Refusing to Fight
With the U.S. occupation of Iraq in the middle of its third year, a small but growing number of Iraq war veterans are refusing to continue their military service.
Women Rising IV: International Changemakers – Women as Religious Activists
Women are gaining influence as leaders throughout the world, fighting for peace, justice, the environment and civil society. In this program we profile three courageous women struggling with religious issues.
Remembering Marla Ruzicka
On this edition, we take a look at Marla Ruzicka’s life and work, through the words of some of her many friends and colleagues.
Kurds: From Oppressed to Oppressors
On this edition, correspondent Aaron Glantz takes an in depth look at the six million Kurds in Iraq, their years of suffering under Saddam Hussein’s regime, and their drive towards an independent country in the future.
Many Minds in an Army of One
On this special report, prepared by Associate Producer Justin Beck, we take a look at some of the different ways the war has affected soldiers and their families, both personally — and politically.
Iraq: Portrait of an Occupation
On this edition, we take a look at the impact of the U.S. bombardment in Fallujah, and how that, along with mass incarceration and the Abu Ghraib prison torture incidents, have turned the tide of Iraqi civilian sentiment against the U.S. military occupation.
A Different Kind of Information War
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at the information war on Iraq. We’ve dug into our audio vault to bring you this special presentation: An exploration of war propaganda through sound clips and soundscapes.
Out of Bounds: War and International Humanitarian Law
On this edition of Making Contact, we take a look at International Humanitarian Law and how it applies to depleted uranium weapons and humanitarian aid in Iraq. We also hear about an important war crimes case in Guatemala.
Oil Slick: Bechtel, Halliburton, and the White House
On this edition of Making Contact, we look at a controversial pipeline deal that now-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld personally negotiated with Saddam Hussein on behalf of the Bechtel Corporation during the Reagan administration. We also examine Halliburton’s $7 billion dollar oil contract in Iraq.
The New Global Peace Movement
On this edition, musician Michael Franti, civil rights activist Jerome Scott and professor Angana Chatterji reflect on the anti-war movement and its significance for the future.
