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This Week on War News Radio

Summary: War News Radio fills the gaps in the media's coverage of the conflicts in Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan and more by providing balanced and in-depth reporting, historical perspective, and personal stories. Today WNR is heard around the country on radio stations and around the world by thousands online

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Podcasts:

 Looking Forward | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio, “Looking Forward,” we first hear about similarities between the Occupy Movement and the Arab Spring. Then, we hear about future directions the Occupy Movement could take. Finally, we learn about the challenges that US soldiers returning home from Iraq will face in the job market. But first, a roundup of this week’s news

 Resisting Change | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Resisting Change, we first hear about the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. Then we learn about the Lord’s Resistance Army, a militia terrorizing central Africa. But first, a roundup of this week’s news

 Best of Fall 2011 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This Week on War News Radio: Best of Fall 2011. First, we explore the memories of 9/11. Then, we learn about Afghanistan's opium economy. Finally, we learn about a computer scientists analyzing global media to predict revolutions.

 Stop and Go | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio, "Stop and Go," we first learn about Afghanistan’s transportation industry. Then, We hear about the Afghan system of microfinance. But first, a round up of this week's news with a special report on Occupy Wall Street

 Nuclear Ambitions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Nuclear Ambitions.  We hear about the new International Atomic Energy Agency report on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Then, we discuss the American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit seeking more information surrounding the targeted killing of Anwar al-Awlaki. Next, we learn about a computer scientist analyzing global media to predict revolutions. Finally, we hear about why Afghanistan isn’t coming up this primary season

 Insider Perspectives | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This Week on War News Radio: Insider Perspectives. We speak with David Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent with the New York Times. Then we hear about activism through music in the Arab world. Finally, we learn about the practice of dressing girls as boys in Afghanistan. But first, a round up of this week's news.

 Without Shelter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Without Shelter. We examine the causes of homelessness among veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then, we hear about Libyan Youth Movements. But first, a roundup of this week's news.

 Standing Together | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Standing Together. First, we examine reactions from the media and international communities to the death former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Then, we speak to a gay active duty U.S. service member about the recent repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Finally, we speak to several experts about unrest in Cyprus

 Unlikely Connections | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Unlikely Connections. First, we hear from a physics professor about his formula for predicting insurgent attacks. Then, we hear about a lifelong anti-war protester finding new inspiration in the Occupy Together movement. Finally, we investigate the use rape as a weapon of war in Libya. But first, a roundup of this week’s news

 Precious Metals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Precious Metals, we learn about the economic potential of Afghanistan’s vast mineral deposits. Then we hear about the music of an Iraqi war veteran. But first, a roundup of this week’s news

 Under Cover | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio, we return to our investigation of Afghanistan’s illicit opium economy, in the second half of our two-week report. Then, we learn about a new video game designed to portray the choices of combat journalists. Finally, we talk to the two reporters responsible for the series on the Afghan Economy about the end of their project. All this, and the week's news

 Supply and Demand | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio, “Supply and Demand,” we look at  what drives Afghanistan’s illicit opium economy. Then, we hear from advocates for Bradley Manning, the military intelligence analyst jailed for allgedly leaking hundreds of thousands of documents to Wikileaks. But first, a roundup of this week’s news

 Unintended Consequences | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Unintended Consequences. First, we learn about Afghanistan’s National Solidarity Program. Then, we hear about the effects of the revolution in Egypt on its relationship with Israel. But first, a round up of this week's news

 Remembering 9/11 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio, "Remebering 9/11." We first hear from young adults about their recollections of September 11th. Then, we discuss the emerging 9/11 generation.

 Learning Experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week on War News Radio: Learning Experience. We hear about issues associated with foreign aid administration in Afghanistan. Then, we talk to a U.S. Army Special Forces Major about his book, Lions of Kandahar. But first, a roundup of this week's news.

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