Upcoming South Asian elections test democracy in the region
More than 1 billion people are going to the polls in South Asia this year. In a test of democratic values and human rights in the region, voters will choose leaders in five countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan. Michael Kugelman, director of the Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, joins John Yang to discuss.
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Sex trafficking survivors face barriers to seeking justice
S2024 E36 - 6m 40s
In January, thousands of court documents were released detailing the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse and trafficking of teenage girls. It brought new attention to the problem of sex trafficking in the U.S. and why the crime so often goes undetected. Ali Rogin speaks with Megan Cutter, director of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, to learn more.
New Grammy category highlights African music’s global appeal
S2024 E36 - 5m 45s
From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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