Picking Up the Pieces

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Wnr080118afghanistan_small This week on War News Radio, we take an in-depth look at the war in Afghanistan. First, we find out about Afghanistan's most controversial crop: poppies. We also learn about what life is like for Afghan refugees. Then, we hear about two people who are working to improve the lives of Afghan women. In Afghanistan 101, we tell the story of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. And finally, we investigate the changing face of music and radio in Afghanistan. (Show repeated from January 18, 2008)

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This week on War News Radio, we take an in-depth look at the war in Afghanistan. First, we find out about Afghanistan's most controversial crop: poppies. We also learn about what life is like for Afghan refugees. Then, we hear about two people who are working to improve the lives of Afghan women. In Afghanistan 101, we tell the story of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. And finally, we investigate the changing face of music and radio in Afghanistan. (Show repeated from January 18, 2008)