Judging the Press

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Does the mainstream media get passing grades for its Iraq coverage? This week on War News Radio, we take a step back and assess the reporting of the war.

We’ll hear from a US soldier who is sick of the so-called objectivity of the western media.

And we’ll find out how American newspapers handle images of the war.

Finally, we’ll see how some high school teachers are trying to get their students to cut through the spin and think critically about a war they may soon be fighting.

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

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Iraq on Vacation

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This week on War News Radio, we’ll hear about how some Iraqis find rest and relaxation during wartime.

And we will also revisit the question: does terrorism work?

Finally, from our Iraq 101 archives, we’ll learn about the origins of the sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.

These stories, plus an Iraqi Parliament member’s take on recent political developments in Iraq, from War News Radio.

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