Now on America Abroad
From NAFTA to Narcotics
The economic ties that bind the US and Mexico are not all above board. The escalating drug violence in Mexican cities is fueled by narcotics, guns and money that crisscross the US-Mexican border.
Afghan Culture and History
Now on AAM Insight
Dr. Thomas Barfield examines the cultural, historical, political, and religious elements of Afghanistan, analyzing the past and informing the present.
In the News
Life in Egypt
America Abroad host Deborah Amos reports on Egypt's social media movement. America Abroad is currently producing a three-part series on the challenges confronting Arab youth. The first program, Young and Restless, focuses on the bleak economic future facing the growing youth population. Listen.
Polio: From discovery to eradication
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The discovery of the vaccine for polio was a medical breakthrough at the time and campaigns began around the world to eliminate the disease. An anomaly against this backdrop happened in Nigeria where locals believed falsely that the vaccine would do more harm than good. Explore.
Religious Freedom in America
New on AAMTV
We explore the historical roots of one of the oldest African American Muslim communities in the United States. We also talk to Arab American communities to discuss the benefits of freedom of worship in the US and the challenges since the attacks of September 11th. Watch.
