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 IED next to an American tank in Iraq, Credit: Associated Press
From "The Invisible Threat" (7-9-2010): War News Radio reports on Improvised explosive devices that have been the biggest cause of US casualties in...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 08:32
Caption: An IED exploding next to an American tank in Iraq., Credit: Associated Press
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
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From "Passing Time" 7/2/10: War News Radio reports on a new documentary about Iraqi refugees.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 10:36
Caption: US soldiers in Afghanistan watch movies on their laptops., Credit: Reuters.
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
Caption: US soldiers in Afghanistan watch movies on their laptops., Credit: Reuters
From "Passing Time" 7/02/10: War News Radio reports on the ways in which soldiers relax during war.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 06:57
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From "Passing Time" 7/2/10: War News Radio reports on Afghan peace activism.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 06:36
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From "Gridlock" (6/25/10): War News Radio reports on the lives of Iraqi refugees in exile, particularly those who fled to Syria after 2003.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 08:59
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From "Gridlock" (6/25/10): War News Radio talks to a marine sniper who has fought in the Iraq War.

  • Added: Jun 25, 2010
  • Length: 06:57
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From "Gridlock" (6/25/10): War News Radio reports on commuting in Baghdad.

  • Added: Jun 25, 2010
  • Length: 07:41
Caption: Baghdad's traffic, Credit: Photo courtesy of AFP
News and features on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Added: Jun 25, 2010
  • Length: 29:00