What are the effects of war on civilians?

On the next Your Call, we'll speak with war correspondent Anna Badkhen about her new book, Peace Meals: Candy-Wrapped Kalashnikovs and Other War Stories, a travelogue about war, food, and humanity. How do stories of people living in war zones help us understand the impact of war on civilian populations? Join us live at 11 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. How do people manage to persevere in extreme situations? And what stories would actually resonate with the public? It's Your Call, with Sandip Roy and you.

Guest:
Anna Badkhen, a journalist and the author of Peace Meals: Candy-Wrapped Kalashnikovs and Other War Stories

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Has Obama helped veterans?

What has changed for the Iraq War veterans since President Obama took office? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with independent journalist Dahr Jamail and two Iraq War veterans. Out of two million U.S. soldiers who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, one in three may, at some point, develop post-traumatic stress disorder. What resources are there to support the veterans of United States wars? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar. How do they adapt to civilian life?

Guests:
Dahr Jamail, award winning independent journalist and author of The Will to Resist: Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Iraq and Afghanistan

Alejandro Villatoro, Iraq War veteran with the Army Reserve and a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War

Crystal Colon-Ferren, a recent veteran of the Iraq War and a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War

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Your Call 051208 Candidates Ralph Nader and Cynthia Ann McKinney

Will third party candidates make a difference this election? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with Ralph Nader who's running for president on the Independent ticket, and former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia Ann McKinney. She is running as a Green. Nader has been an effective crusader for the consumer rights and McKinney has been an outspoken anti-war advocate. But who is listening? What is their platform? Do you think their message can impact the election? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Ralph Nader, renowned advocate for the rights of consumers and Independent presidential candidate

Cynthia Ann McKinney, former Congresswoman from Georgia and Green Party presidential candidate.

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