War News Radio

Up In Smoke

warnewsradio@gmail.com (Swarthmore College) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:11:08 +0000

Tony Blair defends his decision to invade Iraq in front of a public hearing. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, We investigate the US military’s use of burn pits to dispose of trash at military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how some veterans believe the pits have created serious health problems. Louis Katz reports.

Next, we hear from photojournalist about her experiences in Iraq at the beginning of the war. Sammia Abbas has the story.

Finally, we take a look at the building boom that is changing the face of cities in Iraqi Kurdistan. Kyle Goekner-Wald brings us more.

These stories this week, plus the week’s news.

Stepping In

warnewsradio@gmail.com (Swarthmore College) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:32:42 +0000

A Marine recruit does pull-ups during training. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear the stories of two young soldiers and their thoughts on the wars. Gabriel Ramirez reports.

Next, we learn about Iraq’s efforts to recover its antiquities after the war. Sam Hirshman and Clare Kobasa have the story.

Finally, we hear about military families against the war. Sammia Abbas brings us more.

These stories this week, plus the week’s news.

New Fronts

warnewsradio@gmail.com (Swarthmore College) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:41:10 +0000

Secretary Clinton at a press conference with a Yemeni official. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we learn more about Yemen, the country where the attempted Christmas Day attack originated. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Omar Chowdhury report.

Next, we hear about Afghanistan’s suffering schools. Sarah Dwider has the story.

Finally, we hear about the troubles of Palestinian-Iraqi refugees. Sammia Abbas brings us more

These stories this week, plus the week’s news.

Silenced

warnewsradio@gmail.com (Swarthmore College) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00:42 +0000

An Iraqi man reads a newspaper in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we learn about the threats facing Iraqi journalists. Abdulla Mizead reports.

Also, we hear about the controversial Iraqi census. Gabriel Ramirez has the story.

Then, we listen to a profile of Baghdad’s famous Al-Rashid Street. Madeleine Abromowitz tells us more.

Finally, we hear about the difficulties Iraqi refugees face once they arrive in America. Anjali Cadambi and Madeleine Abromowitz fill us in.

Desperate Times

warnewsradio@gmail.com (Swarthmore College) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:21 +0000

Snowfall in Herat, western Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear from military experts about US strategy in Afghanistan. Jared Nolan and Louis Katz report.

Then, we learn what some Afghans feel about President Obama’s new plan for their country. Sam Hirshman tells us more.

Next, we hear from an American who deployed to Afghanistan in 2008 - and didn’t find what he expected. Alexander Blocker and Rosanna Kim report.

Finally, we look into the issues facing Afghanistan’s parliament today. So far, it hasn’t lived up to the high expectations of 2005. Emily Hager and Emily Dolson have the story.