War Made Easy: Norman Solomon on Media and Militarism
Film producers at the Media Education Foundation have adapted Solomon’s book “War Made Easy” into a documentary. Community screenings are also being organized – including a benefit premiere in Oakland for Making Contact.
The Growing Iraqi Refugee Crisis
On this edition, correspondent Dahr Jamail takes us to the streets of Damascus, Syria where we hear from the Iraqi refugees themselves and the organizations trying to assist them.
Syria and the Search for Middle East Peace
On this edition, foreign correspondent Reese Erlich presents a one-on-one interview with Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.
War and Life in Iraq
Shortly after the fall of Saddam Hussein, Making Contact’s Aaron Glantz traveled to Iraq as an un-embedded journalist for Pacifica Radio. In collaboration with Iraqi journalist Salam Talib, they offer a unique window into life in wartime.
Women Rising VII: International Changemakers in Politics
In this program we profile three courageous politicians, women who have chosen to create progressive change through government.
On the Ground in Iran
In this first hand report, we hear from high-ranking officials and ordinary Iranians about U.S. threats, and about what the election of a new president will mean for the people of Iran.
Many Minds in an Army of One (encore edition)
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.
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.
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.
