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War News Radio fills the gaps in the media's coverage of the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond by providing balanced and in-depth reporting, historical perspective, and personal stories.
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Friday Mar 06, 2015
Friday Mar 06, 2015
This week on War News Radio, Iraq launched the largest military operation against ISIS since last June, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech before Congress, Boko Haram released a video earlier this week that claims to show the public execution of two hostages, and more.
Friday Feb 27, 2015
Friday Feb 27, 2015
This week on War News Radio, Nigeria president Goodluck Jonathan announced progress in the campaign against Boko Haram, tribal leaders and human rights activists reported that Islamic State militants have taken over 200 hostages in raids, the president of Yemen fled the capital city of Sanaa, and more.
Friday Feb 20, 2015
Friday Feb 20, 2015
This week on War News Radio, violence continued along the Niger-Nigeria border, United States District Judge Andrew Hanen ruled to temporarily halt President Obama’s plan to offer protection from deportation to undocumented individuals, the number of Afghan civilians killed reached an all-time high in 2014, and more.
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
This week on War News Radio, Obama requested authorization from Congress for a three year period of military action against ISIS, Jordan moved thousands of ground troops to its border with Iraq, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France agreed on a ceasefire, and more.
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
This week on War News Radio, Obama requested authorization from Congress for a three year period of military action against ISIS, Jordan moved thousands of ground troops to its border with Iraq, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France agreed on a ceasefire, and more.
Friday Feb 06, 2015
Friday Feb 06, 2015
You’ve heard about escalating violence by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram based in Nigeria. But few have considered how religious groups can become a part of the solution. War News Radio’s Sabrina Merold talks to a group trying to build interfaith dialogue between Muslims and Christians -- work especially important ahead of elections later this month.
Friday Feb 06, 2015
Friday Feb 06, 2015
This month on War News Radio “Competing Narratives.” First, we present our satirical news segment, “Filibusted.” Next, we hear updates on Boko Haram in Nigeria. Finally, reporter Sara Morell reflects on her three day program in the West Bank. But first, a round-up of this week's news.
Friday Jan 30, 2015
Friday Jan 30, 2015
This week on War News Radio, an African Union joint-military force battles Boko Haram, Albanian nationals protest in Kosovo, Argentina announces a plan to dismantle its espionage programs, and more.
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
Thursday Jan 22, 2015
This week on War News Radio: the Yemeni government resigns, DRC protests against election delays, the Islamic State threatens new hostages and more.
Friday Dec 05, 2014
Friday Dec 05, 2014
This month on War News Radio, “Travelers.” We consider the most recent wave of immigration, one that has attracted so much U.S. media attention. We recognize that it is both common and incredibly unique. It shares elements with previous migrations throughout history - clear reasons to abandon home, arduous journeys to new places, logistical challenges to gain entrance, and a process of adjustment once people arrive. But this situation is also shaped by government policy, and those addressing the problem are not necessarily government actors. They are non-profits, they are concerned activists and members of the community, and they are immigrants themselves. Take a listen.