War News Radio

Unlikely Connections

This week on War News Radio: Unlikely Connections. First, we hear from a physics professor about his formula for predicting insurgent attacks. Then, we hear about a lifelong anti-war protester finding new inspiration in the Occupy Together movement. Finally, we investigate the use rape as a weapon of war in Libya. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Precious Metals

This week on War News Radio: Precious Metals, we learn about the economic potential of Afghanistan’s vast mineral deposits. Then we hear about the music of an Iraqi war veteran. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Under Cover

This week on War News Radio, we return to our investigation of Afghanistan’s illicit opium economy, in the second half of our two-week report. Then, we learn about a new video game designed to portray the choices of combat journalists. Finally, we talk to the two reporters responsible for the series on the Afghan Economy about the end of their project. All this, and the week's news.

Supply and Demand

This week on War News Radio, “Supply and Demand,” we look at  what drives Afghanistan’s illicit opium economy. Then, we hear from advocates for Bradley Manning, the military intelligence analyst jailed for allgedly leaking hundreds of thousands of documents to Wikileaks. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Unintended Consequences

This week on War News Radio: Unintended Consequences. First, we learn about Afghanistan’s National Solidarity Program. Then, we hear about the effects of the revolution in Egypt on its relationship with Israel. But first, a round up of this week's news.

Remembering 9/11

This week on War News Radio, "Remebering 9/11." We first hear from young adults about their recollections of September 11th. Then, we discuss the emerging 9/11 generation.

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.