world, the global race to develop AI is intensifying.
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During the past four decades, the world has witnessed China’s transformation – a swift economic rise, the uplifting of hundreds of millions out of poverty, and an opening up to the rest of the world.
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We’re entering a new epoch, says global strategy adviser and author Parag Khanna. We are now in what Khanna calls the “Asian Century.” With 4.5 billion people, Asia is the most populous continent, making the world 60 percent Asian. The new Asian system taking shape […]
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Not since the Industrial Revolution has technology so fundamentally altered how we work and communicate. These innovations made us more efficient and connected, but they also set off unprecedented changes with consequences we’re still struggling to understand.
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Humans are going to Mars; that’s a fact. But when, how long will it take to get there, and who will make it there first? All that and more in this week’s episode on Space Exploration.
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China’s path out of poverty has not been easy. It built markets that were once never there. This led to one of the greatest human achievements of our time. This week on Full Frame: Poverty Alleviation.
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Full Frame returns with their new season on the dire issue of overpopulation and whether the world can sustain so many of us.
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Find out how a box of chalk changed artist David Zinn’s life.
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When Baltimore baker and illustrator Ann Xu is feeling down, she heads to the kitchen and cooks something from scratch. Check out what deliciousness she and Asieh made in this week’s Recipe for Life.
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Check out Shi Lun’s world class sketches in this week’s Full Frame Close Up.
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“Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic” is a shadow puppet play like no other that’s been drawing big, sold-out crowds in the U.S. and around the world. Now the Iranian production is being performed in China, where puppetry originated.
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Check out how Hobart was saved by literature and ingenuity in this week’s Full Frame Close Up.
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Get ready to be “in the know” about Boston’s Chinese communities.
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One year after the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey destroyed her studio, artist Avisheh Mohsenin has found beauty, and life, among the ruins.
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Journalist and tri-athlete Jackie Faye has proven that she can do anything an (IRON)man can do and hopes young women worldwide will be inspired to try new challenges.
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Get ready to be “in the know” about Shenyang’s annual amusement park of rice paddy art.
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WEQX is synonymous with indie rock, but the music isn’t the only thing with an independent streak at this radio station.
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Anne Taintor’s clever art has created a niche genre of consumer goods that deal with domestic stereotypes, bringing mid-century advertisements back to life with her wit and charm.
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There’s much more to China’s “handsomest monk” than his imposing height and striking looks. As CGTN’s Sean Callebs discovered, he’s breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions about his faith one fan at a time.
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Sam Lek’s unique cocktails are very popular with his long-time clientele in D.C. But most people will tell you that it’s Sam himself that makes “happy hour” a truly memorable experience.
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With the aim of giving his new caregivers an insight into the man he was before Alzheimer’s disease stole his memories, journalist Jay Newton-Small wrote her father’s life story like one of her magazine articles. The impact transformed his care and now her organization, MemoryWell, aims to give other families living with Alzheimer’s disease the same resources.
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SPAM® — the canned meat product loved by millions of people around the world — has a surprising history. In Hawaii, where the blue cans have their own annual festival, it’s always been a pantry staple, but now it’s also popping up on fine-dining menus. This week, Full Frame digs into all things SPAM®!
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Emma Yang is a teenager on track to change the world with her many talents — including an app that can help people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
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The United States is deep in the throes of an opioids addiction epidemic. Behind every disturbing statistic, there is a family in mourning. But Colin Riebel’s parents are committed to sharing the story of his struggle with as many people as possible — so that his death, and their pain, are not in vain.
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In China, kites have a long history. And they didn’t start out as the fun children’s toys we know them as today.
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CGTN’s Asieh Namdar caught up with chef, author and restaurateur Chris Hill and tried her hand at a true Southern classic – shrimp and grits. We’re pretty sure her friends and family in her adopted hometown of Atlanta, Georgia will approve!
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“Xiqu” or “Chinese Opera” is one of the oldest forms of performance art in existence. Students, from many different cultural backgrounds, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa are learning the many – and demanding – nuances of the art form. Proving that the Bard was on to something when he declared “all the world [to be] a stage”.
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Leis are much more than an accessory in Hawaii – they’re an opportunity to celebrate all that the “aloha spirit” embodies. And for expert lei-maker Meleana Estes, they are a tribute to legacy and tradition.
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Sarah Chang has is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished soloists on today’s classical music scene. She shares her journey from child prodigy to headliner in this Full Frame Close Up.
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Get ready to be in the know about a very unique library in China that is attracting attention for much more than its book collection.
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Movie magic is made everyday at the world’s largest film studio – 11,000 KM from Hollywood.
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For artist John “Prime” Hina, helping young people find the path to their potential involves cans of spray paint and life lesson to build on.
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Filmmaker Robin Lung has made a career of bringing minority and female stories to life. In her documentary, “Finding Kukan”, Lung quests to solve the mystery surrounding a landmark American film that has been lost to audiences for decades and is only now giving credit where credit is due.
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We’re willing to bet that Little Dude and all of his barnyard buddies will steal your heart. Don’t miss this Full Frame Close Up!
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Full Frame caught up with China’s favorite (and most famous) foreigner on his stand-up comedy tour in Canada.
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Street art in public spaces has had a contentious history. But for artist Eddie Colla, it’s merely a question of access.
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CGTN’s Asieh Namdar tries her hand at Chile Rellenos, Guatemalan style!
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