Michael Ware

Journalist

Mar 2006

TIME: Exclusive: Iraqi Commander Says, "We Didn't Find a Mosque" (& reaction)

After a bloody raid against anti-U.S. militias in Baghdad, the war of words rages on
 
By MICHAEL WARE / BAGHDAD

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Real Time: Life in Baghdad



Michael appears via video from Baghdad (where it is 7 a.m. Saturday morning) to discuss the current situation. An excellent interview.

Length: 8:40

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TIME: On Scene -- Highs and Lows in Baghdad  

What does it actually mean to win the war in Iraq?
 
By MICHAEL WARE / BAGHDAD

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AC: Continuation of media discussion



Anderson, in New Orleans, continues last night’s discussion with Michael, Nic Robertson, Hugh Hewlitt, and additionally, blogger Michael Yon.
 
Length: 9:23

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AC: Blame the media



Anderson interviews Michael (in Baghdad) as well as Nic Robertson (likewise) and conservative talk-show host Hugh Hewlitt (NOT in Iraq) regarding the Bush administration’s attempt to paint the dissatisfaction of the American public over the war in Iraq as just a response to the media’s negativity.

Length: 9:03

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CBS: Insurgency plans



Michael does a special report for CBS News regarding the insurgents' plans and the on-going debate on whether there is a civil war yet.

Length: 2:16

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TSR: Year Four in Iraq begins



Michael, back in Baghdad, appeared on The Situation Room to reflect on the first three years of the war and look ahead to year four.

Length: 6:35

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MSNBC: Chris Matthews -- 6:43

Michael did a phone interview with Chris Matthews during "Operation Swarmer," the air assault on Samarra in March of 2006. Stock video was shown during most of the interview, interspersed with this photo:



MSNBC -- 6:43

TIME: Iraq's Turn for the Worse Brings U.S. and Baathists Closer

TIME Baghdad Bureau Chief Michael Ware reflects on the changes he sees in Iraq after a two month furlough.
 
By MICHAEL WARE / BAGHDAD

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60 Minutes: Battle of Tal'Afar



On March 12, 2006, 60 Minutes did a piece on the battle at Tal’Afar. Michael is interviewed and much of the footage he recorded of the battle is used.

Length: 11:28

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