Archive for October, 2010

Oct
29

Leaked

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange speaks on the July release of the Afghanistan War Logs. Photo courtesy of the AP.
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First, we hear about the difficulties of media reporting on the Iraq War Logs. Anjali Cadambi and Sam Hirshman report.

Then, we speak with media critics about Wikileaks, the organization that releases classified military information to the public. Sam Hirshman and Anjali Cadambi have the story.

After that, we hear about the obstacles Iraqis face to getting a passport. Jessie Arian brings us the report.

Finally, we explore the issues surrounding the Guantanamo Bay Prison Facility. Sam Hirshman Reports.

These stories, plus this week’s news.

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Oct
22

Coming Out

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Former service members discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell protest in front of the White House. Photo courtesy of the AP.
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First, We follow up on the status of the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. Sam Hirshman and Duyen Nguyen report.

Then, we speak with an Iraqi refugee adjusting to life in the U.S. Abdulla Mizead has the story.

Finally, we hear from a war journalist who has spent time in Afghanistan. Karim Sariahmed reports.

These stories, plus this week’s news.

Categories : 2010 Fall, Uncategorized
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First, we explore the popularity of Bollywood films in Afghanistan. Karim Sariahmed reports.

Then, we talk to Afghans about the problems surrounding their country’s largest bank. Sam Hirshman has the story.

Next, we cover the state of healthcare in Iraq. Amandine Lee reports.

Finally, we talk with Sgt. Dunson about a controversial video he posted on YouTube. Kyle Crawford reports.

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Protesters demonstrating against the military’s don’t ask don’t tell policy on Capitol Hill. Photo courtesy of the AP.
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First, we hear from opponents of the US military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Sam Hirshman and Minh-Duyen Nguyen contributed reporting to this story.

Then, we speak to some Iraqis who fled to Syria after 2003 about their lives in exile. Emily Crawford reports.

Finally, we examine peace movements in Afghanistan, including President Karzai’s own peace jirga. Karim Sariahmed has the story.

These stories, plus this week’s news.

Categories : 2010 Fall
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Oct
01

Bailed Out

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Afghan soldiers chat in front of the main office of Kabul Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of the AP
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First, we look at problems at Afghanistan’s central bank. Sam Hirshman has the story.

Then, we explore traumatic brain injury in soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Emily Hager reports.

Finally, we hear about the surprising cause of communication barriers in Iraq. Gabriel Ramirez and Alan Zhao have the story.

These stories, plus this week’s news.

Categories : 2010 Fall
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