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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Evita Sings for the People in London; Gangs in Peru Target Schools
Description: As part of a broader crime wave in Peru that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, gangs have begun targeting private schools in poorer neighborhoods for extortion. We hear how administrators and parents are dealing with the threats. And in London's West End, you don't need a ticket to witness the soaring signature song for the musical Evita. It is performed nightly in the street. We attend a recent performance.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy