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88.5 WFDD's Documentary Hour: Sundays at 7 p.m.

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Mar 21, 2010 7:00 pm


At least 120 journalists have been killed in Iraq since the war began. They're targets for insurgents. But what are journalists to the US military? A necessary evil? Or weapons of war? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, How well have journalists covered the war. We'll hear from journalists embedded in Iraq. Can journalists accurately report on the very soldier or Marine who protects them?
Boots on the Ground: Stories from the War in Iraq - "Covering the War"
Commentary on the war in Iraq tends to come from politicians, pundits and military analysts. But what about the women and men who actually fought in Iraq? What do they have to say? "Boots on the Ground: Stories from the War in Iraq" shares their perspectives, considers their opinions, tracks them over time and listens to their stories. America is a nation weary of the war they fought. But these soldiers and Marines, these boots on the ground ... they have something to say. Are we ready to listen?


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Mar 28, 2010 7:00 pm


President Obama says our combat mission in Iraq will end by August 31st, 2010. This leaves many unanswered questions. What was our mission in Iraq? Did we succeed? What will become of the country we invaded? Whatever the answers, our troops are coming home. But what are they coming home to? Join us for a talk with Iraq War veterans about the challenges of coming home. And, what about us? Are WE ready for THEM?
Boots on the Ground: Stories from the War in Iraq - "Coming Home"
Commentary on the war in Iraq tends to come from politicians, pundits and military analysts. But what about the women and men who actually fought in Iraq? What do they have to say? "Boots on the Ground: Stories from the War in Iraq" shares their perspectives, considers their opinions, tracks them over time and listens to their stories. America is a nation weary of the war they fought. But these soldiers and Marines, these boots on the ground ... they have something to say. Are we ready to listen?


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