Technically Political

In this episode, we continue our discussion on Afghanistan, look into COVID measures and policies, and briefly talk about the upcoming visit from the Israeli Prime Minister and the changes to US Asylum cases. For more information on the stories we talk about, check out the sources below: Afghanistan: US cannot ensure safe passage to Kabul airport, embassy says How Russia is reacting to US withdrawal from Afghanistan The latest on Afghanistan as Taliban take charge COVID: As U.S. promotes booster shots against Covid, moral questions arise over vaccine equity 'We're going to do both': White House argues it can offer booster shots to Americans while sharing vaccines globally Biden says his administration will take on GOP governors blocking masks in schools 'Irrational zealotry': GOP governors in standoff with schools over masks Israeli Prime Minister: Tensions high, Biden invites Israel's new PM to Washington Asylum System: US moves to cut backlog of asylum cases at US-Mexico border Click here for legal disclaimers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arya-shoa/support

Welcome to the first episode of Technically Political! In this episode, we discuss the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Texas democrats, and the upcoming vote on several bills in the US House of Representatives. For more information on the stories we talk about, check out the sources below: Afghanistan: Kabul airport plunges into chaos as Taliban patrol capital There's A Bipartisan Backlash To How Biden Handled The Withdrawal From Afghanistan Timeline of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan (State Dept. Document) Afghanistan's military collapse: Illicit deals and mass desertions GOP hits Biden despite divides over Afghanistan withdrawal Texas Democrats: Texas Supreme Court rules state House Democrats can be arrested to force attendance at Capitol Judge signs order temporarily blocking arrest of quorum-busting Texas Democrats Texas Supreme Court sides with GOP, says law allows arrest of absent lawmakers Texas Supreme Court Ruling (Texas Courts Document) EXPLAINER: What's in the Texas GOP's voting bills? Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill GOP governor threatens to arrest Democrats who left state US House Bills: House Dems plan budget vote next week, defying moderates House Democratic leaders press for party unity on passing infrastructure plan Senate Passes $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan, Advancing Safety Net Expansion Click here for legal disclaimers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arya-shoa/support

Welcome to Technically Political, a podcast by Arya Shoa. Listen now to learn more about this new podcast, and be sure to subscribe so you're ready for the first episode! Launching Summer 2021 Music Credits: The Epic 2 by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5384-the-epic-2- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arya-shoa/support