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10.16.11

HOUR #1: TERROR PLOT: Obama accuses Iran of spectacular plot ... Iran dismisses ... Is it true? Why hasn't Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador in Tehran? Hear from VTA's Iranian voices.
SWAP:
Israel offers 1,000 Palestinian prisoners for 1 Israeli soldier ... Good deal? Hear from VTS's "citizen journalists" in Tel Aviv, Gaza.
HOUR #2: OWS GOES GLOBAL:
Rome turns violent ... Why is this protest spreading? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" throughout Europe.
TROOPS IN AFRICA:
Obama sends 100 US soldiers to Uganda to fight militia ... What interests does this serve? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Africa.

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10.09.11

HOUR #1: AMERICAN SPRING? Occupy Wall Street builds ... Is this a movement or a fad? Is America capable of revolution? How is this uprising viewed globally? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe, Middle East.
SALEH OUT? Yemen's president says he will resign ... Bluff? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Yemen.
HOUR #2: KARZAI PLOT: Afghan prez says he was target of assassination plot based in Pakistan ... Is it true? The Haqqanis again? How will US respond? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
SYRIA CIVIL WAR: All sides reportedly take up arms ... What does this mean? Hear from VTA's Syrian voices.

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10.02.11

HOUR #1: AWLAKI DEAD: Al-Qaeda leader 'droned' in Yemen ... American citizen killed by US government ... ACLU fights for Awlaki, Obama calls it just. How important was Awlaki? Should US assassinate its citizens? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Yemen, also former terrorist.

KARZAI PRESSURES PAKISTAN:
Afghan prez calls for peace with Pakistan ... Is he really blaming Pak govt/military for Taliban attacks? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul, Islamabad.

HOUR #2: NATO EXITS LIBYA?
US commander says NATO may leave in a week ... Can NATO exit without getting Gaddafi? Can rebels hold Libya? Hear from VTA's Libyan "citizen journalists."

PALESTINIANS CRY WOLF?
What happened to the big UN showdown over Palestinian statehood? Is it lost in UN bureaucracy? Has Abbas conceded? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Ramallah, Tel Aviv.

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09.25.11

HOUR #1: SHOWDOWN: Palestinians push statehood at UN ... What effect will it have on US? On Af-Pak? Libya? Iraq? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Ramallah, Jerusalem.

COLLISION COURSE: US blasts Pakistan for US embassy attack in Kabul ... Pakistan says it may cut ties with America ... What is the value of a US-Pak relationship? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.

HOUR #2: SALEH, PUTIN BACK: Yemin's president returns ... Violence surges. Russia's ex-prez looks to return ... How do these moves affect US? Hear from VTA's Russian, Yemeni voices.

NATO EXTENDS: VTA prediction verified ... Libyan committment extended ... Obama promised a war that would last 'days not weeks.' Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.

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09.18.11

HOUR #1: BLAME GAME: US fingers Pakistan for attack on Kabul embassy ... US ambassador in Afghanistan says 'no big deal.' What's going on? Who's to blame? And when will Obama re-address Af-Pak? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul and Islamabad.
VETO MUSLIM OUTREACH:
Obama blocks Palestinians at UN ... How will this affect US standing in Middle East ... With Arab Revolution? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Ramallah and Jerusalem.
HOUR #2: GET GADDAFI:
Rebels still searching ... still claiming victory ... Gaddafi still loose. Sarko & Cameron arrive in Libya and promise to overstep NATO charter. Hear from VTA's Libyan voices.
'TAKE A HIKE':
Geitner scolded by Euros ... US credibility shrinks in Euro-zone. Why is Europe mad at US? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe

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09.04.11

HOUR #1: GET GADDAFI: Libyan leader still on the loose ...Rebels offer conflicting reports on Gaddafi's demise ... Can the rebels capture him? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
9/11: 2-part series: VTA reflects on 10-year anniversary ... Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Afghanistan, UK.
HOUR #2: STATE: Showdown looms over Palestinian statehood ... UN vote set in 3 weeks ...US scrambles to block. Hear from VTA's Palestinian, Israeli "citizen journalists."

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08.28.11

HOUR #1: GADDAFI AT LARGE: Rebels, NATO can't close out war. Gaddafi survives ... What happens if Gaddafi lives? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
LIBYA STAKES
: Who gets Libya's oil? Can NATO extend charter past Sept.? Where can Gaddafi go? VTA special report.
#2 KILLED: US, PAK say al -Qaeda's deputy is 'droned.' Obama says al-Qaeda close to finished. Can al-Qaeda be defeated? Is it a symmetrical enemy? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
HOUR #2: AU REVOIR: DSK free, back in France. Who goofed? What does this say about American justice? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Paris.
IRENE: What hurricane coverage has in common with the Arab Revolution. VTA special report.

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08.21.11

HOUR #1: BATTLE FOR TRIPOLI: Rebels charge Libya's biggest city ... If Gaddafi loses Tripoli can he survive? Will Libya be divided? Hear from VTA's Libyan "citizen journalists."
8 YEARS: Iran sentences 2 Americans ... Political theater? Can American bargain? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
HOUR #2: SYRIAN STRENGTH: Obama calls for al Assad to quit but world shrugs ... Is it Obama or Arab Spring fatigue? Hear from VTA's Syrian voices.
ISRAEL IN PLAY: Hamas, Egypt on the brink ... Apology not accepted. How serious? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Tel Aviv, Gaza.

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08.14.11

UK BURNS, US COP TO THE RESCUE: Brits hire American cop to help with civil unrest ... Backlash from local police ... PM promises harsher measures. Could riots like these ever occur in US? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UK.
TALIBAN AGAIN: 5 more US soldiers killed in Af-Pak ... How can Obama continue to negotiate? Draw-down? When will Obama admit that Taliban are not defeated? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
HOUR #2: SYRIA SANCTIONS: Obama asserts new pressure ... al Assad steps up violence ... Will Obama pressure help protesters? Hear from VTA's Syrian voices.
BIN LADEN MOVIE: Hollywood gets government help with film ... Release date right before 2012 elections ... Business as usual? Or is Obama using H'wood for re-election? VTA special report.

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08.07.11

HOUR #1: 30 DOWN: Taliban kill 30 US soldiers ... SEAL TEAM 6 hit hardest ... Taliban continue impressive counter since Obama draw-down. How can Obama negotiate with Taliban? Why hasn't Obama addressed string of Taliban victories? Who is winning and what should US really do? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalsits" in Kabul.
DOWNGRADE:
US credit rating tumbles ... Can we trust Standard and Poor? VTA special report.
HOUR #2: MUBARAK IN A CAGE:
Trial begins ... What's at stake? How does it affect Libya? Syria? Bahrain? Yemen? What is best outcome for US? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Cairo.

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07.31.11

HOUR #1: ISLAMISTS SURGE: Libyan rebels kill their top general ... Tahrir Square flooded by Islamist protesters. Is this just 'messy' democracy? Or a worst-case scenario for US? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya, Egypt.
GLOBAL DEBT CRISIS:
What effect does US crisis have on global economies? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe, Asia.
HOUR #2: TALIBAN SURGE, OBAMA SILENT:
More assassinations in Afghanistan, more suicide attacks ... Taliban are scorching through Afghanistan with pin-point accuracy. How can Obama negotiate with Taliban? How can he say the Talib are waning? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
NORWAY FALLOUT:
How does the terror attack impact anti-immigration politics? Is there a new terror front? Hear from an anti-immigration politician in Europe.

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07.24.11

CRUSADE: Norway terrorist produces manifesto ... 'War against Islam' ... Called a mirror image of al Qaeda. Is this attack a one-off? Or something bigger? How will it affect Islamic terrorists? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Norway. Also hear from former desciple of Ayman al Zawahari.
HACKING:
PM, Murdoch, Jr. all testify ... Good enough? How deep will scandal go? Has FBI uncovered anything? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UK.
HOUR #2:
GADDAFI CAN STAY: Euros float plan that includes Gaddafi in Libya. Why can't NATO finish off Gaddafi? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
RAMADAN:
What impact will the holy month have on Arab Revolution? Will it help protesters or dictators? VTA special report.

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07.17.11

HOUR #1: EXIT HUGO: Venezuelan prez relinquishes power, travels to Cuba for cancer treatment. Why Cuba? Why not stay in Venezuela? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Caracas.
FBI PROBES MURDOCH:
Scandal escalates in US, Europe ... Murdoch deputies resign ... US politicians question Murdoch's behavior after 9/11. What is at stake for Murdoch? Fox News? WSJ? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UK.
HOUR #2: KARZAI KILLER:
Taliban double agent guns down brother of Afghan prez ... How close is Taliban to Afghanistan's elite? How can Obama continue to negotiate? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
SYRIANS ATTACK US EMBASSY: Still no action from Obama ... Is al-Assad baiting America? Hear from VTA's Syrian voices.

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07.10.11


HOUR #1: MEAT OFF THE GRILL:
Obama suspends aid to Pakistan ... 800 million in the balance ... Punishment for Pakistan's duplicity. Will it work? How will Pak respond? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
Al QAEDA ON THE BRINK?:
Panetta says demise of terror group close ... Can al Qaeda be defeated? VTA special report.
HOUR #2: UK WATERGATE: Rupert Murdoch empire rocked by hacking scandal ... PM linked ... WSJ, NY POST, Fox News affected? VTA special report.
STAYING IN IRAQ: Obama floats plan for US troops to stay past SOFA deadline ... Iraq unable to secure itself ... Will US ever exit? Should it? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Baghdad.

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07.03.11

HOUR #1: WANTED IN IRAQ: Iraqi military says US troops should not exit ... Security still uncertain ... US Air Force most needed. Will Obama change SOFA deal? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Baghdad. REVERSAL OF FORTUNE: DSK released ... Prosecution in shambles ... What does this say about US legal system? Will DSK run for prez? Hear from VTA's voices in France.
HUGO, CANCER:
Venezuela's prez admits cancer ... Still in Cuba ... Who controls Venezuela? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Caracas.
HOUR #2: IRAN IN AF-PAK, IRAN? US accuses, Iran denies. Hear from VTA's Iranian voices.
TALIB PUNCH OBAMA: Bold hotel attack kills 9 ... response to Obama's exit speech ... Can Obama save face? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul

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06.26.11

HOUR #1: EXIT AF-PAK: Obama announces endgame ... Will it stick? Can US declare victory? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul and Islamabad.
HUGO CRITICAL:
Venezuelan prez in Cuban hospital ... Not seen for 2 weeks ... How sick is Chavez? What happens if he dies? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Caracas.
HOUR #2: NATO'S PROBLEM:
US commander contradicts NATO mission: ... Gaddafi targeted, US troops to be deployed. What's the real deal in Libya? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
EGYPT 'HATES' AMERICA:
Post-revolution data show anti-Americanism thriving ... Why? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists' in Cairo.
SYRIA, YEMEN BOIL:
VTA special report.

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06.19.11

HOUR #1: EXIT AF-PAK: Obama readies troop reduction ... Karzai rips Obama ... Congress makes the case that death of bin Laden ends Af-Pak. What should US do? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul, Islamabad.
MEET THE NEW BOSS:
US acknowledges Zawahiri's move to #1 ... Promises to kill him. What does this mean for al-Qaeda? VTA special report. Hear from Zawahiri aquaintance.
HOUR #2:
PAK ARRESTS SNITCHES: bin Laden informants arrested by Pak police ... Slap at US? Or good police work? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
SYRIA, YEMEN RAGE:
Obama ignores Syria ... Raises drone attacks in Yemen. Why? Hear from VTA's Syrian and Yemeni voices.

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06.12.11

HOUR #1: YEMEN SLIPS TOWARDS AL QAEDA: Islamists gain ... Saleh rehabs in Saudi Arabia ... Civil War. What is Obama's plan? Could Yemen become Islamist state? Hear from VTA's citizen journalists" in Yemen, Saudi Arabia.
DRAW-DOWN: Obama readies Af-Pak troop reduction ... Gates rips NATO. Can Af-Pak be won? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
HOUR #2: ZAWAHIRI TAPE: #2 eulogizes bin Laden ... Threatens US. What does it mean? VTA special report.

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06.05.11

HOUR #1: SALEH OUT? Yemeni prez in Saudi Arabia ... Wounded or seeking exile? What are the chances of civil war? Of Yemen falling to al Qaeda? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Yemen.
DRONE STRIKE: US hits top al Qaeda leader ... Is bin Laden operation linked? How will Pakistan respond? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
SYRIA ALONE: Clashes intensify ... Death toll tops 1,000 ... US, World still quiet. Why? Hear from VTA's Syrian voices.
HOUR #2: REBUKE, APACHES IN LIBYA: NATO extends war till Fall ... US House demands answers from Obama ... NATO calls in war copters .. When will the war end? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
KILLER CUKES: E Coli outbreak in Europe ... 18 dead ... already spread to US ... how serious? VTA special report.

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05.29.11

HOUR #1: WHY PLAY NICE? Hillary travels to Pakistan to improve relations ... Shouldn't it be the other way around? What is Obama's strategy? Why trust Pakistan now? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad. 'BUTCHER' DEAD: Ratko Mladic captured ... another bin Laden take-down? Was Mladic given protection? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Serbia. HOUR #2: RUSSIA FLIPS: Gaddafi loses ally ... Medvedev offers to negotiate with Libyan leader. Can we trust Russia? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.

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05.22.11

HOUR #1: 'MAJOR MUSLIM SPEECH': Obama tries again ... Israel objects to 1967 borders ... Palestinians quiet. What does it mean? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Israel, Gaza, West Bank.
PART 2:
Did Obama play Arab Revolution right? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Egypt, Libya, Yemen.
SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: Obama visits UK ... Will ask PM to back Middle East plan. Libya War drags. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalsts" in UK.
HOUR #2: DSK: French-US relationship suffers ... Is sex really different in France? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Paris, Toulouse.

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05.15.11

HOUR #1: WHO, US? Pakistan denies everything, condemns America...Demands end to drone program. Can the US-Pak relationship be healed? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Pakistan.
MUSLIM OUTREACH:
Obama to make 3rd major Muslim speech...What do folks want to hear? VTA special report.
GADDAFI LIVES: Libyan leader taunts NATO...War now 'open-ended'...Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
HOUR #2: SYRIA IN SILENCE: Assad continues crack-down as world ignores...What will it take to produce foreign pressure? Hear from VTA's Syrian voices.

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05.08.11

HOUR #1: BIN LADEN'S REPLACEMENT: VTA SPECIAL REPORT: Zawahiri expected to assume command of al Qaeda...Tony speaks with Tawfik Hamid, who trained with Zawahiri. Find out what kind of leader he is. Is he more dangerous than bin Laden?
PAK PICKLE: US officials demand Pakistan hand over intel personnel...Pakistan still hasn't answered for bin Laden fiasco. Should Obama cut funding? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Pakistan.
AF-PAK OVER?:
What now for America's longest war? Can US win without Pakistan? How will Afghans react? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
HOUR #2: BIN LADEN'S HOME: What does bin Laden's family think? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Saudi Arabia.

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04.10.11

HOUR #1: NATO FRICTION: Backlash from Libya's rebels...NATO misses targets...Gaddafi has another good week. What next? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
SYRIA DEATH TOLL:
More dead...more protests...less outrage from US, EU. Hear from VTA's Syrian "citizen journalists."
GBAGBO FIGHTS BACK:
Ivory Coast bloodbath continues...French troops inactive, isolated. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Ivory Coast.
HOUR #2: OBAMA'S YEMEN PLAN:
US calls for Saleh ouster, but then what? Wasn't Obama worried about al-Qaeda before revolution? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Yemen.

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04.03.11

HOUR #1: GADDAFI FIGHTS BACK: Rebels struggle...Obama insists US only a junior partner in war yet US training rebels inside Libya...what is the real plan? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
SYRIA BOILS: More protests, more dead...Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas all in play with this revolution. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Syria and Iran.
HOUR #2: QURAN KILLINGS: US pastor burns Quran, incites killings in Afghanistan...why in Afghanistan? Why now? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.
OBAMA DOCTRINE: Thousands dead in Ivory Coast...UN forces overwhelmed...Is Obama going to help here, just like Libya? VTA special report.

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03.27.11

HOUR #1: LIBYA EXPLAINED: Obama poised to address world on Libya, 1.5 weeks after ordering attack...Will the US get Gaddafi? Will the US succeed? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
GET GADDAFI? Should the US kill Gaddafi? We'll ask Libyans.
SYRIA ON THE BRINK: Clashes intensify, protesters killed...American interests in play, Iran threatened. What happens if Syria falls to revolution? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Damascus.
HOUR #2: RADIATION IN SEA: Japan's meltdown continues...food, tap water and sea water tainted. Hear from VTA's "citizen jounalists in Japan.
YEMEN ON THE BRINK: President warns if he goes, al Qaeda steps in...True? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Yemen.

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03.20.11

HOUR #1: US STRIKES LIBYA: 112 missiles launched...Obama downplays US position....4th US war front in Middle East. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya, UK, France and US.
HOUR #2: MELTDOWN: Japan sees improvement at 1 reactor, but radiation now in water, plants. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Japan.

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3.12.11

HOUR #1: ANOTHER CHERNOBYL?: Nuclear meltdown in Japan...Is the government downplaying the threat? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Japan.
LESSONS FROM CHERNOBYL: VTA special report.
LIBYA FORGOTTON: World attention turns to Japan...Gaddafi winning...Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
HOUR #2: MUSLIM SCRUTINY: US hearings test Obama's Muslim Outreach...Unfair or overdue? VTA special report.

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02.27.11

HOUR #1: BATTLE LIBYA: Showdown in Tripoli...Blood, death promised by all sides...Obama breaks silence, calls for Gaddafi's ouster...Who will win? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Libya.
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD: Is it all about Arab nations? What about Castro? Mugabe? Kim? VTA special report.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD:
Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: DICTATOR PLAYBOOK: Why Gaddafi is different and why his fall is different than Egypt, Tunisia.
HOMEGROWN TERROR: Saudi in Texas busted for terror plot...Is it another Saudi problem? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Saudi Arabia.
ANDERSON AGAIN: CNN star still exploiting scuffle, fooling Americans. VTA special report.

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02.13.11

HOUR #1: EXIT EGYPT, ENTER IRAN: Obama hopes to use Egypt as leverage against Iran...Green Party plans protests in Tehran...Does Obama have a chance? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."
NOW WHAT? Who runs Egypt? Should U.S. keep sending money? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Cairo.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: REVOLUTIONARY ROAD: Algeria? Yemen? Will more countries fall? VTA special report with "citizen journalists" throughout Middle East.
MUSHARRAF GUILTY? Arrest warrant issued for ex Pak leader...Did he kill Bhutto? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.
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02.06.11

HOUR #1: MUBARAK SURVIVES: Use of violence tardy but effective...How long can protesters last? What moves does Mubarak still hold? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Cairo.
'MUBARAK MUST STAY':
Obama envoy backs Mubarak. Why? Hear from VTA's Egyptian "citizen journalists."
HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH:
How do supporters of these groups view Egypt? Do they support Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Gaza and Lebanon.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD:
Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq

HOUR #2: ISRAEL UNDER PRESSURE:
What is Israel doing to affect the Egypt outcome? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Jerusalem.

ANDERSON & OPRAH:
American media turn the Egypt crisis into an episode of Oprah....Mubarak orchestrates. VTA special report.

'MULTICULTURALISM HAS FAILED':
UK PM 2nd Euro leader to announce. What does it mean? Can it co-exist with Obama's Muslim Outreach? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalist" in UK.

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01.30.11

EGYPT ON EDGE: Police and Army used against each other in attempt to control crowds...Mubarak installs junta...Obama plays possum.

VTA Special Report: "Citizen journalists" in Cairo join Tony, describe terror of defending homes. "Western media are under-reporting...have no clue" say Egyptians.

Next Step: Find out what al-Qaeda plans for Egypt when former Egyptian terrorist talks to Tony. How did Tucson tragedy affect Obama's response to Egypt? If Mubarak falls, what happens to Israel? Yemen? Others? "Citizen journalists" throughout Middle East talk to Tony.

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01.23.11

HOUR #1: TUNISIA STICKS: Revolution holds...Ben Ali's family flees to Canada...Obama quiet. How will this affect US foreign policy? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" throughout Middle East.

IRAN TALKS BUST:
Negotiations fruitless...Nothing else scheduled...Now what? Hear from VTA's Iranian "citizen journalists."

GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD:
Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq

HOUR #2: HU CARES?:
Not the Chinese...President Hu makes clear that Obama needs more leverage...China happy to wait on American demands. VTA special report.

EYE ON AF-PAK:
Karzai scrambles parliament...More signs of corruption...Obama's deadline looms. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul

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01.16.11

OUR #1: REVOLUTION: Tunisia in turmoil...US ally against terror...Why did no one see it coming? Will there be a ripple effect? Hear from VTA's "ctizien journalists" throughout Middle East.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
HOUR #2: TUCSON FRAUD: Shooting hi-jacked by media, polticians, and business...Foreigners ask why? VTA special report.

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01.09.11

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01.02.11

HOUR #1: GATHERING STORM: More terror arrests in Europe...Alleged plot to attack newspaper in Denmark...Can the Free World sustain this onslaught? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe.
CHRISTIAN ATTACK: Suicide bomber in Egypt...Riots in the streets after 23 killed. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Egypt.
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: Obama pushes for US Troops in Pakistan...Will it happen? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Islamabad.

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12.19.10

HOUR #1: AF-PAK 3.0: Obama evaluates strategy...What do Afghans think? Pakistanis? The Talib? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul and Islamabad.
SURRENDER? N. Korea threatens S. Korea, S. Korea blinks...delays war games over 'weather'. Why does S. Korea cower to Kim Jong-il? Why does Obama support? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Seoul.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: HAS THE WAR STARTED? Computer virus...Dead scientists...Is the CIA waging war inside Iran? Hear from VTA's Iranian voices.
WIKI FREE: Assange out of jail...Sweden fights for extradition...US pursues case...B of A blocks payments. VTA special report.

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12.12.10

HOUR #1: CHRISTMAS JIHAD: Stockholm bombed...coordinated attack...1 dead, 2 injured...suicide bomber likely. Is this what Europe has been worried about? Is there more? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Sweden.
WIKI: Assange jailed...global criticism of US builds...PayPal, Amazon, Visa all block Wiki...were they pressured by Obama? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe, Africa, Middle East.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: VENEZUELAN MISSILE CRISIS?: Is Iran sending missiles to Caracas? Response to NATO shield? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalist" in Caracas.

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12.05.10

HOUR #1: THE BIG LEAK: Wiki rocks the world...US scrambles to control damage...US diplomats may be fired, re-assigned...Where does the US go? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Pakistan, Iran and Yemen.
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: Obama in Afghanistan...Karzai doesn't meet with prez...phone call instead. Can war be won with Obama feuding with Karzai? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Kabul.

 

11.28.10


GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: POPE, CONDOMS: Vatican stunner...Benedict supports condoms in certain situations...Why? How? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Rome.
ROYAL WEDDING: Why do Americans care so much about UK Royals? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UK.

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11. 21.10

HOUR #1: NEW NATO: Russia on-board in Af-Pak and with missile shield...Af-Pak exit date extended...Karzai balks. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Russia, Kabul and D.C.
NEW NUKES: N Korea unveils new nuke plant...how did US miss it? VTA special report.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD: Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: POPE, CONDOMS: Vatican stunner...Benedict supports condoms in certain situations...Why? How? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Rome.
ROYAL WEDDING: Why do Americans care so much about UK Royals? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in UK.

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11.14.10

HOUR #1: AMERICA VS THE WORLD: Obama rebuffed at G20...Europe, China stand against US economic strategy...Who's right? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Europe.
EYE ON AF-PAK: What now for Obama? What effect will mid-terms have? 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: THE NEXT GREECE?: Ireland on the brink...Eurozone preps bailout...what happened? How will it affect US? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Dublin.

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11.07.10

HOUR #1: EAT, PRAY, LOVE: Obama in India after 'shellacking'. . .declares deal that creates 50k American jobs. . .Michelle dances Bollywood. Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in India.
AWLAKI APB: Yemen wants American al-Qaeda chief dead or alive. . .Sends out army. Can he be caught? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Sanaa.
GOOD MORNING BAGHDAD:
Iraqi Ghazwan al-Mukhtar joins Tony for his weekly segment.
Email Ghazwan: vtafrombaghdad@hotmail.com
Ghazwan's blog: voicesfromiraq
HOUR #2: 'SHELLACKING': US voters repudiate Obama. . .What does this mean for Obama's foreign policy? Hear from VTA's "citizen journalists" in Africa, Europe and Middle East.

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