Paul Smith

The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch

March 13, 2014Global Scan

Francois Hollande can’t catch a break. He’s not only unpopular, but people say he’s boring. The answer? A new speechwriter, who is also a rapper. And Pakistanis are buzzing about a new $600 designer shoe that looks a lot like a popular $6 Pakistani sandal. Also, is an Indian guru dead or just in a deep meditation? All that, in today’s Global Scan.

The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch

March 13, 2014Global Scan

Is British designer Paul Smith’s sandal a $595 knockoff?

March 12, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Is British designer Paul Smith’s sandal a $595 knockoff?

March 12, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Transient Paper

August 14, 2013

Supreme Court to consider discriminatory student group at public university

August 14, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

Can a public university deny funding to a Christian student group if the group refuses to allow gay students to vote or take on leadership roles? Such a case is coming before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Global hit: Dengue Fever

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Lisa Mullins reports on the band Dengue Fever. They’re based in Los Angeles, but specialize in Cambodian music. The band started out playing covers of old Cambodian pop songs