Podcasts about Afghan

There isn't a single country in the world that recognizes the Taliban as a legitimate government. And neither do many Afghans. One year after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, reporter Najib Aminy checks back in with a teacher from Kabul named Aysha, who fled to the U.K. She was one of the 120,000 people airlifted out of the country as the Taliban took control. Like many other Afghan refugees, she's frustrated that the Taliban's leadership has resulted in having to leave her home country behind. While the Biden administration has claimed to welcome refugees from both Afghanistan and Ukraine, the process for people fleeing the two countries has been unequal. To gain temporary entry to the United States, more than 66,000 Afghans applied through a process called humanitarian parole. But the hurdles for Afghans are huge, including monthslong wait times, piles of paperwork and a steep cost ($575 per person). In contrast, after Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States created a special humanitarian parole process for Ukrainians caught in the conflict – it can be filed online and has no application fee. Government records reveal that only 123 Afghan humanitarian parole applicants have been approved, compared with 68,000 Ukrainian applicants.  Guest host Ike Sriskandarajah and Aminy then head to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where $7 billion in assets belonging to Afghanistan has sat frozen since the Taliban took control of the country last year. Aminy talks with Shah Mehrabi, an economist who sits on the governing board of the Afghan central bank, who says that without access to those assets, the country's economy is headed toward collapse. The Biden administration is in a complicated position as it considers whether to release the money – and how to do it without aiding the Taliban.  Obaidullah Baheer is a lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan who is trying to bring the Taliban and its critics together to chart a future for the country. For Baheer, Afghan politics is personal – his grandfather served as prime minister of the country and is accused of committing war crimes that killed thousands of civilians. With that weight of personal history, Baheer is organizing Afghans to figure out how to resolve the conflicts at the heart of the country today.  Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us onTwitter,Facebook andInstagram

This month marks one year since the U.S. withdrawal of military forces from Afghanistan, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghan nationals since last August. Now, one teen refugee is pursuing her musical dreams thanks to a guitar donated through a youth-led organization in Phoenix. PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' Alexis Schmidt reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, The Atlantic reporter Caitlin Dickerson discusses her in-depth investigation into the Trump administration's policy to separate families at the border. Then, we look at a teenage Afghan refugee's dream of becoming a musician, one year after the Taliban takeover. Plus, author Sophia Nelson shares the life lessons she learned during the pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Eric Sirakian recently made his Broadway debut in "The Kite Runner" as both Hassan and Sohrab. With stage credits such as "The Jungle", "Twelfth Night", "The Comedy of Errors", and "Pericles", Eric is definitely putting the extracurriculars he did at Yale and his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art into good practice. He recalls his first acting class and being introduced to London's West End shows by his aunt and uncle, which helped him realize his passion for acting and gave him the push to pursue it as a career. He shares what it was like to attend school in London and New York and the difference between the two. Eric talks about how he got the role for “The Kite Runner” and how the entire process was done on Zoom, the preparation and research he did for his roles, including Afghan cooking and music. He talks more about his training, including how to deal with heavy subject matters and pushing himself to the extremes in a safe environment. He shares that he's been doing transcendental meditation for more than five years now, the difference between acting and therapy and that acting is “in service of something.” Eric Sirakian is a first-generation Armenian-American actor who graduated from Yale and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He starred in podcast series, "The Effect" and "Passenger List", and short films such as "Deadpan" and "Nightswims". He is set to appear in the upcoming TV mini-series, "Masters of the Air", and the Netflix movie, "Havoc". Eric is also making his Broadway debut in "The Kite Runner" as Hassan and Sohrab. His other stage credits include "The Jungle" (West End), "Twelfth Night", "The Comedy of Errors", and "Pericles" (Shakespeare's Globe). Connect with Eric: Twitter: @ericsirakian Instagram: @esirakia  Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 15 marks the one year anniversary of Zamzama Safi's escape from Afghanistan. The former translator for U.S. forces discusses her new life in St. Peters, Missouri, and her continued worry for her family still living in Afghanistan.

Once Afghanistan's Sikh population numbered more than 100,000 in the 1970's. Today, it's estimated around only 100 Sikhs remain, following the return to Taliban rule. The BBC's Kawoon Khamoush speaks to those who have been forced to leave in recent years. Producer: Nina Robinson

Afghanistan has, for centuries, been at the center of the world. Long before the U.S. invasion — before the U.S. was even a nation — countless civilizations intersected there, weaving together a colorful tapestry of foods, languages, ethnicities and visions of what Afghanistan was and could be. The story of Afghanistan is too often told from the perspective of outsiders who tried to invade it (and always failed) earning it the nickname "Graveyard of Empires." In this episode, we're shifting the perspective. We'll journey through the centuries alongside Afghan mystical poets. We'll turn the radio dial to hear songs of love and liberation. We'll meet the queen who built the first primary school for girls in the country. And we'll take a closer look at Afghanistan's centuries-long experiment to create a unified nation.

...Plus, Afghan interpreter safe but still not settled in the U.S.

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In his new book "The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan", Elliot Ackerman, who served four combat tours in Afghanistan with the Marines and the CIA, writes of how his mission continued, in seeking to rescue an Afghan and his family from the country's fall to the Taliban.

For an update on the war in Ukraine, Fran Racioppi Jumped In with Daniel Elkins, CEO of Special Operations Association of America and our guest from Episode 33, where we covered SOAA's mission, his career as a Green Beret in the Special Forces, SOAA's commitment legislative advocacy and their work supporting Afghan refugees. SOAA just signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government to train their soldiers in basic combat fundamentals. They are one of the first non-profits to be authorized to officially train the Ukrainians and they're working on US government approval right now. Daniel and Fran talk Ukraine, SOAA's efforts in the region and the toll the war is taking on the people. We also circle back on Afghanistan, SOAA's calls for a full investigation and what they are doing to continue to support Afghan refugees. Learn more about SOAA and get involved at SOAA.org. Follow them on social media @soaaorg. Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website and check out our video YouTube versions of all episodes here. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-Daniel credits his time serving at the US embassy in Ukraine for his dedication to the Ukrainian people and their fight (5:02)-To meet the demand for soldiers, Ukraine was forced to reduce its basic training time to under a week for new soldiers. (7:37)-SOAA is following a deliberate certification process to ensure they are fully authorized by the US government to conduct training of the Ukrainian forces. (9:40)-SOAA is calling for a full investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal and the lasting affects on the Afghan refugees. (14:41) Quotes:-“When everything kicked off I knew we were going to be a part of it.” (5:53)-”That's really what SOAA's all about, it's about being able to bring the ground truth back to the halls of congress.” (6:45)-”The fighting force that's now going to the front is well equipped…but they're lacking trainers to teach them basic soldiering skills.” (8:34)-”We have the ability to move the needle now and that's what we're going to do.” (13:55)“We were successful from August to the end of January in helping rescue about 7000 of our Afghan allies and American citizens and their families.” (15:27)-”How did it happen and now is the time to ask that question.” (16:14)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike's, 18A Fitness, & Analytix Solutions.

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Political division in the U.S. is worsening, with Americans segmenting further from each other and disagreement becoming more prevalent than unity. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has a goal to dispel this negativity and reflect what he believes is the true identity of America in his new book, “America: A Redemption Story.” Fox News' Dana Perino sits down with Sen. Scott on the Rundown to discuss some key stories he shares from his humble beginnings in South Carolina, the people who helped him in times of need, and his path to the U.S. Senate. He explains the negative impact of polarization and partisan media and the influence unity can have in building a more resilient nation.   August marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. The move was highly controversial as the Taliban quickly seized power in Kabul following the collapse of the Afghan government. As chaos escalated, a suicide bomber attacked the Hamid Karzai International Airport, killing U.S. service members and Afghan civilians alike. Zainullah "Zak" Zaki was able to flee the country. He served as a translator for Marine Major Tom Schueman during the war in Afghanistan. They join the Rundown to discuss their story from their new book, "Always Faithful," the Taliban's ongoing threats against Zak, and why they're tirelessly working to ensure secure U.S. citizenship for Zak.   Plus, commentary from co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend and Host of ‘The Will Cain Podcast' Will Cain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political division in the U.S. is worsening, with Americans segmenting further from each other and disagreement becoming more prevalent than unity. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has a goal to dispel this negativity and reflect what he believes is the true identity of America in his new book, “America: A Redemption Story.” Fox News' Dana Perino sits down with Sen. Scott on the Rundown to discuss some key stories he shares from his humble beginnings in South Carolina, the people who helped him in times of need, and his path to the U.S. Senate. He explains the negative impact of polarization and partisan media and the influence unity can have in building a more resilient nation.   August marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. The move was highly controversial as the Taliban quickly seized power in Kabul following the collapse of the Afghan government. As chaos escalated, a suicide bomber attacked the Hamid Karzai International Airport, killing U.S. service members and Afghan civilians alike. Zainullah "Zak" Zaki was able to flee the country. He served as a translator for Marine Major Tom Schueman during the war in Afghanistan. They join the Rundown to discuss their story from their new book, "Always Faithful," the Taliban's ongoing threats against Zak, and why they're tirelessly working to ensure secure U.S. citizenship for Zak.   Plus, commentary from co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend and Host of ‘The Will Cain Podcast' Will Cain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our HerStory series is very special to us. We research brave, trailblazing, fascinating women in history we would love for you to know about. Have a seat and listen to how amazing this week's woman is.   This week we highlight Nahid-i-Shahid. Nahid Shahid was a brave Afghan heroine who fought for her country's freedom.… The post Episode #110: HerStory is History: Nahid-i-Shahid, narrated by Mandi Benecke appeared first on Beyond Picket Fences.

ABOUT MARINE MAJOR TOM SCHUEMAN, ZAINULLA ZAKI AND ALWAYS FAITHFULBand of Brothers meets Argo in this dramatic and heartfelt dual memoir of the war in Afghanistan told by two men from opposite worlds.Always Faithful entwines the stories of Marine Major Tom Schueman, and his friend and Afghan interpreter, Zainullah "Zak" Zaki, as they describe their parallel lives, converging paths, and unbreakable bond in the face of overwhelming danger, culminating in Zak and his family's harrowing escape from Kabul. In August of 2021, just days shy of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, America ended its longest war. The speed of the Afghanistan's fall was so stunning that thousands of Afghan citizens who had helped American forces over the course of two decades-and had been promised visas in return-were suddenly stranded, in extreme, imminent danger. As the world watched the shocking scenes of desperation at the Kabul airport in the final two weeks of August, Maj. Tom Schueman fought-both behind the scenes and through a social media campaign-to get his friend and former Afghan interpreter, Zak, out of Afghanistan before he and his family were discovered by the Taliban. When Zak and his family finally took off from the airport mere days before the US left the country, the years-long effort to get Zak to America culminated in two simple words on Instagram: "Wheels up."Now in Always Faithful, Tom and Zak tell the full story of the divergent paths that led them to Afghanistan, the dangerous road they walked together in service to America, and how their commitment to each other ended up saving them both. Brilliantly told in Tom's and Zak's alternating first person voices, Always Faithful tracks the parallel lives of these two men who each spent their childhoods in fear, peril, and poverty, and turned to war in attempt to build a meaningful future. On an inevitable course towards each other, their lives dovetail in Afghanistan's deadly Helmand Valley, where they formed a brotherhood that transcends even the most overwhelming of odds, eventually culminating in Zak's harrowing, eleventh-hour rescue.The end result is an intensely personal and uniquely ground-level account of Tom and Zak's experience,Always Faithful gives readers a 360-degree view of the war. At once provocative and heart pounding, their stories together form a microcosm of the complicated and lasting effects of America's longest war. Through their eyes and their experiences, they challenge readers to explore the legacy of the war for American and Afghan citizens alike, as we all collectively seek to understand whether twenty years of war was worth the price.REVIEWSIn plain old good writing, this book tells how two individuals fought the forces of the Taliban, Afghan corruption, and U.S. government bureaucracy to bring one interpreter's family to safety and freedom. It is a gripping and poignant story of quiet heroism, with a hair-raising ending. You will finish this book feeling triumphant for the few that got out, and angry and sad for the many we shamefully left behind. - Karl Marlantes, author of Matterhorn, What It Is Like to Go to War, and Deep RiverSchueman and Zaki offer a haunting account of the courage and sacrifices of U.S. troops alongside their Afghan partners over the past two decades. Amid the backdrop of America's longest war in history and hopes out of reach, their stories are a testament to the enduring human spirit. - U.S. Senator Dick DurbinA tremendous look inside the relationships forged in combat and the dedication and sacrifice of the Afghans and Marines who served side by side to gain a better future for Afghanistan. This book is honest, compelling, and full of suspense. This book is Honor, Courage, and Commitment at its finest. - Lieutenant General Lori Reynolds, United States Marine Corps (retired), former Deputy Commandant for InformationA classic, heartwarming story of two hardened warriors, one Afghan and the other American, who keep faith with each other and emerge triumphant from impending death. This incredible rescue shows what determined Americans can accomplish, despite government incompetence. A fitting metaphor for America's longest and most bungled war. - Bing West, bestselling author ofThe Last Platoon: A Novel of the Afghanistan WarWars are full of fascinating stories. As part literary memoir and part thriller, Always Faithful certainly is one of those. It's a book that demands attention. By telling the story from both an American and an Afghan perspective, Always Faithful offers a unique view within the literature of America's post-9/11 wars, which often lacks the voices of the people most affected. As we contemplate the meaning and value of twenty years of war, Tom Schueman and Zainullah Zaki offer us a path to understand the human cost of service in Afghanistan and the inherent bonds of our shared humanity. - Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of Gates of Fire and A Man at ArmsABOUT MAJOR TOM SCHUEMANMajor Tom Schueman served in Afghanistan for sixteen months, including the single bloodiest battle of the war in Afghanistan as a platoon commander with the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines in Helmand Province. Schueman redeployed to Afghanistan as a JTAC and advisor to the Afghan National Army while he was a member of First Reconnaissance Battalion. Schueman went on to get his master's in English literature at Georgetown University and teach English literature at the United States Naval Academy. He is currently a student at the Naval War College and remains on active duty. He is also the founder of the nonprofit Patrol Base Abbate.Book Available on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Always-Faithful-Afghanistan-Unshakable-Interpreter/dp/0063260611

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The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan by Elliot Ackerman A powerful and revelatory eyewitness account of the American collapse in Afghanistan, its desperate endgame, and the war's echoing legacy Elliot Ackerman left the American military ten years ago, but his time in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Marines and later as a CIA paramilitary officer marked him indelibly. When the Taliban began to close in on Kabul in August 2021 and the Afghan regime began its death spiral, he found himself pulled back into the conflict. Afghan nationals who had worked closely with the American military and intelligence communities for years now faced brutal reprisal and sought frantically to flee the country with their families. The official US government evacuation effort was a bureaucratic failure that led to a humanitarian catastrophe. With former colleagues and friends protecting the airport in Kabul, Ackerman joined an impromptu effort by a group of journalists and other veterans to arrange flights and negotiate with both Taliban and American forces to secure the safe evacuation of hundreds. These were desperate measures taken during a desperate end to America's longest war. For Ackerman, it also became a chance to reconcile his past with his present. The Fifth Act is an astonishing human document that brings the weight of twenty years of war to bear on a single week, the week the war ended. Using the dramatic rescue efforts in Kabul as his lattice, Ackerman weaves a personal history of the war's long progression, beginning with the initial invasion in the months after 9/11. It is a play in five acts, the fifth act being the story's tragic denouement, a prelude to Afghanistan's dark future. Any reader who wants to understand what went wrong with the war's trajectory will find a trenchant account here. But The Fifth Act also brings readers into close contact with a remarkable group of characters, American and Afghan, who fought the war with courage and dedication, and at great personal cost. Ackerman's story is a first draft of history that feels like a timeless classic.

Afghan women and LGBTQ+ people immediately felt the impact of the Taliban's return to power last year. But journalists trying to tell their stories could face intense and even violent backlash from the extremist group—like what happened to Lynne O'Donnell.  Guest: Lynne O'Donnell, columnist at Foreign Policy and former Afghanistan bureau chief for Agence France-Presse and the Associated Press. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Afghan women and LGBTQ+ people immediately felt the impact of the Taliban's return to power last year. But journalists trying to tell their stories could face intense and even violent backlash from the extremist group—like what happened to Lynne O'Donnell.  Guest: Lynne O'Donnell, columnist at Foreign Policy and former Afghanistan bureau chief for Agence France-Presse and the Associated Press. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean and Toby Harnden talk about the intricate details that went into First Casualty, developing a relationship with CIA Agent David, checking in with Afghan warlords and CIA agents 20 years after the mission (0:00), interviewing Abdul Rashid Dostum, an Afghan warlord (49:10) a lucky situation in Iraq in May 2004 (1:08:00), going to Afghanistan in 2020, developing his book proposal and his writing process (1:21:20)    Get 2 Know more about Toby Harnden https://tobyharnden.com/ Twitter: @tobyharnden   Instagram: @tobyharnden1 Facebook: tobyharndenauthor   Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook  Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our recording and sound equipment through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getting2knowupod Support the Getting 2 Know U Pod by SUBSCRIBING, RATING, AND REVIEWING when you listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-2-know-u-pod/id1502868247 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/686ov3pdhcVVaN4PXZeMHA?si=hE_tJlSkRii-kaSGcJgLUw&nd=1 Podbean: https://getting2knowupod.podbean.com/    

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Afghan women and LGBTQ+ people immediately felt the impact of the Taliban's return to power last year. But journalists trying to tell their stories could face intense and even violent backlash from the extremist group—like what happened to Lynne O'Donnell.  Guest: Lynne O'Donnell, columnist at Foreign Policy and former Afghanistan bureau chief for Agence France-Presse and the Associated Press. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg as they continue their week of special podcasts. Today, they take a grim look back at August 2021 and the disgraceful, chaotic, and deadly U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. They walk through the Biden administration's missteps before, during, and after the Taliban took control of Kabul. They also recognize the heroism of U.S. veterans who refused to leave their Afghan friends to the brutality of the Taliban and worked feverishly to get them out of the country. And they examine the ways that America's perceived weakness around the world has impacted events throughout the world.

As the US and NATO prepare to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan by the deadline of August 31, the evacuation of Afghan allies and partners quickly spins out of the control of Western governments. There is chaos as desperate crowds try to enter the airport in Kabul, where final evacuation flights are departing. Those lucky enough to make it over the high cement walls wait for hours on the tarmac under the hot sun with no food or water. This includes Fatima Faizi, an Afghan journalist working for the New York Times. Informal networks of foreign volunteers quickly spring up to help their Afghan friends and colleagues navigate the chaos and evacuate the country. Ultimately, for many Afghans, getting out comes down to who is in their WhatsApp contacts list. We want to hear from you. Please get in touch via our website, kabulfalling.com, where you can send a voice message, or tweet using hashtag #kabulfalling. For a transcript of this episode and additional material, visit: https://www.kabulfalling.com

No one can forget the images coming out of Kabul as the Taliban officially retook Afghanistan last year, with people rushing the airport and babies being given to American soldiers. Everyone was hoping for a chance to get out. But a year ago today, the Taliban began its official takeover of the country one province at a time. Adam Fife with CenCore talks with Boyd about what's happening in the country today, the status of women's rights, and what lies ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nasirullah "John" Safi was just a boy when he became an interpreter to US Forces in Afghanistan.  What started out as a brave endeavor to help his Nation, became an 8 year tour of duty with little to no respite from the battlefield. Join Deny and John as they discuss his remarkable story and his book "Get the Terp Up Here!: War as an Interpreter to U.S. Forces in Afghanistan".If you love the show, head over to spotify or wherever you get your pods and leave us a 5 Star rating!Click the link below to get John's book!https://amzn.to/3BPo7LdAnd don't forget to support the show by click THIS LINK ⬇️Adult content warningSupport the show

After the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan, countless Afghan allies and their families were left with no protection. Forced to run, hide, or be killed, their stories are heart-wrenching. Ryan Mauro and Kiesewetter share surprising and practical methods you can use to help in very personal, direct ways. Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! roodstore.com Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States pledges a billion dollars in security assistance and more in economic aid. What difference will all this American money make to Ukraine's defensive war against Russia? We hear from General Sir Richard Barrons, a former commander of the UK Joint Forces Command. Also in the programme: an American conservative view on the United States' landmark bill committing to investment in climate change; and a new media outlet run by a global collective of Afghan women. And we'll hear about the life and career of actor Olivia Newton-John, who has died at the age of 73. (Photo: Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kharkiv. Credit: VASILIY ZHLOBSKY/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Guest host Talia Schlanger speaks with Lotfullah Najafizada about launching an independent media outlet in Afghanistan one year after the U.S. withdrawal from and Taliban takeover of his home country, Kate Molleson shares stories of classical composers overlooked in music history, and Doug Larson reveals lessons we can learn from an ancient forest.

The Australian and American troops are gone, the Taliban are back in power.What is life like now for women and girls in Afghanistan and what can we in the rest of the world do to help? Did the Western presence benefit or disrupt Afghan women's organisations? How do Afghan women and their allies around the world fight for their freedom? This talk is an essential conversation filled with expert knowledge and personal stories.Hosted by Diana Sayed, recorded live at the Sydney Opera House for All About Women 2022.-Watch other talks on Stream. The new streaming service from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching.Follow the Sydney Opera House on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Taliban is slamming a UN report detailing the amount of abuse they have committed against the Afghan people as propaganda and nothing more than Western story telling. The truth however, is that the Taliban is a regressive regime who has no desire to be inclusive or well received on the world stage and their behavior day after day proves that. (commercial at 7:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-islamic-state-group-religion-race-and-ethnicity-united-nations-e4705f931a083e95cbdc3b5be7a0f683

The Taliban is slamming a UN report detailing the amount of abuse they have committed against the Afghan people as propaganda and nothing more than Western story telling. The truth however, is that the Taliban is a regressive regime who has no desire to be inclusive or well received on the world stage and their behavior day after day proves that. (commercial at 7:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-islamic-state-group-religion-race-and-ethnicity-united-nations-e4705f931a083e95cbdc3b5be7a0f683

L'hôpital « Afghan-Japan » de Kaboul ne reçoit plus aucun fonds depuis plusieurs semaines. Les employés travaillent de façon bénévole dans l'établissement spécialisé dans les maladies infectieuses et dans la lutte contre le Covid-19. La situation de cette institution de santé publique en Afghanistan est révélatrice des défis du secteur de la santé en Afghanistan. Un système de santé fragilisé par 40 ans de guerre et qui dépend presque entièrement des bailleurs de fonds internationaux.  Avec les sanctions internationales qui pèsent sur le pays depuis que les talibans ont pris le pouvoir il y a presque un an, le système de santé souffre plus que jamais d'un manque de moyens et d'une couverture de soins réduite. Certains établissements de santé ont fermé leurs portes, de nombreux employés médicaux ont démissionné ou quitté le pays, ce qui laisse un nombre réduit de travailleurs qui tentent de répondre aux urgences. L'hôpital afghan-japonais à Kaboul est spécialisé dans les maladies transmissibles. Doté de machines perfectionnées, il est devenu la référence dans la prise en charge des patients atteints du Covid-19. Les 20 lits de l'unité de soins intensifs sont tous occupés par des hommes et des femmes de tous âges. Le Dr. Noorali Nazarzai est le responsable : « Ces patients sont dans des états très critiques, leurs poumons se sont détériorés à 90-95%. Tout l'oxygène qui leur est donné l'est grâce à des respirateurs. S'il n'y avait pas ces machines, nous aurions perdu la plupart de ces patients. » Ce médecin ne sait pas s'il recevra son salaire à la fin du mois, car les caisses de l'hôpital sont vides. « Le contrat de six mois que nous avions avec l'Organisation mondiale de la santé s'est achevé le 14 juillet, comme l'explique le directeur Tariq Ahmad Akbari. Ce contrat n'a pas été renouvelé. Ça nous plonge dans un état de panique et ça stresse tout notre personnel médical. » L'aide internationale finance presque à 100% les hôpitaux publics du pays. Mais la coordination et la communication entre le régime taliban et les gérants de l'aide internationale sont parfois compliquées, et ont des répercussions directes sur le système de santé. « Cela fait un an que nous vivons avec ces tensions, avec le sentiment que tout peut arriver, poursuit Tariq Ahmad Akbari. Peut-être que du personnel sera licencié, ou que nos salaires seront baissés. » ► À lire aussi : Afghanistan: les femmes subissent les mariages contraints et les emprisonnements abusifs, selon Amnesty Sans les financements de la communauté internationale, le système de santé afghan s'effondrerait. De nombreux villages n'ont pas d'accès à un centre médical. Les cliniques mobiles du Croissant-Rouge afghan sont déployées dans plusieurs provinces. Nous suivons le Dr. Sultan Mohammad dans sa tournée dans le village de Shadkhana dans la province de Kaboul. Les consultations ont lieu au premier étage d'une échoppe en construction, des dizaines de femmes en burqa, sont assises à même le sol sur des nattes en plastique. Une femme : « J'ai une douleur dans mon œil. » Le médecin : « Est-ce qu'il est rouge ? » La femme : « Non, il est juste gonflé. » Le médecin : « Est-ce que je peux voir votre œil ? » La femme : « Non. » Le Dr. Sultan Mohammad explique : « Je ne suis pas autorisé à voir son visage selon la tradition locale, donc je ne peux pas voir son œil. À l'hôpital, nous pouvons examiner les femmes, mais pas ici. Je peux seulement lui donner des médicaments en fonction des symptômes qu'elle me décrit. » Près d'eux, un infirmier soigne un enfant âgé de 10 ans blessé à la jambe : « Un chien m'a mordu il y a trois jours. Il n'était pas attaché. Il s'est jeté sur moi et m'a mordu. » La clinique mobile passe trois jours tous les deux mois dans le village : « La plupart des gens n'ont pas les moyens d'aller à l'hôpital parce que c'est très loin, poursuit le Dr. Sultan Mohammad. Si notre équipe ne venait pas ici, alors ils auraient recours à certains remèdes traditionnels qui peuvent être dangereux. » Ce jour-là, 300 patients seront auscultés gratuitement à Shadkhana par les médecins du Croissant-Rouge afghan.  ► À écouter : En Jordanie, la vie cachée de la communauté LGBT+

Brian Sikma- Afghanistan War Veteran and still actively serving in the Wisconsin Army Guard as a Company XO soon to be Company commander. Brian shared his unconventional path into the Army and what was the genesis of his enlistment and his time at State Officer Candidate school. Brian and I also talked about the Afghan withdrawl and how they affect him just 1 year after he left. This was a fun and really informative podcast.

It's August 5th. You're listening to the President's Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ First, there are Afghan terrorists in America but the FBI has lost track of them. That's the alarming admission made yesterday by the FBI Director. We'll discuss the latest. As always, I'm keeping an eye out for developing stories. Put these two on your radar. First up, the Chinese Government and its partners have bought over 200,000 acres of American land — including 300 acres near a key Air Force Base. I'll share the latest on attempts to roll back those purchases. Second, an update on the War for the South Pacific. As PDB listeners might recall, there's a big fight between America and China over influence in the South Pacific — with Hawaii in the crosshairs. I've got an update on our government's efforts to claw back power in the region.  And finally, one more thing before I let you go. Questions and comments from listeners, this one from Jeremy in Topeka, Kansas. He's skeptical that Africa should be of interest to Americans. I'll explain what he might not be considering, and then you can decide. ------ Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year after the fall of Afghanistan, thousands of U.S. allies are still trying to escape the Taliban and certain death. Meet the Americans fighting to save them.

In just one year, women's lives have got a lot harder in Afghanistan. Unable to work, go to school or leave their homes without a male guardian, they are struggling to adapt to new restrictions imposed by the de facto government. In this episode, Nisha talks to Afghan women about what it feels like to lose basic freedoms and what makes them stronger against all the odds. She also finds out how Afghan women are finding ways to meet and build a better life for themselves and how we at Women for Women International are supporting them to do it.  For more information about us, visit Womenforwomen.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Breitbart News Daily podcast, Arizona Democrat Senator Kyrsten Sinema caved. She's joined Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer to help Joe Biden pass a 9-figure Build Back Better-lite called the Inflation Reduction Act, which reportedly won't reduce inflation and may make it worse. Speaking of inflation, food lines in America are getting longer under Biden as pet owners are abandoning their furry friends at alarming rates because cost are sky high. Then, Biden ends another week as virtual President and tested positive for COVID again. Plus, FBI Director Chris Wray warns of potential terror attacks from Afghanistan after Biden's botched withdrawal and the dangers of our open border. Finally, WNBA Star Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison on drug charges and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sidelined a George Soros-backed  State's Attorney. Our guest today is John Hayward, Breitbart News National Security Deputy Editor. John unloads on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and details China's attention seeking response. He also highlights the potential danger of a Chinese food manufacturing company that has bought 300 acres of land in North Dakota - just 20 minutes from the Grand Forks Air Force Base.

From Kabul To Fremont: An Afghan Family Moves Into A Chabad House - Rabbi Moshe & Chaya Fuss"When Malek told his story and the details of it, how his wife was beaten and how he had no hope, hearing a first hand account, it was horrendous.. We were listening to the story, and we were all just in tears... I guess you hear these stories in the news, and you read them, and they're real and you know they're real. But, when you actually hear it from a real person and you're sitting at a table, it really breaks your heart." - Rebbetzin Chaya FussNarrated by: Gary WaleikProduced by: Gary Waleik & Shneur Brook for Lubavitch International/Lubavitch.comAvailable on all major podcast platforms - and online at Lubavitch.com/podcastDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Leave us a review and/or email us at Podcast@Lubavitch.com - we truly value your feedback!To inquire about dedicating an episode - please email podcast@lubavitch.com

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan The scars of the U.S. invasions and occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan are deep, spanning decades. The United States bears responsibility, and owes the survivors reparations, no less than has been pledged, belatedly, to U.S. veterans.

Sometimes, the good guys and gals win. Sometimes, the bad guys lose. This is one of those times. The historic SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act for veterans passed the Senate by a vote of 86-11.  But it was wild, it was emotional, it was dramatic, it was infuriating, and it was inspiring. It showed what is still possible in America if a group of concerned citizens are united, focused and motivated. And in this episode, we'll take you inside one of the most dramatic and important political dramas in years.  Our guest in this episode was a key leader in making that victory happen. When, Senator Pat Toomey and the other Republican Senators that stood in the way of the PACT Act, he united the troops, stood alongside Jon Stewart, helped to rally an unstoppable force of veterans, and ultimately emerged triumphant. He's a true leader and one we're proud to call a friend of the show. He's a humanitarian, an activist, and a badass superhero: Matt Zeller (@MattCZeller). Matt is one of the leading advocates for veterans, for Afghan allies, and for America. He's a combat veteran and Army Major that made it out of Afghanistan alive only because of the courage of his Afghan interpreter. And he's been paying it forward ever since. Matt is the courageous Co-Founder of No One Left Behind, aTruman National Security Fellow, the author of Watches Without Time: An American Soldier in Afghanistan, and the newest member of the powerhouse team at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Matt joined us on this show for Episode 138 and Episode 127 to sound the alarm about the imminent collapse of Afghanistan and the chaos that would follow. And now he's back to break down the fight for the PACT Act–and update us all on the terrible state of Afghanistan one year after the disasterous American withdrawl. Matt was part of the veterans “Fire Watch”, a group of advocates camped out on the Senate steps pressuring the hold-out senators to pass the PACT Act. They served as America's conscience–and inspired people worldwide. Matt has been on countless TV and radio shows, inside the chamber for the pivotal vote, and he's somehow, still standing. Still fighting. And he's back to break it all down for us in compelling detail. This is a pod that will leave you inspired–and hopeful.  Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff @PaulRieckhoff) breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America. And grab a vacation when you can. -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining our IA community on Patreon.  -Watch video of Paul Rieckhoff and Matt Zeller's conversation here. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -Represent for the show with some very cool Independent Americans merchandise.  -See the full roll call with the names of the 11 Senators that shamefull voted NO on the PACT act for vets with toxin exposures. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Wanna advertise on the pod? Hit us up.  -Also check out new episodes of other Righteous Media podcasts including the B Dorm Podcast, The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra and Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of “Kennedy” on Fox Business and host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast Kennedy joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to react to an op-ed in The Hill which argues New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is her party's best hope in the 2024 presidential election. Jimmy talks about the passing of legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. PLUS, Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines tells us why the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would do nothing to ease the financial pain many Americans are feeling right now.   [00:00:00] Honoring the legacy of the late Vin Scully [00:38:04] Op-ed in The Hill claims AOC is the Dems' best hope in 2024 [00:57:50] Kennedy [01:14:50] Jennifer Granholm pushes for clean energy [01:33:20] Senator Steve Daines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Afghan refugees who came to Colorado after the withdrawal of U.S. troops face a deadline if they want to stay. Then, a private investigator on a landmark sexual assault case opens up in the book "Tell Me Everything." Plus, working to upgrade a detour around Glenwood Canyon without making it too inviting.

US president Joe Biden has announced the killing of the al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a US drone strike in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Mr al-Zawahiri, who plotted the 9/11 attacks together with Osama Bin Laden, was killed in a counter-terrorism operation carried out by the CIA on Sunday. What does it mean for US relations with the Taliban, who now govern Afghanistan? Also in the programme: China has flown warplanes close to the island of Taiwan ahead of an expected visit by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi; and why the energy giant BP has reported its biggest profits in 14 years, as the global price of oil and gas soars. (Photo shows Ayman al-Zawahiri in a photo from June 2011. Credit: AFP)

Your inimitable host Rob Carson proposes his theory on why the Democrat mainstream media bullhorn is drumming up a China war narrative. Also, New Hampshire candidate Karoline Leavitt joins Rob on the Newsmax hotline To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… E-mail Rob Carson at : RCarson@newsmax.com Musical parodies provided by www.JimGossett.com Looking for Newsmax caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Download the free Newsmax app at www.newsmaxtv.com/app or go to www.NewsmaxTV.com to get the real news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), is a Partner with the global investment firm KKR and the Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in June 2013. He is also a personal venture capitalist and serves on the boards of KKR companies OneStream and Optiv.  Before joining KKR, he served in government for 38-1/2 years, culminating his 37-year military career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, five of which were in combat – including the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and US/Coalition Forces in Afghanistan – and then serving as Director of the CIA, following Senate confirmation by a vote of 94-0.  General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the US Military Academy in 1974 and later earned a Ph.D. at Princeton University.  He has held academic appointments at USMA, the City University of New York's Macaulay Honors College, Harvard's Belfer Center, and the University of Southern California.  He is currently a Senior Fellow and Lecturer at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, Co-Chairman of the Woodrow Wilson Center's Global Advisory Council, Senior Vice President of the Royal United Services Institute, and a member of the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, and Aspen Strategy Group.  His many awards include four Defense Distinguished Service Medals, the Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award, the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, two NATO Meritorious Service Medals, the Combat Action Badge, the Ranger tab, and master parachutist wings. He has also been decorated by 13 foreign countries and is believed to be the only person who, while in uniform, threw out the first pitch of a World Series game and did the coin toss for a Super Bowl. He was also runner-up for Time Person of the Year in 2007, when Russia's President Vladimir Putin garnered that honor. On this episode, General Petraeus shares his journey to the late 19th century for a dinner at the Lotus Club in New York City with then former President and retired General Ulysses S. Grant. He puts forward why and how the conversation would unfold. During our interview, General Petraeus also provides perspective on cybersecurity, why Iran may be the next big crisis, managing China, the war in Ukraine, and our commitment to Afghan partners and refugees. Plus, he offers what he never travels without, why exercise and reading are critical diversions during grinding experiences, and why social media is another war zone. General Petraeus is just one of the exceptional individuals featured on the podcast where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they would go if given a one way ticket, no coming back. Their destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Former United States Senator, Joseph I. Lieberman; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals, etc.