Welcome to our weekly guide to Radio Netherlands' English Service - a list of the new programmes coming up on Radio Netherlands this week, beginning on Saturday.
SATURDAY 18 AUGUST
*** The State We're In ***
This week on The State We're In:
An innocuous line on a map can have devastating consequences - 60 years after India and Pakistan gained independence, we look at the legacy of a partition that uprooted families and divided communities.
In our weekly theme, we explore building a better body. Cosmetic surgery moves into mainstream culture but does it make us happier? And what limits should we put on DIY body improvements? 'None' says Dr James Hughes, who welcomes us to the dawn of the 'post-human'.
And we speak to three men about their experience of building the Sumatra railroad under the Japanese during WW2.
That's all in this week's programme, hosted by Marnie Chesterton.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Note that on Saturday we also run repeats of:
Network Europe on SW: 1400 (South Asia)
The Research File: 1430 (South Asia)
Amsterdam Forum and Echoes: 1900 and 1944 respectively (Central, East and South Africa)
SUNDAY 19 AUGUST
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
Is rap fuelling violence in youth culture? From its beginnings in the Bronx to its transformation into a multi-billion dollar global industry, hip hop has stirred constant and contentious debate - about whether it inspires gang culture and street violence, or offers disaffected youth a chance to express themselves. Critics say many commercial rappers today, especially those who make so-called gangsta rap, provide bad role models for youngsters, with lyrics that degrade women and glamorise a culture of guns, drugs and money.
In recent months two rappers have been killed in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, and a councillor for the city believes that hip-hop culture is directly responsible for the deaths in his city. Are they right - or has rap gained an unfair reputation? Can it play a meaningful role in society? Or is it time for stricter controls and censorship? A campaigner, sociologist and representative from the hip hop industry debate.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
*** Echoes ***
Our new listener feedback programme. Mindy Ran responds to your comments, queries and complaints about our programmes. And featuring every week A Critical Eye - commentary from Perro de Jong.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1045 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1145 (Eastern N America), 1545 (South Asia), 1845 & 2045 (Central, East and South Africa), 0045 (Eastern N America), 0145 (Central N America), 0445 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1945 (Central, East and South Africa)
Note that on Sunday we also run repeats of:
Flatlanders or EuroHit 40: 1400 (South Asia)
Arts and Culture: 1430 (South Asia)
The State We're in: 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
MONDAY 20 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Flatlanders ***
Our guest in the next edition of Flatlanders is kinetic artist and scientist Theo Jansen. His work and his ideas have been delighting audiences from Trafalgar Square tourists in London and the Academy of Sciences in New York to Jehovah's witnesses in Holland and Al-Jazeera viewers in the Middle East. This is thanks to the uncanny beauty of Jansen's "beach animals", a new species of beast that takes on a life of their own in the wind.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sun 1400 (South Asia), Wednesday 1500 (South Asia) 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
TUESDAY 21 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** The State We're In, Midweek Report ***
This week on The State We're In - Midweek Edition:
An innocuous line on a map can have devastating consequences - 60 years after India and Pakistan gained independence, we look at the legacy of a partition that uprooted families and divided communities.
In our weekly theme, we explore building a better body. Cosmetic surgery moves into mainstream culture but does it make us happier? And what limits should we put on DIY body improvements? 'None' says Dr James Hughes, who welcomes us to the dawn of the 'post-human'.
That's all in this week's programme, hosted by Marnie Chesterton.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Thu 1430, 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa) Sun 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Arts and Culture ***
"Cambodia: Climbing out of the Abyss"
In recent years, the issue of state failure has become a growing concern for the international community. Weak states not only pose a real threat to their citizens, they often destabilise neighbouring countries and are a source of weapons and drugs trafficking as well as terrorism.
Throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, Cambodia was a failed state, with governments that were unable to control the country's territory or meet the people's basic needs. Nearly three decades later, Cambodia is still picking up the pieces.
Join Eric Beauchemin for "Cambodia: Climbing out of the Abyss" - the third programme in the four-part series "The Abyss".
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Fri 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sun 14:30 (South Asia)
THURSDAY 23 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** The Research File ***
This week in the Research File:
An interesting (and smoking) stranger makes youngsters in a pub smoke more! New research gives good grounds for banning smoking from public places.
Obesity is here to stay; just treat the consequences! This is the message of Barbara Hansen, leading American scientist on obesity.
And in the near future illnesses may be diagnosed in seconds and from a single breath.
So join us, for the Research File.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Mon 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1430 (South Asia)
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Network Europe ***
A Pan European team links up across the continent each week to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
The programme is a unique example of European co-operation, produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters, it reflects the diversity of European society and voices. Each week we drop in on specialists around Europe and catch up with our extensive network of correspondents for their unique take on the events shaping the week.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Tues 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1400 (South Asia)
For more information on tuning in via radio, satellite and the internet, visit http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/listeningguide/how_to_listen
If you'd like to comment on anything you read or hear, please contact:
SATURDAY 18 AUGUST
*** The State We're In ***
This week on The State We're In:
An innocuous line on a map can have devastating consequences - 60 years after India and Pakistan gained independence, we look at the legacy of a partition that uprooted families and divided communities.
In our weekly theme, we explore building a better body. Cosmetic surgery moves into mainstream culture but does it make us happier? And what limits should we put on DIY body improvements? 'None' says Dr James Hughes, who welcomes us to the dawn of the 'post-human'.
And we speak to three men about their experience of building the Sumatra railroad under the Japanese during WW2.
That's all in this week's programme, hosted by Marnie Chesterton.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Note that on Saturday we also run repeats of:
Network Europe on SW: 1400 (South Asia)
The Research File: 1430 (South Asia)
Amsterdam Forum and Echoes: 1900 and 1944 respectively (Central, East and South Africa)
SUNDAY 19 AUGUST
*** Amsterdam Forum ***
Is rap fuelling violence in youth culture? From its beginnings in the Bronx to its transformation into a multi-billion dollar global industry, hip hop has stirred constant and contentious debate - about whether it inspires gang culture and street violence, or offers disaffected youth a chance to express themselves. Critics say many commercial rappers today, especially those who make so-called gangsta rap, provide bad role models for youngsters, with lyrics that degrade women and glamorise a culture of guns, drugs and money.
In recent months two rappers have been killed in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, and a councillor for the city believes that hip-hop culture is directly responsible for the deaths in his city. Are they right - or has rap gained an unfair reputation? Can it play a meaningful role in society? Or is it time for stricter controls and censorship? A campaigner, sociologist and representative from the hip hop industry debate.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1500 (South Asia), 1800 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
*** Echoes ***
Our new listener feedback programme. Mindy Ran responds to your comments, queries and complaints about our programmes. And featuring every week A Critical Eye - commentary from Perro de Jong.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1045 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1145 (Eastern N America), 1545 (South Asia), 1845 & 2045 (Central, East and South Africa), 0045 (Eastern N America), 0145 (Central N America), 0445 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sat 1945 (Central, East and South Africa)
Note that on Sunday we also run repeats of:
Flatlanders or EuroHit 40: 1400 (South Asia)
Arts and Culture: 1430 (South Asia)
The State We're in: 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
MONDAY 20 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Flatlanders ***
Our guest in the next edition of Flatlanders is kinetic artist and scientist Theo Jansen. His work and his ideas have been delighting audiences from Trafalgar Square tourists in London and the Academy of Sciences in New York to Jehovah's witnesses in Holland and Al-Jazeera viewers in the Middle East. This is thanks to the uncanny beauty of Jansen's "beach animals", a new species of beast that takes on a life of their own in the wind.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Sun 1400 (South Asia), Wednesday 1500 (South Asia) 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
TUESDAY 21 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** The State We're In, Midweek Report ***
This week on The State We're In - Midweek Edition:
An innocuous line on a map can have devastating consequences - 60 years after India and Pakistan gained independence, we look at the legacy of a partition that uprooted families and divided communities.
In our weekly theme, we explore building a better body. Cosmetic surgery moves into mainstream culture but does it make us happier? And what limits should we put on DIY body improvements? 'None' says Dr James Hughes, who welcomes us to the dawn of the 'post-human'.
That's all in this week's programme, hosted by Marnie Chesterton.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Thu 1430, 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa) Sun 1900 (Central, East and South Africa)
WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Arts and Culture ***
"Cambodia: Climbing out of the Abyss"
In recent years, the issue of state failure has become a growing concern for the international community. Weak states not only pose a real threat to their citizens, they often destabilise neighbouring countries and are a source of weapons and drugs trafficking as well as terrorism.
Throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, Cambodia was a failed state, with governments that were unable to control the country's territory or meet the people's basic needs. Nearly three decades later, Cambodia is still picking up the pieces.
Join Eric Beauchemin for "Cambodia: Climbing out of the Abyss" - the third programme in the four-part series "The Abyss".
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Fri 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sun 14:30 (South Asia)
THURSDAY 23 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** The Research File ***
This week in the Research File:
An interesting (and smoking) stranger makes youngsters in a pub smoke more! New research gives good grounds for banning smoking from public places.
Obesity is here to stay; just treat the consequences! This is the message of Barbara Hansen, leading American scientist on obesity.
And in the near future illnesses may be diagnosed in seconds and from a single breath.
So join us, for the Research File.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Mon 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1430 (South Asia)
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1000 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1100 (Eastern N America), 1400 & 1530 (South Asia), 1800, 1930 & 2030 (Central, East and South Africa), 0000 (Eastern N America), 0100 (Central N America), 0400 (Western N America)
*** Network Europe ***
A Pan European team links up across the continent each week to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
The programme is a unique example of European co-operation, produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters, it reflects the diversity of European society and voices. Each week we drop in on specialists around Europe and catch up with our extensive network of correspondents for their unique take on the events shaping the week.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC): 1030 (Asia/Far East/Pacific), 1130 (Eastern N America), 1430 (South Asia), 1830 & 2000 (Central, East and South Africa), 0030 (Eastern N America), 0130 (Central N America), 0430 (Western N America)
Repeated: Tues 1500 (South Asia), 1900 (Central, East and South Africa), Sat 1400 (South Asia)
For more information on tuning in via radio, satellite and the internet, visit http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/listeningguide/how_to_listen
If you'd like to comment on anything you read or hear, please contact:
mailto:letters@rnw.nl
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