Good Neighbours
The Flint water crisis leaves unauthorised immigrants in the dark in Michigan.
We travel to the Michigan city of Flint and learn why unauthorised immigrants are so imperilled by the city’s lead-contaminated water system. We consider whether a Scandinavian-style welfare state could ever work in America. And, why Canadians want to turn away from the US elections, but just can't help themselves.
Plus, the secret plot to destroy Syria’s weapons of mass destruction. How Russians and Americans have teamed up to rescue Sochi’s stray dogs. And, the soulful songs of a Mexican singer, who muses about the American dream.
(Photo: The City of Flint Water Plant is illuminated by moonlight on January 23, 2016 in Flint, Michigan. Credit: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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Teaming up to rescue Sochi’s stray dogs
Duration: 03:14
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Would a Scandinavian-style economy work in the US?
Duration: 04:59
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Canadians can’t turn away from the US elections
Duration: 03:18
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Feb 201605:32GMTBBC World Service except News Internet
- Sat 27 Feb 201619:32GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
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How the world looks through American eyes, and the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States.
