Boston Bombings, Snowden’s Pulitzer?, Life In Afghanistan

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On the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster talk to a guest about whether the threat of domestic terrorism has changed since then. Plus, they’ll also talk to an Afghan man about growing up during the war in Afghanistan, and they’ll ask how the Pulitzer Prize may affect perceptions of the NSA and Edward Snowden.

Featured in this Show

  • Domestic Terrorism One Year After Boston Bombing

    One year after the bombing at the Boston Marathon, we examine the threat of domestic terrorism today and explore what law enforcement can do to protect Americans from future attacks.

  • How Will Pulitzer Affect Public Perception Of NSA And Snowden?

    The Guardian (US) and the Washington Post yesterday won the Pulitzer Prize for their reporting on the NSA’s spy program. How will the award affect public perception of this controversial story?

  • A Fort Of Nine Towers: An Afghan Family Story

    Qais Akbar Omar begins the story of his life in Kabul twenty-three years ago, after the Soviets left and before the Taliban came to power. His memoir has been called “a riveting story of war as seen through a child’s eyes,” by the New York Times Book Review. He shares his experience years later.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Cynthia Schuster Host
  • Brian Jenkins Guest
  • Michael Calderone Guest
  • Qais Akbar Omar Guest
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer

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