Daniel & Tim talk with writer & poet Brian Turner, who served seven years in the US Army. He served in Iraq and in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Brian's new book, "My Life as a Foreign Country," is a memoir, and in this conversation, he explains the visions & dreams in the book and how he was able to channel the lives of soldiers of past conflicts. http://www.brianturner.org/
Brian Turner reads the poem of the week, "Insignia," which touches upon the topic of sexual assault of women in the military. It comes from his 2010 collection, "Phantom Noise."
Plus, Daniel & Tim reflect on their travels, and how they often feel like foreigners in a country as familiar as Mexico.
Aired March 8, 2015.