IAVA in the News: Radio

The Brian Lehrer Show: Communities Affected by Fort Hood

WNYC's Brian Lehrer delved into the tragic situation that unfolded at Fort Hood with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Legislative Associate Tom Tarantino, an Iraq veteran. Tarantino explained to Lehrer the scope of this tragedy and the impact this instance of violence will have on military families. Tarantino also highlighted the resilience of such families, the diversity within the U.S. military and the support network among troops. ‪Click here to listen to the full interview.

Air America: Inadequate Health Care Among Many Challenges Facing Today’s Veterans

October 20

Air America’s Ana Marie Cox used the IAVA issue report “Women Warriors: Supporting ‘She Who Has Borne the Battle’” as a platform to put the needs of female troops front and center. As IAVA Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff tells Cox on her program “The Inside Story,” the issues affecting women servicemembers have long been overlooked and underreported by the media.

NPR's The Takeaway: Increased Sexual Assault in the Military

October 14

A segment on NPR's The Takeaway focused on the newest issue report by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, "Women Warriors: Supporting She 'Who Has Borne the Battle.'" The report is a comprehensive overview of the unique and urgent service and homecoming challenges facing female troops and veterans. NPR delved into the report's data regarding sexual assaults — which increased nine percent last year — with the report's author and IAVA Deputy Policy Director for Research Erin Mulhall and Army Sgt. Cara Hammer, who served in Iraq and works as a Veteran Support Associate at IAVA.

BBC: Home From Afghanistan

October 8

IAVA Membership Assistant Adam Bryant dispelled some misconceptions about serving in Afghanistan on the BBC’s “The World.” Bryant joined the BBC to put the eight-year-old conflict into perspective and share his experience in Afghanistan, especially his civil affairs work to build roads, schools and wells. Bryant ‪used the opportunity to advocate for greater services for veterans upon their return from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Air America Media: IAVA's Adam Bryant Discusses Afghan War Anniversary

October 8

IAVA Membership Assistant Adam Bryant joined the The Ron Reagan Show on Air America to mark the eighth year since the start of the war in Afghanistan. Bryant discussed a wide range of topics. In this segment, Bryant tells Ronald that an important component of the strategy in Afghanistan should be ensuring that the VA has the resources to take care of veterans at the end of their service. Click here to listen to a segment of the interview.

NPR's The Takeaway: The War in Afghanistan: Veterans' Stories

October 7

National Public Radio's The Takeaway recently spoke to IAVA spokesperson Specialist Marco Reininger for this interview about the eighth anniversary of the U.S. sending troops to Afghanistan. Rieninger shares his reasons for enlisting in the military and thoughts on the war in Afghanistan today. Click here to listen to the interview.

NPR: Marines Find Afghan Mission Is A Matter Of Trust

August 25

Read about conditions on the ground in Afghanistan and how the Marines are building relationships the Afghan people. Also included is commentary from IAVA's Todd Bowers, who is currently deployed to that region. See him in action with a corresponding slideshow!

NPR's The Takeaway: Moonwalking in Baghdad

June 29

National Public Radio's The Takeaway recently spoke to IAVA Member Veteran Don Gomez for this interview about the discrepancies in U.S. media coverage of Michael Jackson's sudden death versus U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraqi cities. Click here to listen to the interview or read the original column below.

Newsweek On Air: Remember Iraq, War Stories

June 8

Newsweek On Air spoke to IAVA Executive Director and Founder Paul Rieckhoff for this interview previewing comedian Stephen Colbert's unprecedented broadcast of his Comedy Central show, "The Colbert Report," from Baghdad, Iraq.

The Stephanie Miller Show: U.S. Soldier's Rampage in Iraq

May 12

IAVA's Chief Legislative Counsel Patrick Campbell joined The Stephanie Miller Show for this interview about the implications of the Camp Liberty tragedy and the measures the Department of Defense can take to alleviate troops' combat stress.