Out With the Old

Men dance during the celebration of the Nowruz holiday in Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we learn about the Persian New Year, a holiday that has been celebrated for over 3000 years. Jared Nolan and Gabriel Ramirez report.
Next, we hear about attempts to restore Iraq’s national museum, which was looted during [...]

Guarding Heritage

An Iraqi official displays a recovered stolen artifact. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear about a groundbreaking partnership that seeks to protect antiquities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Aaron Moser report.
Next, we explore the world of Arabic literature. Anna Shechtman has the story.
Finally, we hear about Iraq’s struggle with drugs. [...]

Self Help

An Afghan girl carries water to her Kabul home. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we learn about an aid program that seeks to have a more direct impact on the lives of Afghans. Rosanna Kim reports.
Then, we speak with two members of the newest generation of US soldiers. Gabriel Ramirez has the [...]

War Stories

From left to right, US screeenwriter Mark Boal, US director Kathryn Bigelow, producer Greg Shapiro and French Nicolas Chartier, pose for the photographers with their awards for Best Film for ‘ The Hurt Locker’, in the media room at the British Academy Film Awards. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we talk to veterans about [...]