Andrea Smardon

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This Afghan female fighter fought with US troops. Now, she’s readjusting to life in the US.

Over the course of two years, Sima shares her struggle to make a life in the US in the podcast “Stranger Becomes Neighbor.” The evacuation from Afghanistan is just the beginning of a story that is still developing.

This Afghan female fighter fought with US troops. Now, she’s readjusting to life in the US.
Woman sitting on grass in front of building with two young children in front of her

Why this DACA recipient won't be extending her protected status, but says others should

Why this DACA recipient won't be extending her protected status, but says others should
Sharlee Mullins Glenn speaks to demonstrators outside the Office of Homeland Security in West Valley City, Utah in May.

Trump's policies have turned some Mormon women in Utah into political activists

Trump's policies have turned some Mormon women in Utah into political activists
A Friday night "Meet the Muslims" session at the Utah Islamic Center in Sandy, Utah. Members of the center started them after the election of Donald Trump.

Some Utah Muslims feel let down by Mormon neighbors who voted for Trump

Some Utah Muslims feel let down by Mormon neighbors who voted for Trump
Former Special Forces Engineer Sargeant Layne Morris lost the vision in his right eye during a grenade attack in Afghanistan in 2002. He's now suing the former Guantanamo detainee who threw the grenade.

An ex-US soldier sues his adversary in Afghanistan to keep him from reaping millions of dollars

An ex-US soldier sues his adversary in Afghanistan to keep him from reaping millions of dollars
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New Interest in Mormons Serving Missions Around the World

As the Republican Party prepares to nominate its first Mormon candidate for president next week, there's growing interest in Mormon practice, especially young Mormons serving missions around the world.

New Interest in Mormons Serving Missions Around the World
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Global Hit

Reporter Andrea Smardon introduces us to Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke. She started out as an opera singer, but now she's a pop star.

Global Hit
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Global Hit

The World's Andrea Smardon reports that in spite of government censorship in Myanmar, hip hop has become popular among young Burmese. It's also given some of them a political voice.

Global Hit
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Global Hit - Deeya

Today's Global Hit features a singer from Norway who grew up in a Muslim immigrant community there. For Deeyah - as she's known - success came early...but it was followed by harassment and threats from her own community.

Global Hit - Deeya
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World's worst covers--reloaded

Last week, The World asked listeners for their nominees for the worst ever cover of a song. The World's Andrea Smardon samples some of the suggestions.

World's worst covers--reloaded
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Global Hit - Y-Love

Andrea Smardon reports on an American hip hop artist who learned to rap in Jerusalem. He goes by the name "Y-Love."

Global Hit - Y-Love
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Global Hit Bishi

The World's Andrea Smardon profiles a rising star in London's underground music scene...the multi-faceted performer Bishi.

Global Hit Bishi