This week on War News Radio, we examine the man and the myth–Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. We speak with two biographers of the infamous leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Listen now to Duncan Gromko’s report. We also take a look at how his death is being received by Iraqis and U.S.…
This week on War News Radio, while we take a week of vacation, we bring you a program first aired last summer–Swords and Plowshares. It’s a frightening and frustrating experience for many American soldiers to discover that the line between friend and foe is so hazy. We’ll hear the story…
This week on War News Radio, we speak with the director general of Iraqi Airways about the airline’s glory days and the challenges it is facing today. As Tariq Aziz takes the stand to testify in the trial of Saddam Hussein, we will also review the origins of the Ba’ath…
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…
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,…
There are thousands of soldiers in the US military who are risking their lives for a country where they can’t even vote. This week on War News Radio, we hear from two of the 37,000 non-citizen soldiers serving the US. And we revisit the issue of recruitment in the Iraqi…
The Iraq War is the first in history to be documented in real time on the Internet. This week on War News Radio, we hear from bloggers in the military about how they’re using the net. Then, we find out what it’s like to be at a military checkpoint, from…
With their country torn by sectarian conflict and their future uncertain, more and more Iraqis are turning to an unlikely outlet – the World Wide Web. This week on War News Radio, we learn how the Internet is fast becoming the best way for Iraqis to stay connected while staying…
In recent months, thousands of Iraqis have left mixed neighborhoods in Baghdad, intimidated by threats and sectarian violence. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at Baghdad’s real estate market and find out what’s happening to the houses people leave behind. Also, we continue our series on…
How do doctors cope with practicing in a war zone? This week on War News Radio, in Part II of our series on public health, we take a look at the problem of attacks against doctors in Iraq. And, for many students at US military service academies, graduation can be…