The Stream: Spring/Summer 2026 – Bestselling Books
BESTSELLING BOOKS Lifeboat at the End of the World: A Volunteer’s Story by Dominic Gregory Dominic Gregory writes about life on a volunteer lifeboat crew, from training routines to high-stakes rescues. When migrant boats begin arriving along the English coast, the work takes on new urgency. The book focuses on the people behind the response, capturing moments when decisions must be made quickly, and where the line between duty and humanity can blur. The Four Heavens: A New History of the Ancient Maya by David Stuart Drawing on recent discoveries and decades of research, David Stuart presents a...
The Stream: Spring/Summer 2026 – Podcasts
PODCASTS Fela Kuti: Fear No Man Higher Ground Jad Abumrad traces the transformation of Fela Kuti from Western-trained musician to revolutionary artist. What begins as a search for identity becomes a confrontation with power, as Fela turns music into a vehicle for political resistance and creates Afrobeat along the way. Missing in the Amazon The Guardian A gripping investigative series into the disappearance of journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in Brazil’s Javari Valley. Reporter Tom Phillips follows the trail through a remote region of the Amazon, where environmental, political, and Indigenous rights collide Soft Power/FulStories Christopher Wurst...
The Stream: Spring/Summer 2026 – Streaming Video
STREAMING VIDEO Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare HBO This documentary revisits the 2011 Fukushima disaster and its lasting impact on communities, environment, and policy. Moving beyond the initial crisis, it looks at what recovery means years later through the lives of those living with its consequences. My Father and Qaddafi PBS / POV This film traces one family's connection to Libya through the legacy of Muammar Qaddafi. What begins as a personal search becomes a broader look at power, memory, and the long shadow of political rule. Everybody to Kenmure Street BBC This film captures a moment when residents in Glasgow...
Signal Boost
The digital world is awash in voices seeking monetary reward or improved social status, as the online acronym goes, IRL (in real life). There are, however, some that have dedicated their time, effort, and social media platforms to those who are in most need of the spotlight. Not surprisingly, these voices include several Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. In many ways, social media has transformed how the Peace Corps’ third goal—to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans—is achieved. Storytelling by Volunteers is at the heart of this goal; now, that storytelling is done with...
Peace Corps Off-Broadway
On the eve of the new millennium, a young American Volunteer stationed in Dakar finds himself pulled into an unexpected web of intrigue. A car crash, a cryptic State Department operative, and a rapidly shifting world order set the stage for Dakar 2000, the latest play from Rajiv Joseph. But this is more than just a thriller: it’s a work shaped by lived experience. Joseph, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Senegal from 1996 to 1998, has long credited his time abroad as a defining force in his writing. “Being in Senegal, more than anything else in my...
Hey, There’s A Peace Corps!
In September 22, 2019, A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Directed by filmmaker Alana DeJoseph (Mali 1992–94) the documentary focuses on Peace Corps history along with its past and current struggles. Nearly four years after the film’s premiere, NPCA communications intern Megan Dial interviewed DeJoseph just before the documentary aired nationwide on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in September. Megan Dial: This edition of WorldView magazine focuses on the meaning of service. In a previous article (Summer 2015), you said Peace Corps acts as a prism for some of the nation’s hardest questions, such as the notion of service. What does service mean to...
Reel vs. Real: Peace Corps, Pop Culture, and Public Perception
In the ever-evolving landscape of pop culture, the Peace Corps has not only made its mark as an international force for world peace but has also found its way into the hearts and minds of creative storytellers across the decades. From the early sixties to the digital age of today, Peace Corps has left an indelible imprint on the silver and small screens, offering the community a unique thrill — spotting those unmistakable Peace Corps references that hit close to home. The experience of volunteering abroad is a tapestry of triumphs, trials, and transformation. Peace Corps’ complex tapestry has been...
Former Country Director, Gilbert Collins, Jeopardy Champion!
The Gilbert Collins story, continues today as he participates in a 6th quiz session on Jeopardy. Jeopardy, “America’s Favorite Quiz Show,” draws on contestant’s comprehensive knowledge in all fields. The show has been the appropriate venue for Gilbert Collins, Princeton University’s Director of Global Health Programs, to apply his academic skills and experience. Employing his considerable experience in international service – including eight years as the Peace Corps Namibia Country Director and Associate Director in Botswana – he has become Jeopardy’s first “streaker” of 2018. Gilbert is also the first 5-time “streaker” to be placed on the list. Gilbert Collins previously served as Princeton’s Director of...