02.28.10
HOUR #1: E-QUAKES DECONTRUCTED: 'Big One' hits Chile...Devastation felt around the world...Will US reaction mirror that for Haiti? Will Clooney hold telethon? Will 'Save the World' be re-recorded? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists"in Santiago.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: IRAQ ELECTIONS: Is Iran poised to gain the most in this week's elections? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Baghdad and Iran.
GO FOR GOLD: US backlash after olympic medal haul...What does it all mean? VTA special report.
02.21.10
HOUR #1: TALIBAN #2 ARRESTED: Mullah Baradar picked up in Pakistan...Game changer? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Pakistan.
EYE ON AF-PAK: Dutch gov meltdown over war...Karzai blames NATO for reckless killings...what is the affect on Obama's War? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtarjoins Tony for his weekly segment. Topics:
Sunnis boycott election.
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HOUR #2: IAEA WARNS IRAN: IAEA accuses Iran of attempting to build nuke. Does it matter? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
'I CHEATED, I'M SORRY': Tiger apologizes. Global reaction.
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02.07.10
HOUR #1: EYE ON AF-PAK: Obama's War Part 2 begins...Marines storm Marjah...Casualties on both sides...Media invited to battle. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Afghanistan.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment. Topics: Maliki uses army as poltical tool.
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HOUR #2: IRAN'S 'PUNCH': Ahmadinajad says Iran has 20%-enriched uranium. True? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
OLYMPIC BUST: Vancouver off to shaky start. 1 dead athlete...major malfunction at opening ceremony...American TV desperately trying to hype games. VTA special report.
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02.07.10
HOUR #1: IRAN PROMISES 'SURPRISES': Anniversary of revolution prompts Ahmadinejad and the ayatollahs to threaten "surprises." What will they be? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: EYE ON AF-PAK: Shadow War: Does McChrystal have seperate plans from Obama? Why is US telegraphing all its moves? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
HAITI 10: Americans arrested, accused of kidnapping children. Police, lawyers and judges working just fine in Port-au-Prince. How? Why? VTA special report.
OLYMPICS BEGIN: Canada's game plan.
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01.31.10
HOUR #1: PERSIAN GULF ARMS RACE: Obama orders additional missile defense throughout Gulf...Aimed to deter Iran AND Israel. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" throughout region.
AFGHAN SUMMIT: Talib outreach planned...cash for terrorists. Will it work? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Afghanistan.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment. Topics: Tony Blair defends Iraq War, KSM trial.
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HOUR #2: KSM TRIAL MOVED: Is Obama's Muslim outreach over? VTA special report.
CHINA SYNDROME: China furious at US over Taiwan arms sale. Why? Anything new? VTA special report.
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01.24.10
HOUR #1: 'I DID IT': Osama announces he's behind Christmas Bomber attack...promises more attacks. VTA special report.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment. Topics: Jesus Bombs, Marine Pullout, Blackwater Suit.
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HOUR #2: HAITI EXIT STRATEGY: When should US pull out? Pull back? What's in it for America? Hear from Haiti's top political scientist in Port-au-Prince.
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01.16.10
HOUR #1: FUTURE OF HAITI: Should US demand regime change? Should "international" government be installed? VTA special report.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: IRAN "5" TURN ON EACH OTHER: China, Russia clash with Obama over Iran. Iran's top nuclear scientist mysteriously dies, US blamed. Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
WHITEWASH: Government report on Ft. Hood bomber does not mention Islamic terror. Why? VTA special report.
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01.10.10
HOUR #1: OBAMA'S TERROR PLAN: 'Buck stops' at Obama...no heads roll for Christmas bomber...new rules to fight terrorists. Will it work? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
DOUBLE AGENT: CIA bomber another intellegence failure. How did this happen? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: THE YEMEN DEAL: Obama sends money...no US troops. Will it work? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Sana'a.
TOGO TERROR: Soccer team ambushed in Angola...seven dead or injured. Why? Hear from one of the players.
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01.03.10
HOUR #1: AL-QAEDA AGAIN: Danish cartoonist targeted for assassination...police shoot to wound...Why is al Qaeda spiking its attacks across West? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe.
OBAMA'S APPETITE: Does Obama have the fight in him to take on al-Qaeda? VTA special report.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
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HOUR #2: IRAN SIMMERS: More dead...Mousavi vows to fight...Obama shows strongest support yet for opposition. Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
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12.27.09
HOUR #1: CHRISTMAS BOMBER: Terror suspect in custody...investigation currently spans 3 continents. How did this happen? Why is there a "surge" in domestic terror? Hear from an ex-terrorist.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: KERRY TO IRAN?: John Kerry wants to visit Iran as goodwill ambassador. Is this a good idea? Will it help America? Or Ahmadinejad? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
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12.13.09
HOUR #1: 'WHOLESOME' JIHADISTS: 5 Americans busted in Pakistan ... wannabe terrorists ... Is homegrown terror on the rise? Hear from an ex-terrorist.
NOBEL WAR SPEECH: Obama delivers his best speech yet. Find out why, and hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Norway.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
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HOUR #2: NEW SANCTIONS, SO WHAT?: Obama threatens Iran with new sanctions. Will it work? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
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11.29.09
HOUR #1: 'DEAD END': Iran unresponsive to Obama ... Baradei set to retire ... Talk of sanctions. Is Iran routing the world in negotiations? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" from Iran.
DUBAI-BYE: Dubai defaults ... global markets squirm ... How does this affect US economy? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UAE.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: EYE ON AF-PAK: Obama strategy unvieled Tuesday ... VTA reports "awakening" already underway with payments to Taliban. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
ANTI-ISLAM VOTE: Swiss vote to ban minarets. Is this discrmination? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Geneva and Zurich.
CROUCHING TIGER: Tiger Woods car crash ignites American journalists. VTA special report.
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11.22.09
9/11 TRIAL: Obama orders 9/11 trials in NYC. Why? Will justice be served? Will it improve America's image? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" throughout the Middle East.
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GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
HOUR #2: KARZAI FREEZE-OUT: Is Obama "blocking" Karzai? Will Af-Pak decision depend on Karzai resigning? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
November 15
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11.08.09
HOUR #1: 'ALLAHU AKBAR': Why did Ft Hood gunman do it? What role did Islam play? Were warning signs missed? Tawfik Hamid joins Tony for VTA Special Report.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
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HOUR #2: EYE ON AF-PAK: UK PM says failure an option ... UK makes plans for retreat in Afghanistan. Why? How does this affect US? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UK and Kabul.
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11.01.09
HOUR #: ABDULLAH BALKS: Obama's Afghan elections in jeopardy as Abdullah vows boycott. Is this a negotiating tactic? Will elections be nixed? How does it effect Obama? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: EYE ON AF-PAK: Hillary brawls with Pakistanis ... challenged on drones ... calls out Pak government on al Qaeda. What does it mean for US relations? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists"in Islamabad.
DEAL OR NO DEAL? Iran balks at nuke offer. Has Obama been taken for a fool? Or is he on track to deter Iran? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" from Iran.
'COUP' OVER? Has Honduras solved its Zelaya problem? Did Obama negotiate the deal? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Honduras.
10.25.09
HOUR #1: NUKE NEGOTIATIONS: UN inspectors arrive in Iran ... Iran sends mixed signals about Obama's latest offer. Who's winning these negotiations? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Tehran.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: RUNOFF: Obama forces Afghans to hold more elections ... How does this help American interests? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
EYE ON AF-PAK: Pakistan claims major success in S Waziristan ... Is progress really being made? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad. Listen
10.18.09
HOUR #1: PAKISTAN INVADES PAKISTAN: Government forces begin war in Taliban turf. How does this affect Obama? Is Pak committed to defeating the Talib? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
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HOUR #2: MORE IRAN TALKS: The US meets Iran in round 2. Is Obama being played? Or is he on the cusp of real progress? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Tehran.
EYE ON AF-PAK: UK commits more troops ... says Obama will do the same. What can Americans learn from the UK move? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in London.
10.11.09
HOUR #1: EYE ON AF-PAK: Taliban seize Pak military HQ ... Dozens die ... How could this happen? Will it affect Obama's Af-Pak decision? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
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HOUR #2: 'SO SOON?': Obama wins Nobel ... global controversy ... does he deserve it? Will it help America? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe, Africa and Middle East.
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09.30.09
HOUR #1: MISSILE SHIELD NIXED: Obama cancels missile defense shield. Why? How does this help America? Did Obama hand too much to Russia? Did US abandon E. Europe? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" from Russia, Czech Republic & US.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
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HOUR #2: CRACKPOT CONVENTION: UN meetings begin in New York. What does Obama need to accomplish? What do Ahmadinejad, Gaddafi and Chavez have in store? VTA special report.
'VICTORY': Taliban leader says US is close to defeat in Af-Pak. True? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
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09.13.09
HOUR #1: EYE ON AF-PAK: Karzai re-elected? Most votes are counted ... fraud allegations still swirl. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Jim for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: IRAN WANTS TO TALK? Iran's FM says his country wants to negotiate with the US. Is Iran serious? Or is this the latest stall tactic?
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09.06.09
HOUR #1: EYE ON AF-PAK: US air strike hits civilians, ignites national outrage. McChrystal goes on Afghan TV in unprecedented move. . .Euros trashing US. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: DYING SOLDIER: Sec. of Def. Gates attempts to censor AP photo of wounded American soldier. Should media publish photos of wounded soldiers? Dead soldiers? VTA special report.
HUGO BACKLASH: Protests throughout Latin America against Hugo Chavez. Why now? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Caracas and Honduras.
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