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- Item10 Years Since Iraq(Swarthmore College, 2013-03-08) Hageboutros, Joelle; Welsh, TylerIn this week’s show, we commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the war in Iraq through a look at the country’s past, present and future and the impact the U.S. invasion has had throughout. First, we reconnect with a member of War News Radio’s founding staff to re-examine a piece she produced in 2006. Next, we talk to four Iraqis living in Baghdad about their thoughts on the war and why it continues to linger. Then, we hear about a group stationed in Iraq to promote peace and human rights. Finally, we find out why the question of when the war began is almost as hard to answer as when it will end.
- ItemAfghanistan 2011(Swarthmore College, 2011-05-20) Nolan, Jared; Hirshman, SamThis week on War News Radio: Afghanistan 2011 First we hear about war rugs in Afghanistan. Then, we hear about the Basetrack, an experimental media project in southern Afghanistan. Finally, we explore the story of an Afghan shepherd held at Guantanamo Bay.
- ItemAnd The Winner Is...(Swarthmore College, 2009-02-06) Threlkeld, Elizabeth; Goeckner-Wald, KyleThis 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.
- ItemAnother Man's Paradise(Swarthmore College, 2009-04-24) Hager, Emily; Lo Wang, HansiThis week on War News Radio, we speak with two Iraqi refugees – one who’s been waiting for two years to make it to the US, and another whose life here has been such a struggle that he bought tickets home. Hansi Lo Wang, Abdulla Mizead and Emily Hager report. Then, we hear from one of the architects of the surge in Iraq about the reasoning behind the troop build up in 2007, and what will happen when US forces withdraw. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Finally, 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. These stories, plus the week’s news from War News Radio.
- ItemAnother Year(Swarthmore College, 2009-10-09) Hager, Emily; Dolson, EmilyThis week marks the eighth anniversary of the American invasion of Afghanistan. This week on War News Radio, we present a theme show reflecting on the last eight years, and looking ahead to where the war may be headed in the future. First, 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 report. Then, we hear from an American who deployed to Afghanistan in 2008 – and didn’t find what he expected. Alexander Blocker and Rosanna Kim report. And, we speak with Senator Carl Levin about his ideas on US strategy in Afghanistan. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports. Finally, we listen to reflections from four Afghans about the beginning of the war. Anjali Cadambi, Sachie Hayakawa, and Madeleine Abromowitz report.
- ItemAsking and Telling(Swarthmore College, 2010-10-08) Crawford, Emily; Hirshman, SamFirst, we hear from opponents of the US military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Sam Hirshman and Minh-Duyen Nguyen contributed reporting to this story. Then, we speak to some Iraqis who fled to Syria after 2003 about their lives in exile. Emily Crawford reports. Finally, we examine peace movements in Afghanistan, including President Karzai’s own peace jirga. Karim Sariahmed has the story. These stories, plus this week’s news.
- ItemBack to School(Swarthmore College, 2010-05-07) Lee, Amandine; Kim, RosannaThis week on War News Radio, we’ll hear about a project helping young Iraqis to pursue higher education in the States. Amandine Lee, Rosanna Kim, Sachie Hayakawa, and Gabriel Ramirez prepared this report. Then, we hear from an Afghan-American who left Kabul on foot at age 14, and made his way in the US. Nick Felt reports. Finally, how new soldiers are feeling as they head overseas. Gabriel Ramirez has the story. These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
- ItemBailed Out(Swarthmore College, 2010-10-01) Hagar, Emily; Hirshman, SamFirst, we look at problems at Afghanistan’s central bank. Sam Hirshman has the story. Then, we explore traumatic brain injury in soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Emily Hager reports. Finally, we hear about the surprising cause of communication barriers in Iraq. Gabriel Ramirez and Alan Zhao have the story. These stories, plus this week’s news.
- ItemBalancing Act(Swarthmore College, 2009-09-18) Goeckner-Wald, Kyle; Abbass, SamiaThis 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.
- ItemBallot Battles(Swarthmore College, 2010-02-12) Mizead, Abdulla; Katz, LouisThis week on War News Radio, we investigate how the Baathist issue has disrupted the upcoming parliamentary elections. Abdulla Mizead reports. Next, we take a look at the hardships of homeless American veterans. Caitlin Jennings has the story. Finally, we speak to Iraqi interpreters about their work translating for the US military. Louis Katz brings us more. These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
- ItemBehind the Glass(Swarthmore College, 2009-02-13) Hager, Emily; Threlkeld, ElizabethThis week on War News Radio, we speak with a UN worker in Kabul about her life in the city over the past three years – and how she feels now that she’s leaving it behind. Emily Hager reports. Then, we look more carefully at the role of the Iraqi Parliament and what they have and haven’t accomplished. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Finally, we learn about a program working to get Arabic storybooks into the hands of Iraqi children. Anna Shechtman reports. These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
- ItemBehind the Scenes(Swarthmore College, 2010-04-02) Hager, Emily; Abromowitz, MadeleineThis week on War News Radio, we hear about the negotiations necessary to form a majority coalition in the Iraqi government. Madeleine Abromowitz and Emily Hager report. Next, we learn about attempts to revive the conversation about the wars on college campuses. Anjali Cadambi and Sam Hirshman have the story. Finally, we hear from military families who oppose the wars. Samia Abbass has more. These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
- ItemBehind the Screens(Swarthmore College, 2010-11-05) Lee, Amandine; Katz, Louis; Sariahmed, KarimLouis Katz reports on the impact popular military video games might be having on our perceptions of war. Karim Sariahmed interviews war journalist Anna Badkhen about her interactions with people in conflict regions. Amandine Lee explores some of the issues women face in Afghan society. Plus this week’s news.
- ItemBig Decisions(Swarthmore College, 2011-04-08) Bisgaard-Church, EllianaFirst, we hear about the Obama administration trying Guantanamo detainees in military commissions. Then we analyze media coverage of NATO attacks in Libya. Finally, we hear about the controversies surrounding Basetrack, an experimental media project in southern Afghanistan. These stories, plus this week’s news.
- ItemBollywood Across Borders(Swarthmore College, 2010-09-10) Sariahmed, Karim; Crawford, EmilyThis week on War News Radio, we hear about Afghans’ love for Bollywood cinema. Karim Sariahmed reports. Then, we speak to medical students who are part of the Army’s Health Professions Scholarship Program. Kyle Crawford and Emily Crawford have the story. Finally, we talk to Iraqis about the difficulty of obtaining a passport. Jessie Arian reports. These stories, plus this week’s news.
- ItemBorder Hysteria(Swarthmore College, 2015-10-29) Yang, Rachel; Choi, Eojin; Hrabar, AllisonThis week on War News Radio, "Border Hysteria". We explore how the issue of immigration is debated and distorted during US presidential elections.
- ItemBullets to Ballots?(Swarthmore College, 2009-01-30) Abromowitz, Madeleine; Ramirez, GabrielThis week on War News Radio, we take a look at the campaign tactics surrounding Iraq’s Jan 31st provincial elections. Candidates seeking votes in Baghdad are tearing pages from the Tammany Hall playbook — and then some. Madeleine Abromowitz and Gabriel Ramirez report. Then, we find out about the challenges facing Iraq's internally displaced people as they think about where – and whether – to vote in the provincial elections. Jess Engebretson reports. Next, a look at how growing up in a war zone is impacting children’s games in Iraq. Anna Shechtman reports. Finally, we hear how the fall of the Taliban opened up new opportunities for women in Afghanistan. Anna Grant reports. These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
- ItemBy Force(Swarthmore College, 2015-10-02) Yang, Rachel; Frankel, LilianaThis week on War News Radio, “By Force.” Reporter Liliana Frankel spent summer 2015 living and working at a migrant shelter in Oaxaca, Mexico. While she was there, she collected interviews with people passing through. This week, we hear the story of Lisandro Lopez, a Honduran veteran of the Iraq War. Lisandro’s is the first in a series of stories we’re producing from Liliana’s interviews. Take a listen.
- ItemCampaigning(Swarthmore College, 2010-02-19) Mizead, Abdulla; Hagar, EmilyThis week on War News Radio, The question of debaathification has dominated most of Iraq’s parliamentary campaign. But for many, that’s not the top issue. We speak with a candidate who hopes to use his seat to battle corruption. Abdulla Mizead reports. Then, we’ll hear from a candidate for the United States Congress who says his service in Iraq will inform his work on Capitol Hill. Kyle Goeckner-Wald has the story. Finally, traumatic brain injury affects more than one in five veterans coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. We hear about researchers who are trying to understand it better. Emily Hager brings us more. These stories this week, plus the week’s news.
- ItemCash in Hand(Swarthmore College, 2011-02-25) Zhao, AlanFirst, we hear from an Australian manager for an Afghan development agency. Then, we look at the implications of Muqtada Al Sadr’s return to Iraq. Finally, we talk with a US Army sergeant about a Youtube video that he posted – and which has caused some controversy. Plus, a roundup of this week’s news.