A bomb hits the information ministry in Baghdad at the start of the US invasion in March 2003. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we pause to hear reflections from Iraqi civilians about what the war has meant to them since its start six…
An American civilian writes to a soldier in Iraq. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, soldier poets shape their memories of the Iraq war into verse — and hope someone’s listening. Jess Engebretson reports. Next, we find out what makes a good Iraqi joke.…
An Iraqi pilot inspects his aircraft after a graduation ceremony in Kirkuk. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at the current state of the Iraqi air force, and learn that training new pilots hasn’t been the highest priority. Jess Engebretson…
Saddam’s Youth, 1990. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. 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…
Local residents share sweets after the government decision to implement Islamic Law in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. 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…
An Afghan man carries a bag of winter items distributed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we speak with a UN worker in Kabul about her life in the city over the past…
Election officials count ballots after the polls closed. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. 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,…
A training session for poll workers in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we take a look at the campaign tactics surrounding Iraq’s Jan 31st provincial elections. Candidates seeking votes in Baghdad are tearing pages from the Tammany Hall playbook — and then…
Iraqi boys pass by election posters in Najaf. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we head down to Washington, DC for the presidential inauguration. Daniel Symonds reports. Next, we hear Iraqi and Afghan reactions to the election of Barack Obama. Jessi Holler and Ankhi…