War News Radio

Miscommunications

This week on War News Radio, we investigate media coverage of the protests in Afghanistan, Next, we learn about communications in the Libyan conflict. Finally, we hear from a journalist who was kidnapped in Afghanistan. All this, and the week's news.

Big Decisions

First, 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.

Foreign Affairs

This week on War News Radio, Foreign Affairs, we learn about the role of Chinese investment in Afghanistan. Then, we hear from a freelance journalist about his time in the Middle East. Finally, we look at the changing status of foreign correspondants.  Our program begins with a round up of this week's news.

Phoning Home

This week on War News Radio, "Phoning Home." In an exclusive two-part interview, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter David Rohde and his wife Kristin Mulvihill came to War News Radio to tell the story of his 2008 kidnapping at the hands of the Taliban, and to talk about the new book they wrote together: "A Rope and a Prayer: A Kidnapping from Two Sides." WNR's Elliana Bisgarrd-Church reports. Our program begins with this week's headline.

Documenting War

This week on War News Radio, we hear about a new documentary, "Shepards of Helmand." Then, we talk to veterans coping with traumatic brain injury. This, and the week's news

Best of Spring 2011

This week on War News Radio: Best of Spring 2011. We will hear about the Basetrack program and the controversy surrounding its sudden closure. Then, we will learn about training the Afghan National Army. Finally, we talk to a Swarthmore alumnus who returned home to Afghanistan following graduation.

Under Pressure

This week on War News Radio, "Under Pressure." We speak with a blogger and a filmmaker about recent protests in the Iraqi province of Sulaimaniyah. Then, we hear about the February 25th "Day of Rage" in Iraq. Finally, we explore media coverage of the controversy surrounding the arrest of a CIA contractor in Pakistan. But first, a round up of this week's news.

Cash In Hand

This week on War News Radio, we hear from an Australian who worked as a regional manager for an Afghan development agency, then we look at the implications of Muqtada Al Sadr’s return to Iraq and finally, we talk with Sgt. Leo Dunson about a Youtube video he posted that has caused some controversy. Plus, a roundup of this week's news.

Stateside

This week on War News Radio, we hear about the Boeing company and its defense contracts. Then, we look at coverage of the recent Veterans rape scandal. Finally, we talk with author and professor Richard Sobel about changing public opinion regarding the U.S.’ involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. But first, a round up of this week's news.

Embedded

This week on War News Radio, "Embedded," we learn about a new media program following Marines in Afghanistan, then we hear about the Australian military's involvement in Afghanistan.  This, and the week's news.