War News Radio

This week on War News Radio, we speak to two Afghan students now studying in the U.S. They relate their experiences under the Taliban, their memories of September 11th, and a bit about college life. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

Who is really bearing the burden of the war? We hear from one American man whose answer to this question led him to enlist. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

And finally, we learn about a troupe of American actors who are bringing a unique perspective on the war to the stage. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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With November midterm elections only weeks away, polls show the American public deeply divided over the war in Iraq. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how the war is shaping election campaigns across the U.S. Listen now to this report.

And, while American political candidates are busy defining their positions on Iraq, we talk to four Iraqis who tell us how the policies decided on Capitol Hill play out in their neighborhoods. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Then, we hear about Democrats and Republicans who are working together to offer the White House what might be a way out of Iraq. Listen now to James Robinson’s report.

Finally, we speak to a New York Times correspondent embedded with NATO forces in Afghanistan about recent developments there. Listen now to Anne Kolker’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we examine diplomacy in a time of war. We hear from a former U.S. State Department official who explains how the war in Iraq made diplomacy a challenge when it was most needed. Listen now to this report from Elizabeth Threlkeld and Hansi Lo Wang.

Also, on the week of the September 11th anniversary, our Cairo correspondent reports on how the Arab media have been linking the attacks and the war in Iraq. Listen now to Reuben Heyman-Kantor’s report.

Finally, we revisit Iraq’s underground prescription drug market. Listen now to Tevye Kelman’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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Five years ago, the September 11th terrorist attacks were a call to service for many. This week on War News Radio, we speak to a trio of soldiers who experienced the attacks firsthand. These three now find themselves deployed in Iraq. Listen now to this report from Haley Loram, Aaron Schwartz & Michael Drezner.

And, we take a look at the numbers game in Iraq. In war, sometimes things don’t add up. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s commentary.

Finally, we broaden our sights, exploring another conflict in the Middle East. A new college student tells us about his life back home, in Afghanistan, and about the danger that brought him halfway around the world. Listen now to Eva Barboni’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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For some Iraqis, the Internet is more than just a virtual world of message boards and chat rooms. It’s a lifeline. This week on War News Radio, hear about an Internet café that serves Baghdad’s booming population of web users. Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz & Duncan Gromko.

And, learn about some of the blogs U.S. soldiers in Iraq use to communicate with family and friends back home. Listen now to Reuben Heyman-Kantor’s report.

Finally, meet an Iraqi couple who communicate virtually when it’s too dangerous to meet in person. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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