Broadcast Schedule
Press Conference USA
Join host Carol Castiel for this 30-minute weekly newsmaker program that provides listeners around the globe with information and insights on a wide range of topics spanning U.S. politics, foreign policy, global health, science and culture. Carol and other panelists interview bestselling authors, analysts, U.S. government officials, ambassadors and foreign heads of state about critical issues.
Health Chat
Health Chat is a live call-in program that addresses health issues of interest to Africa. The show puts listeners directly in touch with guest medical professionals. It includes a weekly feature spot, health news and comments from listeners on health issues. The program is hosted by veteran health reporter Linord Moudou.
Mr. Jukeboxx - Music Time in Africa
Today’s playlist includes classic mornas from Cape Verde, live Makeba from South Africa, balafon ballads from Mali and more. Mr Jukeboxx earned our Song of the Week Spot that comes at about :50 minutes past the hour. Heather's special guest is Marie Daulne aka Zap Mama. Heather sits down with Marie in her home in Brussels after the singer/songwriter's seven year hiatus. Zap shares deep knowledge and insight into the power of music and the voice.
Music Time in Africa
Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music -- including rare recordings from the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.
Press Conference USA
Join host Carol Castiel for this 30-minute weekly newsmaker program that provides listeners around the globe with information and insights on a wide range of topics spanning U.S. politics, foreign policy, global health, science and culture. Carol and other panelists interview bestselling authors, analysts, U.S. government officials, ambassadors and foreign heads of state about critical issues.
Music Time in Africa
Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music with exclusive interviews, cultural information, and of course, great music -- including rare recordings from the Leo Sarkisian Library of African Music.
Best of Encounter 2017
On this special year-end edition of Encounter, host Carol Castiel presents excerpts from our most memorable programs of the year such as the investigation of President Donald Trump’s election campaign and possible connections with the Russian Government, U.S. standoff with North Korea, the decertification of the Iran Nuclear Deal and President Trump’s 12-day trip to Asia. That’s the Best of Encounter in 2017.
