The Leonard Lopate Show: The Psychology of War

The Leonard Lopate Show

The Psychology of War

Friday, March 21, 2003

(Jen Sloan/WNYC)

New Yorker war correspondent Hendrick Hertzberg shares his views on the current international situation. Plus, Anthony Swofford, former front-line infantry marine in the first Gulf War and author of Jarhead, discusses his experiences in Saudi Arabia.

Hendrick Hertzberg

New Yorker war correspondent Hendrick Hertzberg shares his views on the current international situation.

Music:: "Betty's Lament" by Isan

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Anthony Swofford

Anthony Swofford, former front-line infantry marine in the first Gulf War and author of Jarhead, discusses his experiences in Saudi Arabia.

Music: "Wax Off" by Kodo
"Pole Tricks" by Japancakes

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Lawrence LeShan

For many people the war in Iraq seemed inevitable and reaching any sort of peaceful resolution impossible. Former military psychologist Lawrence LeShan doesn’t seem to think so. He explains why understanding the apparent psychological need for war could be a key to preventing conflict.

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