Near the end of last year, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof came to visit Swarthmore College, our parent institution, and stopped by our studio for an interview. War News Radio’s Aileen Eisenberg asked him about the year of revolution in the Middle East and the roles and impact for women.

Kristof’s visit, including a public lecture, was sponsored by the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility and the Cooper Foundation.

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This Week on War News Radio: Returning Home. First, we learn about an American service member who fled to Canada, and choices he faces now that the war in Iraq has ended. Then, we hear about the implications of a recent prisoner swap between Israel and Palestine. Finally, we hear about youth movements in Afghanistan.

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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 challenges that US soldiers returning home from Iraq will face in the job market. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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