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Broadcasting for the Middle East

Can radio help change America's image in the Middle East? Broadcasting in the Arabic and Farsi languages, US-sponsored Radio Sawa and Radio Farda are providing American pop music and news, and reaching millions of people in Arab nations and Iran. What has their impact been? General Manager Ruth Seymour speaks with Norm Pattiz, the man who helped develop the networks.

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KCRW placeholderBy Sarah Spitz • Jan 28, 2003 • 1 min read

Can radio help change America's image in the Middle East? Broadcasting in the Arabic and Farsi languages, US-sponsored Radio Sawa and Radio Farda are providing American pop music and news, and reaching millions of people in Arab nations and Iran. What has their impact been? General Manager Ruth Seymour speaks with Norm Pattiz, the man who helped develop the networks.

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    Sarah Spitz

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    Culture