08.24.08
HOUR #1: 'IT'S THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, STUPID': Obama picks Biden as VP. What effect did the Russia-Georgia war have on Obama's decision? Is foreign policy America's #1 issue? Hear instant global analysis of Biden from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe, Middle East and Russia.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony live for his weekly segment. TOPICS: Biden. . .U.S. withdrawal
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HOUR #2: MUSHARRAF OUT: Bush's "great ally" is done. What does this mean for American interests in Pakistan? VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad join Tony.
AFGHAN SLAUGHTER: A U.S. operation leaves 76 citizens dead. How? Why? VTA's "citizen journalist" in Kabul joins Tony.
OLYMPICS OVER: What now for China? Listen
08.17.08
HOUR #1: RUSSIAN RAMPAGE: Poland signs missile deal with U.S., drawing threats of war from Moscow. Peace deal signed between Georgia and Russia. VTA's "citizen journalists" in Warsaw, Moscow and Tbilisi join Tony.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony live for his weekly segment. Topics: U.S. exit from Iraq.
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HOUR #2: MUSHARRAF EXIT: Pakistan's president is on the verge of exile. How will this affect U.S. efforts to hunt Bin Laden? Al Qaeda? The Taliban? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalist" in Islamabad. Listen
08.10.08
HOUR #1: OLYMPIC MURDER: An American is murdered in Beijing. Random or targeted? How could this happen at a major tourist site with China in security "lockdown"? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in China.
'STATE OF WAR': Georgia and Russia are at war. How will the U.S. respond? Can NATO respond? What are broader implications? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Georgia and Russia.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony live for his weekly segment. Topics: Iraq's oil surplus; GITMO sentence
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HOUR #2: OLYMPIC HALO: The enormity of the Olympics prompts Russia, Georgia and John Edwards to strategically launch sneak attacks. VTA special report. Listen
08.03.08
HOUR #1: FRIEND OR FOE? The U.S. says Pakistan helped bomb India's embassy in Afghanistan. Is Pakistan really helping America fight terrorism? Al Qaeda? The Taliban? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Pakistan.
OLMERT: Israel's PM announces his retirement. How will this affect Iran? Hamas? Hezbollah? VTA's "citizen journalists" in Jerusalem join Tony.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony live for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: OLYMPIC ANALYSIS: Smog? Censorship? Spying? What's going on in China? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in China.
AHMADINEJAD'S MESSAGE: Iran's president summons U.S. media to deliver his message, then ignores nuke deadline. Listen
07.23.08
SPECIAL REPORT: TEAR DOWN THESE IMAGINARY WALLS: Obama concludes his world tour. VTA's "citizen journalists" throughout Europe and the Middle East offer reaction.
Analysis of American and foreign media coverage.
- Obama's hits and misses
- McCain's plan
- The "Oprah-ization" of Europe
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment. Topics: Is Maliki endorsing Obama?
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07.20.08
HOUR #1: OBAMA'S TRIP: In Afghanistan, heading to Iraq, Israel and Jordan. Then Europe. Will Obama earn gravitas? How will he explain the "surge" problem? Will "rock star" status in Europe help or hurt? How will McCain counter? Hear VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul, Baghdad, Jerusalem, Paris and Berlin.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment. Topics: Sunni bloc back in parliament. Maliki likes Obama.
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HOUR #2: U.S. 'SURRENDER': America sends diplomat to meet with Iran; gets skunked by Iran. VTA's "citizen journalist" in Tehran talks to Tony. Listen
07.13.08
HOUR #1: 'HAND ON THE TRIGGER': Iran test fires missiles, threatens Israel and the U.S. Does this mean war? Negotiations? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington DC.
MISSILE DEAL: The U.S. cuts deal with Czechs; Russia threatens America. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists in Prague and Moscow.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: FREE MONEY: Iraq PM Nouri al-Maliki hands out money in the streets of Baghdad. Why? And how much? What do citizens think? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Baghdad. Listen
07.06.08
HOUR #1: TERROR, DEFEATED: FARC is dealt a big blow by Colombia and the U.S. Is FARC done? Can al Qaeda be dealt with in the same way? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Bogota.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
HOUR #2: HUNTING OSAMA: America has new attack plans for Osama bin Laden. VTA's "citizen journalists" in Pakistan join Tony.
GOOD COP, BAD COP: Is Obama trying to "swift boat" McCain? VTA special report. Listen
06.29.08
HOUR #1: COWGIRL DIPLOMACY: George Bush caves to N. Korea. Kim Jong-il is removed from 'Axis'. Sanctions lifted. America pays for TV stunt. Is N. Korea De-Nuked? Hear from N. Korean "citizen journalist". Plus Tony reflects on recent trip to N. Korea DMZ.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weeklysegment.
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HOUR #2: ZIMBABWE ELECTIONS: Mugabe 'sworn in'. Why is the US, UK and S. Africa coddling Zimbabwe? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" throughout Africa.
PAK ATTACK: Pakistan's new government orders first attacks against Taliban. Will it help? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Peshawar. Listen
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