Browsing by Author "Goeckner-Wald, Kyle"

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    And The Winner Is...
    (Swarthmore College, 2009-02-06) Threlkeld, Elizabeth; Goeckner-Wald, Kyle
    This week on War News Radio, we take a look at Iraq’s provincial election results in al-Anbar province and what the commotion says about al-Anbar’s messy political past. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Read the transcript here. Then, we learn about an Iranian dissident group that’s found a home in Iraq – but maybe not for much longer. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Kristen Caspar report. Finally, an Iraqi refugee in Syria tells us about his hopes for political asylum in the US. Elise Garrity reports. These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
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    Balancing Act
    (Swarthmore College, 2009-09-18) Goeckner-Wald, Kyle; Abbass, Samia
    This week on War News Radio, we hear about the role of warlords in Afghanistan’s recent history, and in the country’s current politics. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports. Then, we find out more about the intertwined problems of child labor and education in Afghanistan. Samia Abbass reports. Finally, we hear about one of Afghanistan’s insurgent groups – the Haqqani Network. Emily Hager reports. These stories this week from War News Radio, plus the week’s news.
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    New Fronts
    (Swarthmore College, 2010-01-22) Chowdhury, Omar; Goeckner-Wald, Kyle
    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.
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    New Ground
    (Swarthmore College, 2009-08-21) Abbass, Samia; Goeckner-Wald, Kyle
    This week on War News Radio, we hear about Palestinian-Iraqi refugees and the attempts to resettle them in the United States. Samia Abbass reports. And, we learn about the Peshmerga- the Kurdish armed forces- from an expert on Kurdistan . Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports. We find out how an influx of Iraqi refugees has shaped one neighborhood of Damascus, and the lives of those who call it home. Gabriel Ramirez reports. Finally, we hear about the Haqqani network, a group of insurgents staging attacks in Afghanistan. Emily Hager reports.
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    Out of Step
    (Swarthmore College, 2009-12-04) Katz, Louis; Goeckner-Wald, Kyle
    This week on War News Radio, we hear about Afghanistan’s dancing boys, children who are exploited to entertain wealthy adults. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports. We also find out about the toll that a severe water shortage has been taking place in Iraq. Louis Katz tells us more. Finally, we learn about how Afghanistan’s schools are suffering from limited resources. Samia Abass has the story.
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    Rank and File
    (Swarthmore College, 2009-12-18) Zhao, Alan; Goeckner-Wald, Kyle
    This week on War News Radio, we hear concerns that gang members are joining the military. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Alan Zhao report. And, we learn about a controversial method of trash removal on American bases. Louis Katz fills us in. Next, we take a look at the hardships of homeless American veterans. Caitlin Jennings has the story. Finally, we hear from the families of service members who oppose the wars. Samia Abbas reports.