War News Radio

This week War News Radio proudly presents our favorite pieces from this summer.

First, we hear about the survival tactics of interpreters in Iraq, and how they escape from the war zone. Listen now to Eric Chiang’s report.

We also hear about the challenges facing Iraqi journalists who choose to stay. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.

Then, we find out how a surge in Shi’a apocalyptic belief is changing the politics of mosque bombings in Iraq. Listen now to this report from Sonny Sidhu and Will Godwin.

Finally, we look back at the troubled history of Iraqi sports. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio’s Summer ’07 crew.

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This week on War News Radio, we go into the kitchen to hear about the foods Iraqis like to cook. Listen now to Elena Smith’s report.

And we find out about the dismal state of Iraqis’ access to clean drinking water and what’s being done about it. Listen now to Armando Leon’s report

Also we hear the story of one man who left Iraq to bring Iraqi food to New York City. Listen now to Emily Mcdonald’s report.

Finally we take a look at a recent report about the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.

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This week on War News Radio, Arabic speakers are desperately needed by the U.S. military. We find out how the army is trying to lure them to Iraq. Listen now to Eric Chiang’s report.

Also, we hear about the current state of recruitment for the U.S. military. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.

And we hear about what convinces non-citizen soldiers to enlist and serve. Listen now to this report from Hansi Lo Wang and Aaron Schwartz.

Finally, we look at the photographs that make it into American papers from the front line. Listen now to John Williams’s report.

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This week on War News Radio, we hear about Afghanistan’s bumper poppy crop and the people who are trying to make sure it doesn’t end up on the streets. Listen now to Meghna Sachdev’s report.

We also hear about refugees from the war in Afghanistan who are suddenly finding more doors closed than open. Listen now to Lisa Cabral’s report.

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

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The Iraqi national soccer team scored an impressive victory at the Asian Cup finals. This week on War News Radio, we learn about their struggle to get there. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.

But on the political front, Iraqis fail to score. We hear how the new oil law misses the mark. Listen now to Rafael Rivero’s report.

And, three years after Abu Ghraib, U.S. troops are accused of abusing and even murdering Iraqi civilians. Who’s to blame? Listen now to Alex Imas’s report.

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

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