Apr 29
Yankee Air Museum Seeks Funds for New Home
by: Pat BatchellerPlan would use portion of old Willow Run bomber plant, which could be demolished otherwise.
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Craig sits down with Saeed Khan, Lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, to discuss the growing tensions between Syria and Israel and what the recent attacks could mean for Syria's on-going civil war.
Plan would use portion of old Willow Run bomber plant, which could be demolished otherwise.
The LOAC arises from a desire among civilized nations to prevent unnecessary suffering and destruction while not impeding the effective waging of war. A part of public international law, LOAC regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. It also aims to protect civilians, prisoners of war, the wounded, sick, and shipwrecked. LOAC applies to international armed conflicts and in the conduct of military operations and related activities in armed conflict, however such conflicts are characterized.
What Action should the Us Take in Syria? Is there any line in the sand that if crossed would make you think our troops should be involved? Wayne State University Lecturer, Saeed Khan, joins Craig to ponder where the latest events in Syria may take the U.S. and the implications.
Macomb County's defense economy could feel the pain if automatic budget cuts happen.
Craig sits down with WSU Department of History and Lecturer in the Department of Near East & Asian Studies Saeed Khan to discuss drones and Pakistan.
Last week, the Craig Fahle Show had a discussion about how the Vietnam experiences of John Kerry and Chuck Hagel could inform their point of view toward U.S. policy. Today, Craig Fahle & WDET's Rob St. Mary talk about Vietnam in film and what it says to us about our own feelings on the war, the people who fought it and recent war film.
The Pentagon has announced that it will now allow women on the front lines of battle. Craig speaks with National Women's Law Center Founder and Co-President, Nancy Duff Campbell about the decision and takes comments from listeners.
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Larry Korb will speak Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on budgeting issues with national security and foreign policy. Korb, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and a Senior Adviser to the Center for Defense Information, talks with Craig about his upcoming lecture hosted by the The World Affairs Council of Detroit.
The American Civil Liberties Union and four female members of the U.S. military are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the ban against women serving in direct combat positions.
Paul J. Springer is an assistant professor of comparative military studies at the Air Command and Staff College, located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Springer discusses autonomous weapons with Craig and Wayne State University's Fred Pearson, a professor of political science and the director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
In 1988, Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Errol Morris’s film “The Thin Blue Line” helped to release an innocent man from Texas’s death row. Today, his latest book – “A Wilderness of Error: the Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald” – could do the same. Morris’s book investigates a murder case that put the Green Beret doctor behind bars for the killing of his family in North Carolina in 1970. The story was the basis for two other books and a popular 1984 TV mini-series called “Fatal Vision”. Morris spoke to WDET’s Rob St. Mary about his book, the nature of truth and how his investigation shows MacDonald should be released from prison.
Rear Admiral Gregory Nosal of the U.S. Navy speaks with WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen about Detroit Navy Week and the War of 1812 Bicentennial.
Director of Alliance for Immigration Rights and Reform Ryan Bates, Christian Ramirez, Human Rights Director at Alliance San Diego and Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dawud Walid join Craig to discuss the Civil Rights Audit that was requested by eleven members of Congress.
The federal government is suing the state of Michigan for not delivering absentee ballots to some members of the U.S. military.
Sadakat Kadri, Author of "Heaven on Earth: A Journey through Shari'a Law From Deserts of Ancient Arabia to the Streets of the Modern Muslim World" joins Saeed Khan to talk about Shari'a Law in today's world.
It’s been almost a decade since Detroit artist Niagara has hosted a new show of work in her hometown. Her latest show “War Paint” opens at Re:View Contemporary Gallery in Midtown Detroit, Saturday night. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Niagara recently about her newest series of images featuring femme fatales lacing up their boots in a World War Two era style born out of her love of history.
Congress is considering fighting such attacks by allowing private companies and agencies like the FBI to share information – something privacy advocates fear could give the government unprecedented access to private internet accounts.
Craig speaks with Paul Ryan, Chair of the Michigan Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, about what his agency is doing to help National Guard members and Reservists and their employers.
Congress’ difficulty in crafting a compromise budget agreement is threatening to trigger across–the-board cuts in government programs – a process known as “sequestration.”
Detroit poet M.L. Liebler recently returned to Detroit following 10 days of teaching, writing, and traveling throughout in Afghanistan.
Located about an hour and a half northwest of Detroit, Byron is a small town with a one block business district. But in terms of its veterans, Byron has a big claim to fame...
In remembrance of those who have lost their lives in service of our country, WDET’s Laura Weber examines the cultural significance of the upcoming holiday and speaks with a friend about his experiences during four tours of duty.
Craig Fahle Show listeners weigh in on America's future involvement in Afghanistan
Federal officials have circulated security bulletins warning al Qaeda may attempt new attacks this week – as revenge for the year-old killing of Osama bin Laden.
The U-S Army is unveiling a new laboratory research complex in Warren to develop alternative energy sources for military vehicles.
This year Memorial Day takes place on Monday, May 28th.
For many, Memorial Day marks the start of summer and barbeque season. But, the holiday is more than just a day off. It's a day to remember Americans who have died while serving the nation.
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The U-S Justice Department has suffered a blow from a federal judge in Detroit today (Tues.) The judge acquitted seven members of a Michigan militia on trial for allegedly plotting to violently overthrow the government.
WDET's Amy Miller speaks with the Director Olivier Morel about Best Documentary Film at the Uptown Film Festival On the Bridge.
The prosecution has rested its case in the federal trail of members of a Michigan militia charged with trying to overthrow the government.
A trial continues in Michigan for members of a militia accused of plotting to overthrow the government. Defense attorneys claim the FBI was in essence trying to entrap the militia members into criminal activity…
In light of recent reports, alleging that a United States Army Sergeant stalked and killed at least 16 Afghan civilians, Craig discusses the timetable of withdrawing U.S. troops from the region and asks listeners to call-in.
The man who pleaded guilty to using a bomb hidden in his underwear to try and blow-up an airliner bound for Detroit wants a new lawyer. He says he wants an attorney who is Muslim.
Congressman Hansen Clarke joins Craig to discuss the City of Detroit's current financial struggles. He also talks about a bill he recently introduced in the Legislature to improve distribution of educational benefits to veterans.
As you know, it's Veteran's Day. And while it is always important to honor our soldiers for their sacrifice, it is also important to support the troops after they come home. Join us on The Craig Fahle Show as we discuss Operation Homefront, a service for veterans in need. Guests will be Operation Homefront's Michigan Chapter President, Sarah Davis and Gary Aten with the Michigan Office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
As America commemorates Veterans Day, a local man has written a book about his father’s life as a soldier in World War Two and the challenges he faced when he returned home.
The federal government announced last week that it is looking into the possibility of testing Anthrax vaccine on children. With that in mind, Craig talks with Bio-defense expert, Brian Jackson. He is a Senior Physical Scientist with the Rand Corporation. They discuss the vaccine and the status of the country's bio-defenses.
Craig discusses President Obama's plan to pull out US troops from Iraq by the end of 2011. Listeners call-in to share their thoughts.
Man accused of trying to blow up flight to Detroit enters plea.
The man accused of trying to detonate explosives hidden in his underwear to bring down a jet airplane two years ago is in the midst of federal court proceedings in Detroit. A pool of prospective jurors are being asked whether they can separate actual evidence from the massive media coverage surrounding the case…
Michigan’s senior U.S. senator says he believes the President is changing both the substance of the ideas he’s offering and the tone he’s taking with the GOP.
Eight candidates vying for the GOP presidential nomination squared off in Orlando, Florida. Who were the winners and losers? Listeners have their say with Craig.
Retired US Army Master Sergeant Jack B. Miller spent over 24 years in the United States Military. He shares his experiences of living through the era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
U.S. Representative Candice Miller co-sponsored legislation to make the Chief of the National Guard a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She argues the Guard deserves a seat at the table. The legislation could impact the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County.
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