War News Radio

The Longest War

We investigate President Obama’s announcement for his Afghanistan withdrawal plan. We first look into a brief history of the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan. Then we speak to experts and politicians -- including Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Afghanistan’s Former Interior Minister, and policy analysts from Washington D.C. and Kabul -- about the implications for the President’s decision. Finally, we analyze the media’s varying responses to the president’s decision. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Determined Voices

First, we hear about a crackdown on the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, during a recent demonstration in Baghdad. Then we speak to acclaimed photojournalist John Moore about the recent death of his colleague Chris Hondros in Libya, a death that rocked the journalism community. Finally, we hear from the journalists of Basetrack about the controversial cancellation of their embedment, and a curious military response to the group’s Facebook community.  But first, a roundup of this week's news.

Civilian Perspectives

First, we talk to an author about his new book concerning Muslim public opinion toward the United States. Then, we hear about Afghan tourism and its potential for bridge-building, literally and figuratively. Finally, we discuss the dangers of conflict reporting, and how journalists prepare for the battlefield. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Philadelphia Speaks

Five War News Radio reporters take to the City of Brotherly Love to conduct a public opinion and awareness survey concerning American conflicts abroad. We hear the results, voices from the Streets of Philadelphia and the analysis from the experts, in a special two-part narrative. But first, a roundup of this week's news.

This Week on War News Radio: New Voices

This week on War News Radio - New Voices: Stories by reporters who joined our staff during the past year. First, we learn about the Chinese investment in Afghanistan. Then, we speak with an Afghan journalist who studied at Swarthmore College. Finally, we learn about the Raymond Davis case and the implications of Islamic and secular law.

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.

The Costs of Combat

This week on War News Radio: The Costs of Combat We hear about the stigma associated with PTSD. Then, we investigate the U.S. government's billion dollar contracts with the Boeing company. And finally, we discuss the pervasive human rights violations against women in Afghanistan. But first, a round up of this week's news.

Made in Afghanistan

This week on War News Radio, " Made in Afghanistan,” we hear the final part of a two part report on the Afghan rug trade. Then, we examine American attitudes towards Osama bin Laden’s death. Finally, we learn about China’s investment role in Afghanistan. But first, a round up of this week's news.

Guantanamo Shepard

This week on War News Radio, we explore the story of a shepherd held in guantanamo bay through a leaked classified document. Then, we learn about the history of oriental rugs in Afghanistan. Finally, we hear about the Obama administration trying Guantanamo detainees in military commissions. All this, and the week's news.

Systems of Law

First, we learn about the Raymond Davis case and the implications of Islamic and secular law. Then, we hear about Shepherds of Helmand, a recently released documentary about the war in Afghanistan. These stories, plus this week's news.