War News Radio

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Coverage of war and politics can quickly devolve into a haze of statistics, strategies, and expert predictions. Lost are the completely real effects policy decisions have on real people around the world.

We at War News Radio are trying to rediscover the voices of real people. Our show fills the gaps in the media's coverage by airing new perspectives, both personal and historical, in a balanced and in-depth manner. We hope our broadcasts will engage our listeners and inspire them to engage critically with the rest of the world.

Beyond our journalistic goals, however, War News Radio also serves as an educational tool. Since our founding in early 2005, dozens of students have participated in the production of War News Radio, gaining a deeper understanding of international affairs and passing that knowledge on to their peers. We hope the program can be a model for other efforts to spread global awareness among American youth.

War News Radio is a production of Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA. Our weekly, 29-minute program is currently carried on numerous radio stations worldwide and is available for free public broadcast.

Series

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4 Pieces

Features on the war in Iraq


Pieces

Caption: An Iraqi doctor educates patients about swine flu, Credit: Photo courtesy of the Associated Press
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Added: Sep 24, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Sgt. Dunson is facing controversy over a video he posted to YouTube, Credit: Associated Press
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Sep 17, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Sgt. Dunson is facing controversy over a video he posted to YouTube, Credit: Associated Press
From Checking in With Dunson, September 17, 2010: War News Radio speaks with Sgt. Leo Dunson about the controversy surrounding a prank he pulled on...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2010
  • Length: 06:38
Caption: Bollywood posters for sale in Afghani store., Credit: AP
From "Bollywood Across Borders" 9/10/2010: War News Radio reports on the Afghans' love for Bollywood cinema.

  • Added: Sep 10, 2010
  • Length: 07:47
Caption: Bollywood posters for sale in an Afghani store, Credit: AP
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Sep 10, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
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News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
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From "Discouraged Workers" 8/27/2010: War News Radio reports on young Iraqis’ struggle to find work.

  • Added: Aug 26, 2010
  • Length: 07:07
Caption: Iraqis submitting job applications., Credit: Photo courtesy of AP.
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Aug 26, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
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From "Warrior Writers" 8/20/2010: War News Radio reports on the Warrior Writers program, which helps US veterans channel their feelings and experie...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2010
  • Length: 07:52
Caption: US veteran sharing his thoughts with Warrior Writers., Credit: Photo courtesy of Warrior Writers.
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2010
  • Length: 29:00