War News Radio

Learning Experience

This week on War News Radio: Learning Experience. We hear about issues associated with foreign aid administration in Afghanistan. Then, we talk to a U.S. Army Special Forces Major about his book, Lions of Kandahar. But first, a roundup of this week's news.

Disrupting Conventions

This Week on War News Radio: Disrupting Conventions. We hear about this year's protests in Iraq and how they fit into the Arab Spring as a whole. Then, we learn about a British rights group that has filed litigation against the United States for its drone strikes in Pakistan. Finally, we hear about the creation of the Afghan Women's National Soccer team, the challenges they've faced, and the successes they've had. But first, a roundup of this week's news.

The Homefront

This week on War News Radio, “The Homefront”. We first hear about a photography project that memorializes the bedrooms left empty by fallen American soldiers. Then, we learn about the struggles that military spouses face while their loved ones are deployed overseas. Finally, we speak with journalist and author Marvin Kalb, whose book investigates how the shadow of the Vietnam War has affected the current conflicts in the Middle East.

Recovering From War

This week on War News Radio, “Recovering From War.” We first take a look at the looting of the Iraqi Museum of Modern Art during the fall of Baghdad and the efforts it has taken to restore the art. Then, we hear about the efforts of one group to memorialize the historic, book-selling center of Baghdad, Al-Mutannabi Street, which was destroyed after a car bombing in 2007. Finally, we hear survival stories from Iraqi women who were subjected to human trafficking.

Voices of Change

This week on War News Radio, “Voices of Change”, we first hear about the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and other post-revolution developments in Egypt. Then, we look into the unemployment crisis plaguing Iraqi refugees now in America. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Seeking Refuge

This week on War News Radio, Seeking Refuge. We first hear about the complex bureaucratic hurdles faced by Iraqis seeking to resettle in the United States. Then, we hear specifically about Iraqis who worked with the U.S. government, the incredible danger they face, and their difficulty in getting to safety in America. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

The Drone Debate

This week on War News Radio, The Drone Debate. We first hear about controversial CIA drone strikes in Pakistan. Then, we look into the global drone technology industry. Finally, we hear expert opinions about the future of warfare.

Unmanned War

This week on War News Radio, “Unmanned War”, we begin the first installment in a two-week special report on drone attacks. First, we hear about a history of modern warfare leading to the United States’ increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Then, we speak to acclaimed robotics expert Peter W. Singer about the current status of drone use by the United States. Finally, we look into the legal questions raised by these attacks. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

The Cost of Conflict

This week on War News Radio, the Cost of Conflict. First, we hear from experts about the recent attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul - and the possible repercussions it could have for American troops in Afghanistan. Then, in an extended report, we learn about the development of HumanTrafficking in post-war Iraq.

The Art of War

First, we hear about the therapeutic benefits of art for returning veterans. Then, we learn about a new exhibit focusing on soldiers’ orthopedic injuries. Finally, we talk with the founder of the Graffiti of War Project, which collects service members’ art left on the walls and buildings in the battlefields of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.