War News Radio

Despite mounting pressure to start withdrawing U.S. forces, President Bush announced this week his decision to send more than 20,000 additional troops to Iraq.

This week on War News Radio, we examine the president’s latest war plan for Iraq. Is it a change in policy, or just more of the same? Listen now to this report.

We also explore the illegal market for Iraqi antiquities. Trading priceless relics is not just a risky business; for some it can mean life or death. Listen now to Part 1 and Part 2 of this report from Hansi Lo Wang and Shelley Salant.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we hear the voices of U.S. forces and the individual stories of those serving in Iraq.

First, is it the fast road to citizenship that inspires non-citizens to enlist in the U.S. army, or is it patriotism? Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz & Hansi Lo Wang.

And, we hear from students at the U.S. service academies, where a diploma can be a ticket to Iraq. Listen now to Sarah Manion’s report.

Then, thousands of private military contractors are performing jobs once reserved for enlisted forces. But, are they doing a good job? Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

Finally, one Marine began his life-changing journey while the world around him was changing too. Listen now to Duncan Gromko’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we hear about how the dangers of war can strain family ties.

First, two brothers must decide whether to escape the dangers of a warzone or stay in Baghdad with their family. Listen now to Amelia Templeton’s report.

Then, hear about two girls who underwent plastic surgery in Iraq for very different reasons. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

We also take a look into the U.S. military’s counterinsurgency strategy in Iraq. Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

Finally, hear the tale of an American couple’s 1956 trip to an Iraqi town. Listen now to this report from Aaron Schwartz and Hansi Lo Wang.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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