From a historic moment at the Rio Olympics, to Pokémania, to a rare shooting in the Việt Nam, we spent the month sifting through stories so you didn’t have to. Here are our top five Things to Know for this the month of August.
Episode 55 - Joshua Wong
On this week's "On the Record," we’re bringing you a special voice all the way from Hong Kong -- 19-year-old activist Joshua Wong, one of the leaders of the Umbrella Movement.
Episode 54 - Fortune Telling; Tale of Kiều
Superstition is a huge part of Vietnamese culture. But could it help you better live your life? And: love, prison, filial piety, and a suicide attempt. All the makings of a great story -- that is, Việt Nam’s epic Tale of Kiều.
MUSIC CREDITS
Opening Music: Jon Luc Hefferman - A Storm At Eilean Mor
A Look Inside Closing Music: Kai Angel - Summer Days
Closing Music: Jon Luc Hefferman - Epoch