Reprogramming Child Jihadists
Wednesday, August 25 2010
Reprogramming Child Jihadists
Feriha Peracha <<More
When psychologist Feriha Peracha was asked to assess a handful of boys rescued from Islamic militants, she had no idea it would lead to a life changing project - a school designed to undo the training they'd gotten to be informants, fighters and suicide bombers. Feriha talks with Dick Gordon about the difficulties she encountered, and what she's doing to ensure they don't become radicalized again. The school is in Northern Pakistan which has seen severe flooding, a new challenge because in the chaos Taliban militants might seize the opportunity to move back into the area.
Summer on the Farm
Rama Hughes <<More
Rama Hughes was in graduate school training to be an art teacher when he dropped out to pursue a childhood dream: working on a farm. Though it took this city-raised guy awhile to get used to the rural life, he eventually found his rhythm among his fellow farmhands. Along with learning about raising vegetables, he was also introduced to the finer points of skinny dipping and became a local guru of pop culture. Rama joins Dick Gordon to talk about his job and how it inspired him to return to art and teaching.
- Check out some of Rama's drawings
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