War News Radio

First, we learn about the impact popular military video games might be having on our perceptions of war. Louis Katz reports. Then, we hear from war journalist Anna Badkhen about her interactions with people in conflict regions. Karim Sariahmed has the story. Finally, we explore the issues women face in Afghan society. Amandine Lee reports. These stories, plus this week’s news.

First, we hear about the difficulties of media reporting on the Iraq War Logs. Anjali Cadambi and Sam Hirshman report. Then, we speak with media critics about Wikileaks, the organization that releases classified military information to the public. Sam Hirshman and Anjali Cadambi have the story. After that, we hear about the obstacles Iraqis face to getting a passport. Jessie Arian brings us the report. Finally, we explore the issues surrounding the Guantanamo Bay Prison Facility. Sam Hirshman Reports. These stories, plus this week’s news.

First, We follow up on the status of the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. Sam Hirshman and Duyen Nguyen report. Then, we speak with an Iraqi refugee adjusting to life in the U.S. Abdulla Mizead has the story. Finally, we hear from a war journalist who has spent time in Afghanistan. Karim Sariahmed reports. These stories, plus this week’s news.

First, we explore the popularity of Bollywood films in Afghanistan. Karim Sariahmed reports. Then, we talk to Afghans about the problems surrounding their country’s largest bank. Sam Hirshman has the story. Next, we cover the state of healthcare in Iraq. Amandine Lee reports. Finally, we talk with Sgt. Dunson about a controversial video he posted on YouTube. Kyle Crawford reports.

First, we hear from opponents of the US military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Sam Hirshman and Minh-Duyen Nguyen contributed reporting to this story. Then, we speak to some Iraqis who fled to Syria after 2003 about their lives in exile. Emily Crawford reports. Finally, we examine peace movements in Afghanistan, including President Karzai’s own peace jirga. Karim Sariahmed has the story. These stories, plus this week’s news.