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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.

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.