War News Radio: Passing Time

(Extra credit opportunity for HUM 121 students)

Passing Time
War News Radio

... a look at how [military] stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan spend their free time and the various projects that they have come up with to keep themselves entertained. Emily Crawford reports.

... peace movements in Afghanistan, including President Karzai’s own peace jirga. Karim Sariahmed has the story.

... the director of a new documentary about the individual journeys of several Iraqi refugees. Marina Tucktuck reports.

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War News Radio: Sudan -- Channels of Peace

Channels of Peace
War News Radio (Swarthmore College)

... a show from our sister studio, the Sudan Radio Project.

First, we hear where the hope of bringing peace to Sudan is taking one women’s organization.

Next, a look at the challenges of clearing sixty years’ worth of landmines from Sudan.

Then, we learn about issues of representation in political processes for internally displaced persons.

And, we explore the role of Sudanese Catholic radio stations in spreading news and building ties across the country.

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War News Radio: Settling In

Settling In
War News Radio (Swarthmore College)

We’ll learn about the Sabian Mandaeans, a persecuted minority religious group in Iraq.

Then, we’ll hear about the issues facing newly arrived refugees in America.

Finally, we’ll hear concerns that about gang members joining the military.

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