Archive for February, 2009
On My Honor
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Scouting has had a long history in Iraq: from the British boy scouts, to Saddam’s cubs. This week on War News Radio, we learn about one American’s idea to bring scouting back to post-Saddam Iraq. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports.
Then, we’ll hear about the long struggle one American veteran faced – after he made it home. Wren Elhai reports.
Finally, we speak with an Iraqi father and daughter about adjusting to life near Philadelphia. Elizabeth Hipple reports.
These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
Center Stage
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This week on War News Radio, we profile an independent theater production that examines the ways the national media shapes conversations between individuals. Dani Noble reports.
Then, we find out more about the deal between the Pakistani government and militants in the Swat Valley, and what it might mean for Afghanistan. Emily Hager reports.
Finally, we hear from an Iraqi refugee who made it to the UK – but now regrets leaving home. Listen now to this report.
These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
Behind the Glass
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This week on War News Radio, we speak with a UN worker in Kabul about her life in the city over the past three years – and how she feels now that she’s leaving it behind. Emily Hager reports.
Then, we look more carefully at the role of the Iraqi Parliament and what they have and haven’t accomplished. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports.
Finally, we learn about a program working to get Arabic storybooks into the hands of Iraqi children. Anna Shechtman reports.
These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
And the Winner Is…
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This week on War News Radio, we take a look at Iraq’s provincial election results in al-Anbar province and what the commotion says about al-Anbar’s messy political past. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports. Read the transcript here.
Then, we learn about an Iranian dissident group that’s found a home in Iraq – but maybe not for much longer. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Kristen Caspar report.
Finally, an Iraqi refugee in Syria tells us about his hopes for political asylum in the US. Elise Garrity reports.
These stories, plus the week’s news this week from War News Radio.
