VOA Connect - Voice of America

May 10 2024 71 ep. 11 mins 6
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VOA Connect brings together stories of people across the United States and around the world. It's a place to meet street artists and high tech innovators, and everyone in between.

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Water & Ice - May 10, 2024

May 10 2024 28 mins  
VOA Connect Episode 330 - Enhancing water safety and addressing glacier melt’s impact on rising sea levels.

Open Water Swimming - May 10, 2024

May 10 2024 9 mins  
Amy Heape is an open water swim coach. Open water swimming is a swimming discipline which takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as oceans, lakes and rivers. Amy trains individuals first in the pool to enhance their swimming technique so they can then enjoy the freedom and joy of swimming in open waters. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss

Women Scuba Divers - May 10, 2024

May 10 2024 6 mins  
Maira Thomas is a scuba diving instructor. She wanted to involve more women in the sport, so several years ago she started ScubaMAR Maids, an online community of women, who travel and dive together. We'll be joining them on their upcoming trip to Panama. Camera | Producer | Editor: Genia Dulot)

Antarctica’s Thwaites 'Doomsday' Glacier - May 10, 2024

May 10 2024 9 mins  
Thwaites Glacier located in Antarctica, is an unusually broad and vast glacier. Known as The 'Doomsday Glacier', scientist say it is rapidly melting. Sridhar Anandakrishnan is a glaciologist and professor at Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. He explains the danger of global warming's effect on Thwaites Glacier, with the increased melting from the glacier causing sea

Nature | Washington Park Arboretum - May 10, 2024

May 10 2024 2 mins  
Explore the Washington Park Arboretum, an outdoor museum renowned for its focus on trees and woody plants. Situated in the heart of vibrant Seattle, Washington, this 230-acre park is home to over 40,000 plants sourced from various corners of the globe. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss

Melodic Magic - May 03, 2024

May 03 2024 27 mins  
VOA Connect Episode 329 - Unraveling the music within and beyond.

Handbells - May 03, 2024

May 03 2024 8 mins  
Handbells are for everyone, regardless of age; all it requires is patience and determination. Alan Payne, the Executive Director of Music to Free, introduces handbells to seniors as they bond over the joy of music. Reporter: Marsha James, Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou

Fred’s Lounge, The Heart of Cajun Music - May 03, 2024

May 03 2024 11 mins  
Fred’s Lounge, open exclusively on Saturday mornings, has been a vibrant hub for Cajun culture since 1946, hosting lively Cajun bands and preserving this rich heritage. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel

Nature | Plane Watch - May 03, 2024

May 03 2024 2 mins  
Gravelly Point, managed by the National Park Service and nestled along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, offers a haven for bikers, walkers, and picnickers, while also being renowned as one of the prime spots in the nation for airplane-watching. Camera | Editor | Producer: Philip Alexiou

AI as an Art Form - May 03, 2024

May 03 2024 4 mins  
Refik Anadol, an artist at the forefront of data painting and AI-generated art, explores the fusion of technology and creativity. By leveraging machine-learning algorithms, Anadol is known for innovative media works and showcases the creative potential of AI. Camera | Producer | Editor: Genia Dulot