In Colombia, the cultivation of coca, the main ingredient of cocaine, has nearly tripled over the past five years. As part of the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the country has embarked on a unique experiment to try to end coca farming and production, but freeing… Continue reading Colombia: From Cocaine to Cacao (9 Jan 2020)
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Ford Motor Company: How to Cook an Egg
Rather than just selling a product, some companies seek to portray the lifestyle of those who identify with the product and company. Ford Motor Company launched a new ad campaign to promote “Truck Life” which helps further define Ford as a lifestyle brand. Rather than just selling trucks, Ford seeks to define the character and… Continue reading Ford Motor Company: How to Cook an Egg
Jamie Oliver Promotes His Recent Vegetarian Cookbook
Jamie Oliver is making appearances on daytime and evening talk shows to promote vegetarian cooking. The View The international chef serves up meat-free dishes from his “Ultimate Veg” cookbook. Get some of Jamie Oliver’s recipes and start cooking. (8 Jan 2020) The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Chef Jamie Oliver, whose new cookbook, “Ultimate Veg,”… Continue reading Jamie Oliver Promotes His Recent Vegetarian Cookbook
The Evangelical Divide Over Religion in Politics (8 Jan 2020)
White evangelicals comprise a third of all Republican voters and are among the GOP’s most organized voting blocs. But wide support for Donald Trump in 2016, against a backdrop of scandals, has brought heavy media scrutiny and now some faith leaders are striving to move evangelicalism away from political associations. VICE’s Gianna Toboni travels to the… Continue reading The Evangelical Divide Over Religion in Politics (8 Jan 2020)
Documentary: Climate change in the Antarctic (7 Jan 2020)
About Few places on Earth are as remote as the German research facility Neumayer Station III. The scientists who work at this outpost in Antarctica are studying the effects of climate change — under extreme conditions. Journalist Matthias Ebert traveled to the station to find out more about their research. The scientists are particularly concerned… Continue reading Documentary: Climate change in the Antarctic (7 Jan 2020)
VICE News: Iran’s Power Over Iraq (3 Jan 2020)
Iran and Iraq fought one of the longest and bloodiest wars of the 20th century, which cost the lives of more than a million people and cemented the two countries’ rivalry in the decades that followed. But after ISIS took over wide swaths of Iraq, Iran came to Iraq’s aid. After the defeat of ISIS,… Continue reading VICE News: Iran’s Power Over Iraq (3 Jan 2020)
Nordic Islands – Beautiful Aerial 4K Drone Video by Stefan Forster
Message From the Producer Since 14 years I fell in love with the North. The nature is pure and the population density very low. In Iceland and especially Greenland you can still hike alone for days or even weeks without meeting another person. That and the possibility to really feel the power of nature (weather)… Continue reading Nordic Islands – Beautiful Aerial 4K Drone Video by Stefan Forster
HEALTHCARE – Why Drugs Are So Expensive
Americans today spend more on pharmaceuticals per capita than anyone else in the world, and more than one in five say they have trouble affording their prescription drugs. But they might not know about the alternative pathways to medicine. VICE’s Hamilton Morris explores the world of clandestine chemists, DIY bio hackers, and grey markets to… Continue reading HEALTHCARE – Why Drugs Are So Expensive
Sufi Inspired Restaurant: The Tulip & The Rose Cafe
About The Tulip and the Rose Cafe in Franklin, NY is the type of place you could drive by for years and have no idea of the vivacity until you walk inside. Started by members of the Osmanli Dergah, a Sufi Muslim group that’s found a home in the Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York,… Continue reading Sufi Inspired Restaurant: The Tulip & The Rose Cafe
Robert Reich: Why I’m Still Hopeful About America
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains why as a liberal he still has hope for the future. (31 Dec 2019)
Why College Athletes Don’t Get Paid
College sports have become a multi-billion dollar industry, but the NCAA’s regulations prohibit amateur athletes from profiting off their abilities to go pro. But a new lawsuit could completely uped the NCAA and the college athletic business model. VICE News’ Gianna Toboni meets several athletes and coaches living the pay-for-play saga. (VICE News, 29 Dec… Continue reading Why College Athletes Don’t Get Paid
VICE News: Libya’s Revolution Is in Ruins (26 Dec 2019)
Libya is in a state of chaos as rival governments compete for power, human smuggling runs rampant, and black markets thrive with everything from oil to hard currency. The international community is backing the Government of National Accord, which maintains a tenuous hold on the capital. But the government’s survival depends on warring militias, many… Continue reading VICE News: Libya’s Revolution Is in Ruins (26 Dec 2019)