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‪In Focus

This 30-minute daily TV magazine program brings information about Africa, the United States, and the world to viewers across Africa.

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‪On the Line

On the Line is a lively forum, hosted by Eric Felten, where newsmakers, policy experts, diplomats, activists, academics and journalists discuss world events. On the Line focuses on the critical issues shaping the future, and gives those issues the vigorous, serious debate they deserve.

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Straight Talk Africa

Shaka Ssali hosts this call-in program that examines topics of special interest to Africans.

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‪On Assignment

"On Assignment" is a weekly behind-the-scenes look at the VOA reporters and producers reporting the news from around the world.

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‪Africa News Tonight

A lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. New features look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, the African diaspora, business, arts and culture. Music and the popular sports segment Sonny Side of Sports round out the show.

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‪American Café

Join us at the American Café on the Voice of America. Every weekend, host David Byrd introduces you to stories from and about the United States of America - whether it's a topic making headlines, a discussion of new trends, or just sharing a slice of life as it's lived in the U.S. American Café provides you with just the right mix to keep you interested and informed. Join the conversation, by submitting questions and comments, via email, telephone, or through the post.

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‪Crossroads Asia

Crossroads Asia offers unique stories and perspectives -- with in-depth interviews, and analysis. For news and information about what matters most to Asian listeners, join Host Sarah Williams week nights for a complete wrap-up of the latest news from China, South Korea, Japan and other important points in this key corner of the world.

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‪Daybreak Africa

Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener comments.

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‪Encounter

Carol Castiel hosts a panel of experts on opposite sides of a controversial issue.

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‪Inquiry

A light-hearted, laughter filled show that takes a look at everyday life - everything from where to find the best street food, to African comedy and storytelling, to the impact of cell phones on modern life.

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‪International Edition

Thirty minutes of in-depth world news, plus highlights of the day's business and sports. Updated 10 times a day.

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‪Issues in the News

Prominent Washington correspondents discuss topics making headlines around the world

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‪Middle East Monitor

The Middle East is shifting dramatically right before our eyes - calls for democratization, broadened civil, social and human rights, and advances in business, technology and culture. Each weekday, Middle East Monitor packs on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and audience participation in a dynamic podcast. Leveraging Facebook, Twitter, Skype, crowdsourcing and seasoned journalists, we help you spot political and social trends as they emerge. Make sure you join our Middle East Voices community on the Web, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter to help us help you – creating news that listens.

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‪Nightline Africa

This news magazine show features correspondent reports, interviews, analysis, music, and cultural segments [60 minutes]

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Press Conference USA

Host Carol Castiel and other panelists interview best-selling authors, analysts, politicians, U.S. government officials, ambassadors and foreign heads of state about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world.

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‪Reporter's Notebook

A review of the week's top news stories with the VOA correspondents who covered them [30 minutes; updated Fridays after 1430 UTC]

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‪Science World

Program that examines global issues in science, technology, health, agriculture, and the environment

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‪Sonny Side of Sports

VOA's Sonny Young brings you world and African sports in a lively and entertaining presentation. Sonny has a 12-minute show Mondays through Fridays, as well as a 30-minute program on Fridays. This podcast is for the 12-minute show.

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‪Straight Talk Africa [simulcast]

Join veteran journalist Shaka Ssali as he and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution. and the Internet at www.VOAafrica.com.

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South Sudan In Focus

A 30-minute weekday program covering rapidly changing developments in the new nation of South Sudan and the region.

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‪Ted Landphair's America

A VOA veteran journalist and travel writer’s wide-ranging, and quite personal, look at American places, culture, history and people.

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‪Up Front

On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts located in the U.S. and in Africa talk to teens and young adults about trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes]

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