Baghdad traffic. Photo courtesy of AFP.

This week on War News Radio, we talk to Iraqis commuting in Baghdad and look at how the conflict has turned the city’s streets into a transportation nightmare. Bennet Goeckner reports.

Then, we speak to Iraqis who have fled to Syria about their lives in exile. Emily Crawford brings the story.

Finally, we talk to a marine sniper who served in Iraq about his experiences. Kyle Crawford reports.

These stories, plus this week’s news.

A member of the Human Terrain team. Photo courtesy of the Department of Defense.

This week on War News Radio, we look at a program that embeds social scientists with the military. Kyle Crawford reports. Read the transcript here.

Then, we consider the problems associated with Afghanistan’s opium-based economy, and how to solve them. Listen now the report by Amandine Lee, Alan Zhao, Jared Nolan, and Anjali Cadambi.

Finally, We examine the lives of Iraqi and Afghan refugees. Marina Tucktuck reports.

These stories, plus the week’s news.

An Afghan woman carrying water jugs. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear why some regions in Afghanistan have gotten more aid than others. Karim Sariahmed brings the report.

Next, we hear about Kurdistan’s recent performance in the Viva World Cup. Listen now to Kyle Crawford’s report. Read the transcript here.

Finally, we hear about Iran’s increased use of military force against Kurds in Iraq. Kyle Crawford reports.

These stories, plus the week’s news.

Iraqi president Jalal Talabani speaking to the press. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear why American media is pulling out of Iraq much more quickly than American troops. Madeleine Abromowitz brings the report.

Next, we examine the ambiguities surrounding the promised closure of Guantanamo Prison. Listen now to Sam Hirshman’s report.

Finally, we talk with two members of the Afghan indie rock band Kabul Dreams. The conversation is presented by Alan Zhao and Aaron Moser.

These stories, plus the week’s news.