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In this episode, I spoke with Sara Stanizai, a remarkable speaker, coach, licensed therapist, and the founder of Prospect Therapy, a queer- and trans-affirming practice, that serves first-generation American and immigrant communities, about identity work, group practice challenges, and the journey of personal and professional growth 3 key takeaways: Embracing Identity in Therapy: It's crucial to integrate our own lived experiences and identities in the therapeutic process. Sara emphasizes that it's important to disclose thoughtfully to build relatability and safety with clients. Challenges and Rewards of Group Practice: Running a group practice involves more complexity and responsibility than a solo practice. It's essential to understand the dynamics and be prepared for the challenges of leadership and mentorship. Constant Learning and Adaptation: Sara discusses how important it is for therapists to continually unlearn and relearn concepts as they grow professionally. This includes challenging ingrained stereotypes and biases to better serve their clients and themselves. More about Sara: Sara Stanizai, LMFT (she/her) is a speaker, coach, and licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer- and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities. As a queer first-gen herself, Sara's clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, through retreats and group experiences that help participants find community and reconciliation with self, culture and ancestry Website: sarastanizai.com Website: prospecttherapy.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
In this episode of Radio Resistance, Zoubair and Kumayl discuss the decision many Afghan-Americans are making to support Donald Trump in the upcoming election. This isn't just about politics—it's a story of shifting loyalties, cultural values, and a call for real change in how U.S. policies impact Afghanistan and our community here at home.From the fallout of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal to the alignment of conservative values with Afghan-American culture, we unpack the reasons behind this shift. Join us as we explore what it means to stand up for our families, our homeland, and a future that truly respects our roots. Whether you're an Afghan-American, part of the Muslim community, or just curious about this unique perspective, tune in for an honest, thought-provoking conversation.Support the show
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Shahira Qudrat to discuss her lifelong spiritual journey and the challenge of reconciling her Afghan cultural upbringing with her American identity. As a young Afghan-American woman, Shahira found herself caught between two cultures—balancing the traditional religious values of her family with the modern, secular expectations of American society. Shahira also opens up about navigating difficult life experiences like an early marriage, divorce, and mental health struggles, sharing how she learned to find healing and purpose through her personal relationship with God. From her teenage years of exploring various religious traditions to the wisdom she shares with us, her journey is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This episode is filled with powerful lessons on the role of curiosity, community, and the many different paths that can guide us home.Shahira Qudrat is a 1.5-generation Afghan-American Muslim woman and a dedicated daughter, sister, mother of five, and wife. With over 20 years of experience in private and non-profit sectors and the multicultural identity space, Shahira is a business leader specializing in strategy and planning. Her core strengths include organizational change management, high-functioning team development, business strategy planning, and project management, which she leverages to merge passion with purpose in her professional endeavors.Find Shahira online at: ShahiraQ.com or @shahira_qudrat on InstagramSupport the showFind out more about Rose's work here: https://lnk.bio/dr.rose.aslanWebsite: https://compassionflow.comSupport Rahma with Rose so I can keep producing more episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197727/supporters/new Music credits: Vocals: Zeynep Dilara Aslan; Ney/drum: Elif Önal; Tanbur: Katherine Hreib; Rebap: Hatice Gülbahar Hepsev
August 30th will mark the 3-year anniversary of the final day of the controversial US withdrawal from Afghanistan, an event that marked the end of a nearly twenty-year conflict. The rapid collapse of the Afghan government in the absence of American support and the resulting takeover by the Taliban led to a massive humanitarian crisis and called into question the utility of decades of American occupation. The collapse led to a surge in refugees, a rollback of women's rights, and a strengthened position for Islamic extremist groups. The region remains unstable, and many American concerns, whether security, economic, or humanitarian in nature, remain in flux. Can the United States negotiate with a group it has viewed as an illegitimate terrorist organization to accomplish these priorities? In what ways can this be most effective? Does engagement with the Taliban set an unwanted precedent for other non-state groups vying for international recognition?Join us for a conversation with Carter Malkasian, Chair of the Defense Analysis Department at the Naval Postgraduate School, and Masuda Sultan, an Afghan American women's rights activist and the CEO of Symbio Investment.
This week on the 'OPE: Three Years Later' series, Scott was given special the opportunity to sit down with another individual who has been doing incredible work since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, and is currently on the ground there continuing aid - Legend. Legend is an Afghan-American who came to the United States just a few days before the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. He later served in the United States military and has since retired. Legend founded the Legend Group Foundation in September of 2021 following the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021. Join Scott and Legend to listen in on a very personal view of the Afghanistan abandonment and learn what Legend believes needs to be done to help our Afghan Allies, all as we remember the lives lost because of and since the tragic events of 9/11 that began it all.CONTEXT ON THIS SERIESIn August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan. PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”“Chaos in Kabul”“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”“Punching Above Your Weight”Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org ADDITIONAL RESOURCESLegend Group: https://www.legend.ngo/Own Every Room - https://rooftopleadership.com/owneveryroom/ Nobody is Coming to Save You - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/scott-mann/nobody-is-coming-to-save-you/9781546008286/?lens=center-street Scottmann.com Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ
Send us a Text Message. Award-winning author Doug Stanton joins us to pull back the curtain on these quiet professionals in a conversation that spans from the personal anecdotes of "Horse Soldiers" to the broader implications of military service on mental health. Doug's storytelling prowess shines as he recounts the challenges and profound responsibilities involved in bringing the Green Berets' narratives to light, revealing the meticulous research and relationship-building that underpins his work. In our latest episode, we traverse the rugged terrain of military history writing, unearthing the Afghan-American perspective and the evolution of warfare. Doug's journey saw him conducting over 120 interviews to piece together a day-by-day account, visiting battle sites, and capturing the essence of the soldiers' experiences. We also discuss the role of Afghan allies and the bold tactics that reshaped the battlefield, highlighting how military strategy and technology have advanced to meet the demands of modern conflict. If you enjoy our content, sign up for our Patreon and get access to additional content, bonus episodes, and access each episode before they drop on Spotify or iTunes. Patreon: securityhaltpodcastInstagram: @securityhaltX : @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.pod We greatly appreciate you and your support, so please remember to LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!Make sure that you follow Doug on LinkedIn and follow him on all of his social media channels! LinkedIn: Doug StantonX: @DougStantonBookInstagram: dougstantonwriterTik Tok: dougstanton.officialWebsite: dougstanton.com Doug Stanton's Books:Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in AfghanistanIn Harm's WayThe Odyssey of Echo Company: The 1968 Tet Offensive and the Epic Battle to Survive the Vietnam War Support the Show.Produced by Security Halt Media
Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001?For months, prior to the attacks, the leader of the Afghan Resistance Movement, Ahmad Shah Massoud tried over and over again to warn the U.S. and the West of an impending attack by al Qa'ida. His warnings were ignored as he continued his fight against them and the Taliban with almost no support from the U.S.Just days before the worst attack on our homeland, Massoud was killed by suicide bombers dispatched by bin Laden. AQ knew we would come to Massoud after the attack attempting to partner since we had no other allies in the country.After the botched Afghan Withdrawal, over 27 violent extremist organizations have flooded back into the country, training on the former Coalition Bases, under the tolerant protection of the Taliban, and in flagrant violation of the International Doha Agreement.Ahmad Massoud, the son of the Lion of the Panshir, continues the fight. For the first time he appears on a public broadcast with a U.S. elected official, Green Beret Congressman Mike Waltz. They are joined by the Afghan-American, former Army NCO - Legend - who has returned to Afghanistan multiple times to help evacuate at-risk Afghans and American Citizens.The topics in this podcast will blow your mind. What's happening in that terrorist playground is beyond the pale.Will we learn from our past? Do we even care? Join us and decide for yourself.As the wise Yogi Bera exclaimed, "It's Deja Vu all over again." Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ
Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) sits down with Legend, an Afghan American and former U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer that has deployed to Afghanistan multiple times to serve our nation. Legend traveled to Kabul during Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal to rescue individuals left behind.
rWotD Episode 2539: The Kite Runner (play) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Tuesday, 16 April 2024 is The Kite Runner (play).The Kite Runner is a stage adaption of Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini's 2003 book The Kite Runner. Aside from sharing the 2003 book as a source, it is unrelated to the 2007 film The Kite Runner. The play was adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler and premiered at San Jose Repertory Theatre in 2009.A Broadway production starring Amir Arison as Amir and featuring Azita Ghanizada as Soraya, Eric Sirakian as Hassan/Sohrab, and Faran Tahir as Baba opened to very mixed reviews at the Hayes Theater on July 21, 2022. A national tour of the Broadway production by the same producers and director launched in 2024; starring Ramzi Khalaf as Amir, and featuring Awesta Zarif as Soraya, Shahzeb Zahid Hussain as Hassan/Sohrab, and Haythem Noor as Baba.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:19 UTC on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.For the full current version of the article, see The Kite Runner (play) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Brian Neural.
Sara Stanizai is a sought-after speaker, business coach and a licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer-and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities.As a queer first-gen herself, Sara's clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, through retreats and group experiences that help participants find community and reconciliation with self, culture and ancestry. Her latest offering is the Eldest Daughters group, which invites sisters of all backgrounds to finally receive the kind of support they give to everyone else. In this episode, we discuss expectations placed on eldest daughters, the impact of sibling relationships, growing up as a child of immigrants, how gender and cultural roles and birth order impact sibling dynamics, and more.FOLLOW SARA:WEBSITE: www.prospecttherapy.com/link-treeINSTAGRAM: @prospecttherapySTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com
Chapter 1 What's Games Without Rules Book by Tamim AnsaryGames Without Rules: The Often-Interrupted History of Afghanistan is a book written by Tamim Ansary. It explores the complex and tumultuous history of Afghanistan, focusing on the country's political, cultural, and social dynamics. The book delves into the various powers and influences that have shaped Afghanistan over the years, and examines how these factors have contributed to the ongoing instability and conflict in the region. Ansary provides insights into the diverse perspectives and narratives that have played out in Afghanistan, shedding light on the country's complex and often misunderstood history.Chapter 2 Is Games Without Rules Book A Good BookIt ultimately depends on personal preference. Some readers may find "Games Without Rules" to be a well-written and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on Afghanistan's history and culture. Others may not find it engaging or informative enough. It is recommended to read reviews or a sample of the book before deciding if it is worth purchasing.Chapter 3 Games Without Rules Book by Tamim Ansary Summary"Games Without Rules" by Tamim Ansary is a comprehensive look at the history and complexities of Afghan politics, culture, and society. Ansary, who was born in Afghanistan and raised in the United States, provides a deep understanding of the country's tumultuous past and uncertain future.The book explores the various power struggles, invasions, and conflicts that have shaped Afghanistan over the centuries, including the Soviet occupation, the rise of the Taliban, and the U.S. invasion after 9/11. Ansary also delves into the cultural and social dynamics that influence Afghan life, such as the role of tribal loyalties, Islam, and the concept of honor.Throughout the book, Ansary highlights the interconnected nature of Afghan society and the lack of clear rules or guidelines that define political behavior. He explains how this ambiguity has led to a state of constant conflict and instability, where power is constantly shifting and alliances are constantly changing.Overall, "Games Without Rules" provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of Afghanistan's complex history and the challenges it faces in the modern world. Ansary's personal connection to the country adds a unique perspective to the narrative, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking to understand Afghanistan and its people. Chapter 4 Games Without Rules Book AuthorTamim Ansary is an Afghan-American author born in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is best known for his book "Games Without Rules: The Often-Interrupted History of Afghanistan," which was published in 2012. The book provides a comprehensive history of Afghanistan, focusing on the country's political and cultural development over the centuries.In addition to "Games Without Rules," Ansary has written several other books, including "Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes" and "West of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American Story." "Destiny Disrupted" is considered one of his best works, and it has been widely praised for its insightful analysis of Islamic history and its impact on the world.Overall, Tamim Ansary's books have received critical acclaim for their engaging writing style, thorough research, and unique perspective on history and culture. "Games Without Rules" remains one of his most popular and widely read works, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Afghanistan.Chapter 5 Games Without Rules Book Meaning &...
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Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001?For months, prior to the attacks, the leader of the Afghan Resistance Movement, Ahmad Shah Massoud tried over and over again to warn the U.S. and the West of an impending attack by al Qa'ida. His warnings were ignored as he continued his fight against them and the Taliban with almost no support from the U.S.Just days before the worst attack on our homeland, Massoud was killed by suicide bombers dispatched by bin Laden. AQ knew we would come to Massoud after the attack attempting to partner since we had no other allies in the country.After the botched Afghan Withdrawal, over 27 violent extremist organizations have flooded back into the country, training on the former Coalition Bases, under the tolerant protection of the Taliban, and in flagrant violation of the International Doha Agreement.Ahmad Massoud, the son of the Lion of the Panshir, continues the fight. For the first time he appears on a public broadcast with a U.S. elected official, Green Beret Congressman Mike Waltz. They are joined by the Afghan-American, former Army NCO - Legend - who has returned to Afghanistan multiple times to help evacuate at-risk Afghans and American Citizens.The topics in this podcast will blow your mind. What's happening in that terrorist playground is beyond the pale.Will we learn from our past? Do we even care? Join us and decide for yourself.As the wise Yogi Bera exclaimed, "It's Deja Vu all over again." Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ
You may have seen Cymbiotika's sleek, easy-to-down supplement pouches on Instagram already, and today, we're bringing you the brilliant backstory. In partnership with our friends at Cymbiotika, we're sitting down with Durana Elmi, the Co-Founder & COO responsible for the brand's skyrocketing growth. Find out how the Afghan-American powerhouse was able to overcome personal hardships in her youth to become the resilient leader she is today, the keys to achieving Cymbiotika's fast-won success and the life lessons that she's instilling in her daughters along the way.Tune in to hear about:The healthy habits, mindset and supplements that Durana personally follows to look and feel her best everydayThe clever and creative ways that she's changing corporate culture, so that people actually want to come into the office everydayScoop alert! We get a sneak peek at the lifestyle category that Cymbiotika will expand to nextHow Cymbiotika is supporting the non-profit, Helping Hands for Afghans, a passion project to help women, children and refugeesPlus! Rapidfire: BOSS Edition, including what *not* to do in a job interview, how to nail a cover letter and the one thing that's a big no-no at any officeCymbiotikaCymbiotika is a lifestyle brand featuring more than 50 products to boost your health and wellness routine - everything from their best-selling Liposomal Glutathioneand Super Greens Dietary Supplement pouches (Carlene's fave!) to their energy-boosting Cymbiotika Liposomal Vitamin B12 + B6 (Jill's fave!). If you want to try Cymbiotika for yourself, use code BREAKINGBEAUTY on cymbiotika.com for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill DunnTheme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya Produced by Dear Media StudioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An Afghan American businessman has been held for more than a year in the land of his birth. Mahmood Habibi's family has decided to go public in the hopes that the Taliban will release him. Amna Nawaz spoke with them about Habibi's unjustified incarceration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
An Afghan American businessman has been held for more than a year in the land of his birth. Mahmood Habibi's family has decided to go public in the hopes that the Taliban will release him. Amna Nawaz spoke with them about Habibi's unjustified incarceration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Mustafa Babak, the executive director of the Afghan-American Foundation, talks about his formative childhood in Afghanistan, when conflict forced his family to flee to Pakistan, and his return to Kabul to help rebuild his country after the American led invasion in 2001. Babak shares how the pursuit of further education led him to college in California, adjusting to a different culture and finding love, and how he has now dedicated his life to supporting other Afghan immigrants seeking refuge and opportunity here after America's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.Born in Afghanistan in the mid-eighties, Mustafa Babak now serves as the executive director of the Afghan-American Foundation, a national advocacy organization committed to advancing the voices of the Afghan-American diaspora. Prior to moving to the US, Mustafa worked as a public relations executive advising the Afghan government and international partners on key development issues including counter narcotics, civic education, and local governance. Mustafa holds a BA from the University of the Pacific and an Executive Master of Global Public Administration received jointly from New York University and the University College London. He lives in Omaha with his wife and family.
Hello and Salaam my Jigars and Jaans! Join me on this special episode as I share my wonderful journey and unforgettable moments from the Afghan-American Conference 2023, held in the vibrant city of Washington DC from June 23rd to June 25th.Throughout the episode, I'll take you on a personal tour of the conference, describing the atmosphere, the incredible people I met, and the enlightening discussions that filled the event. As an Afghan-American myself, this conference held immense significance for me, as it provided a unique opportunity to connect with my heritage and embrace my American identity.I'll recount the excitement and anticipation I felt leading up to the event, not knowing what to expect, but eager to immerse myself in the culture and stories of my community. From the very start, the warm hospitality of fellow attendees made me feel right at home, instantly fostering a sense of belonging.Throughout the conference, I attended inspiring sessions that covered a wide range of topics, from preserving our cultural heritage to navigating the challenges faced by the Afghan-American diaspora. The diverse perspectives and shared experiences left a profound impact on me, reaffirming the strength and resilience of our community.The stories of success and perseverance inspired me and reminded me of the countless possibilities that lie ahead for our community.As I reflect on my personal encounters and conversations with fellow attendees, I'll share heartwarming and humorous anecdotes that left lasting impressions on me. The connections I made during those three days were truly invaluable, and I'll cherish the memories for a lifetime. I truly made some life long connections.This episode is not just a summary of the Afghan-American Conference 2023; it's a celebration of the unity, diversity, and hope that thrived within those walls. Join me as I relive this extraordinary experience, and together, we'll rejoice in the shared heritage that brings us all together as one big Afghan-American diaspora. This episode is me sharing a much needed experience that brought me closer to my culture. Follow the podcast instagram!!!!!!https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredafghanpodcast/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Responsibility to our homeland causes mentioned in the episode:https://afghan-relief.org/about/https://aseelapp.com/https://wiseafghanistan.org/Afghan American Community Organization:https://aa-co.org/@afghanamericancommunityorgPerformers:@hello.hosnah Violinist@jawad.m.f Vocalist@marwadoost Poet@djmast.us
As the first Muslim & Afghan-American elected to the CA State Senate, Senator Aisha Wahab is one of the most high-profile lawmakers currently serving in the legislature. She talks about the Afghan-American community she represents in her East Bay district, her transition from local government leadership to the State Capitol, and her new bill (SB 403) that would update CA law to include protections against discrimination based on 'caste.'
Support Our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Safi Rauf is an Afghan-American humanitarian, Navy reservist, and former refugee. Rauf rose to prominence in 2022 after the Taliban held him hostage in Afghanistan for 105 days. Currently, Safi runs the Human First Coalition –– which facilitates undercover missions to evacuate refugees from Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan (CIA, Special Forces vets, etc. facilitating). Prior to HFC, Safi was in the US Special Forces working black ops missions overseas. Human First Coalition: https://www.humanfirstcoalition.org/ ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Safi born a refugee in Pakistan (as an Afghan refugee) 7:38 - Pakistan History & Conflicts w/ India 12:59 - The Durand-Line Agreement; US / Pakistan Relationship 21:53 - Safi's difficult life growing up in Pakistan 27:01 - Safi trained himself to be a spy; Safi's dad's travels back to Afghanistan 34:56 - Safi's parents leave Middle East for US; Safi comes to US 40:06 - Safi works with Special Forces 46:04 - Safi's 4-year supporting SF 50:34 - What Safi was inspired to go to Medical School 55:20 - Afghanistan falls & Safi gets to work with CIA & Special Forces guys 59:44 - The lay of the land around Kabul Airport in August 2021 1:06:28 - Taliban provided security for Airport?; Why Afghan militia was a problem 1:11:36 - Safi's ground evacuation operation in Afghanistan 1:17:08 - The helicopter runs of August 2021 1:20:56 - 160,000 people still left behind in Afghanistan today; Vetting Refugees 1:25:07 - Political difficulties in Washington DC for Afghan refugees 1:30:33 - State Department Shuts down ops August 31, 2021 1:37:08 - Safi puts new plans in place for rescue missions; Biden's interpreter 1:40:43 - How the undercover evacs post-August 2021 worked 1:46:29 - Safi develops contact with Taliban leadership to facilitate evacs; $360,000 plane rides 1:56:32 - Funding the mission & gov support 1:59:25 - Safi heads to Afghanistan; Dinner w/ Taliban 2:09:00 - Safi captured by Taliban 2:12:13 - The Taliban's structure / politics 2:14:11 - Safi tells story of what happened immediately after capture 2:19:05 - How Safi smuggled a phone into prison; Solitary confinement; The Taliban questioning 2:28:23 - Biden gets involved; Safi's hunger strike 2:35:46 - Safi's parents negotiate with Taliban; Safi's girlfriend meets with White House 2:44:32 - Safi released and immediately gives TED Talk in America; Taliban allows Safi to continue ops 2:50:11 - Humor through trauma; Channeling inner spy 2:53:43 - Afghanistan refugee crisis today and work Safi is doing to evacuate victims of the regime ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “TRENDIFIER”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Music via Artlist.io
*) Israel ratifies law limiting conditions for a possible Netanyahu ouster Israel has ratified a law limiting the circumstances in which a prime minister can be removed, despite worries voiced by a government jurist that it may be meant to shield the incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu from any fallout from his corruption trials. The amended definition for the "incapacity" of national leaders is among legislative measures by the religious-nationalist coalition that have tipped Israel into crisis, with the opposition arguing that judicial independence is in peril. The coalition says the overhaul is aimed at pushing back against Supreme Court over-reach and restoring balance among branches of government. *) California may become first US state to outlaw caste discrimination California may become the first US state to outlaw caste-based discrimination, a safeguard that people of South Asian descent, especially Indians, say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles. State Senator Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim and Afghan American elected to the state legislature, introduced the bill on Wednesday. It adds caste — a division of people related to birth or descent — as a protected category in the state's anti-discrimination laws. *)Australia's Albanese appeals referendum voters to back Aboriginal 'voice' Australia's prime minister has made a tearful appeal to voters, asking them to support the creation of an Aboriginal "voice" in lawmaking as he announced the wording of the referendum question. Anthony Albanese said on Thursday Australians had a chance to make up for centuries of injustice, formally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island groups, and give them a voice in decision-making at a vote later this year. This is "about how our nation sees ourselves. Whether we have the confidence to embrace our history", said Albanese, painting the vote as a chance for Australians to make their country fairer. *) Biden vows to support disaster-hit Türkiye, Syria, Pakistan in Ramadan wish US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have marked the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, wishing Muslims worldwide "Ramadan Kareem." "We will continue to stand with the people of Türkiye and Syria — who have lost many loved ones during the recent devastating earthquakes — and with the people of Pakistan, who are rebuilding their lives following last summer's floods. "To my fellow Americans observing Ramadan, and to Muslims around the world: Ramadan Kareem — we wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan," said Biden. *) Qatari banker, British billionaire prepare fresh bids for Man Utd takeover The battle to buy Manchester United football club has heated up as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe prepared to raise bids for the 20-time English champions. Both parties were expected to increase their initial offers on Wednesday after the submission deadline of 2100 GMT was extended by merchant bank Raine, which is assisting with the sale of the club, following confusion over the timing, the British media reported. It is also reported that Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe had been granted extensions to submit fresh bids.
We are back with Afghan-American comedian Dauood Naimyar (Comedy Central) this week for another LA recorded episode of pure immigrant delight! Dauood talks being the first white washed member of his immigrant family, his 10 year plan to save Afghanistan, why he was a scumbag for 3 years, Afghan humor, what makes people laugh, his road to comedy, his hatred for beans, what his faborite Afghan food is and so so much more! Follow Dauood on IG @dauoodn & follow the podcast @immigrantjampodcast Check out the Patreon if you want to support and help us make more of these:-) www.patreon.com/luciepohl And please give us a rating & review if you love this podcast!
Pamela Price made history on Monday, being sworn in by Oakland Mayor-Elect Sheng Thao, who herself made history as the first Hmong to be elected mayor of a major US City. Price became the first Black elected DA in Alameda County, birthplace of the Black Panthers. Also speaking during the ceremony in front of at least 200 enthusiastic supporters in Downtown Oakland was Wanda Johnson, mother of Oscar Grant, Aisha Wahab who became the first Muslim and Afghan American to be elected to the California State Senate, and the legendary prison abolitionist and radical professor, Angela Davis. Price following being officially sworn in, said, “This is an exclamation point in the history for Alameda County. I stand before you as our first Black woman District Attorney.” During her speech, Price said, “For the last 10 years, the district attorney's office has stood in the way of the progressive reforms, ushered in by our California legislature and endorsed overwhelmingly by Alameda County voters our message resonated in Alameda County because we know that the criminal justice system is not working for the hardworking people of Alameda County.” Listen to Pamela Price, the legendary Angela Davis, and Wanda Johnson, the mother of Oscar Grant, who was killed more than a decade ago on a BART Train by a police officer has been fighting for justice for her son and so many others like him.
Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001?For months, prior to the attacks, the leader of the Afghan Resistance Movement, Ahmad Shah Massoud tried over and over again to warn the U.S. and the West of an impending attack by al Qa'ida. His warnings were ignored as he continued his fight against them and the Taliban with almost no support from the U.S.Just days before the worst attack on our homeland, Massoud was killed by suicide bombers dispatched by bin Laden. AQ knew we would come to Massoud after the attack attempting to partner since we had no other allies in the country.Today, just a year and half after the botched Afghan Withdrawal, over 27 violent extremist organizations have flooded back into the country, training on the former Coalition Bases, under the tolerant protection of the Taliban, and in flagrant violation of the International Doha Agreement.Ahmad Massoud, the son of the Lion of the Panshir, continues the fight. For the first time he appears on a public broadcast with a U.S. elected official, Green Beret Congressman Mike Waltz. They are joined by the Afghan-American, former Army NCO - Legend - who has returned to Afghanistan multiple times to help evacuate at-risk Afghans and American Citizens.The topics in this podcast will blow your mind. What's happening in that terrorist playground is beyond the pale.Will we learn from our past? Do we even care? Join us and decide for yourself.As the wise Yogi Bera exclaimed, "It's Deja Vu all over again. Join Rooftop Nation!Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ
Hello and Salaam Jigars and Jaans!! Today's episode focuses on Afghan American communities and how we can make them into better safe spaces. I discuss some powerful points that were provided by @thelanterninitiative (follow them on instagram) in which we can keep an eye out for certain individuals in the communities. Individuals who may be struggling with their mental health, fighting a battle with addiction, or people who are just feeling lonely may need more help than others. With this episode, I aim to provide tips, resources and ideas on what we can do to make these individuals feel comfortable and possibly save their lives. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredafghanpodcast/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D@unfilteredafghanpodcast Below are the inspirational people and pages I mentioned in the episode: Instagrams below:@afghansforabettertomorrow@afghanwomenstrong@womenforafghanwomen@nadiahashimibooks@afghanamericanfnd@afghanamericancommunityorg@mahnazzy1@hope._orgHOTLINES:988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text)1-800-662-4357 (SAMHSA)Crisis Text Line offers advice and referrals for anyone who feels that they're experiencing a crisis. This can include drug and alcohol dependency, suicidal impulses, family problems, and other personal difficulties. To access the Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741741 any time, day or nightAs always, feel free to email me with any feedback, possible guests, or comments at medinamua18@gmail.com
The first story in Jamil Jan Kochai's newest collection has an interesting title and premise. “Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” leads The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories (Viking: 2022). But what starts as a story of a young Afghan-American man buying the latest installment of the stealth video game becomes an exploration of Afghanistan, how its borne the brunt of generations of imperial and geopolitical conflict–and how that history is etched on its people. Jamil's book is about Afghanistan–as well as Afghans and Afghan-Americans, grappling with history and strife, conflict and tension, family and community, often amidst the backdrop of an unfeeling U.S. invasion. Jamil Jan Kochai is the author of 99 Nights in Logar (Viking: 2019), a finalist for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. He was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, but he originally hails from Logar, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Zoetrope, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and The Best American Short Stories. Currently, he is a Hodder Fellow at Princeton University. Today, Jamil and I will talk about his short stories, his Afghan and Afghan-American characters, how they relate to today's Afghanistan–and some of the surprising inspirations for some of his stories. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Haunting of Hajji Hotak. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The first story in Jamil Jan Kochai's newest collection has an interesting title and premise. “Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” leads The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories (Viking: 2022). But what starts as a story of a young Afghan-American man buying the latest installment of the stealth video game becomes an exploration of Afghanistan, how its borne the brunt of generations of imperial and geopolitical conflict–and how that history is etched on its people. Jamil's book is about Afghanistan–as well as Afghans and Afghan-Americans, grappling with history and strife, conflict and tension, family and community, often amidst the backdrop of an unfeeling U.S. invasion. Jamil Jan Kochai is the author of 99 Nights in Logar (Viking: 2019), a finalist for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. He was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, but he originally hails from Logar, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Zoetrope, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and The Best American Short Stories. Currently, he is a Hodder Fellow at Princeton University. Today, Jamil and I will talk about his short stories, his Afghan and Afghan-American characters, how they relate to today's Afghanistan–and some of the surprising inspirations for some of his stories. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Haunting of Hajji Hotak. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-american-studies
The first story in Jamil Jan Kochai's newest collection has an interesting title and premise. “Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” leads The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories (Viking: 2022). But what starts as a story of a young Afghan-American man buying the latest installment of the stealth video game becomes an exploration of Afghanistan, how its borne the brunt of generations of imperial and geopolitical conflict–and how that history is etched on its people. Jamil's book is about Afghanistan–as well as Afghans and Afghan-Americans, grappling with history and strife, conflict and tension, family and community, often amidst the backdrop of an unfeeling U.S. invasion. Jamil Jan Kochai is the author of 99 Nights in Logar (Viking: 2019), a finalist for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. He was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, but he originally hails from Logar, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Zoetrope, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and The Best American Short Stories. Currently, he is a Hodder Fellow at Princeton University. Today, Jamil and I will talk about his short stories, his Afghan and Afghan-American characters, how they relate to today's Afghanistan–and some of the surprising inspirations for some of his stories. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Haunting of Hajji Hotak. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
The first story in Jamil Jan Kochai's newest collection has an interesting title and premise. “Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” leads The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories (Viking: 2022). But what starts as a story of a young Afghan-American man buying the latest installment of the stealth video game becomes an exploration of Afghanistan, how its borne the brunt of generations of imperial and geopolitical conflict–and how that history is etched on its people. Jamil's book is about Afghanistan–as well as Afghans and Afghan-Americans, grappling with history and strife, conflict and tension, family and community, often amidst the backdrop of an unfeeling U.S. invasion. Jamil Jan Kochai is the author of 99 Nights in Logar (Viking: 2019), a finalist for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. He was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, but he originally hails from Logar, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Zoetrope, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and The Best American Short Stories. Currently, he is a Hodder Fellow at Princeton University. Today, Jamil and I will talk about his short stories, his Afghan and Afghan-American characters, how they relate to today's Afghanistan–and some of the surprising inspirations for some of his stories. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Haunting of Hajji Hotak. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
The first story in Jamil Jan Kochai's newest collection has an interesting title and premise. “Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” leads The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories (Viking: 2022). But what starts as a story of a young Afghan-American man buying the latest installment of the stealth video game becomes an exploration of Afghanistan, how its borne the brunt of generations of imperial and geopolitical conflict–and how that history is etched on its people. Jamil's book is about Afghanistan–as well as Afghans and Afghan-Americans, grappling with history and strife, conflict and tension, family and community, often amidst the backdrop of an unfeeling U.S. invasion. Jamil Jan Kochai is the author of 99 Nights in Logar (Viking: 2019), a finalist for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. He was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, but he originally hails from Logar, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Zoetrope, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and The Best American Short Stories. Currently, he is a Hodder Fellow at Princeton University. Today, Jamil and I will talk about his short stories, his Afghan and Afghan-American characters, how they relate to today's Afghanistan–and some of the surprising inspirations for some of his stories. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of The Haunting of Hajji Hotak. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review
Dr. Ismatt Reza Niazi is a first-generation Afghan American born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Niazi currently works as a family psychiastrist in Glendale, CA. His work with the Afghan community includes carious lectures, process group, and AACO's Wellness Wednesdays Stream us on all of your favorite platforms Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpod... LETS CONNECT: Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com
Jason Kennedy reports on a call from a leading Afghan-American gay rights activist for western Governments, including Ireland, to do more to help gay Afghani citizens living under Taliban rule.
Fall is here. And it's crazier by the day. Trump drama, Ukraine war news, natural disasters, political dysfunction, election campaign warfare. It's something new and terrible every day. But there's one important issue you're not seeing in the news. Important enough that it has dedicated citizens sleeping outside the US Capitol in Washington tonight. It's called the “firewatch”. And Matt Zeller (@MattCZeller) is leading it. Matt has been a regular on this show. He's an activist, an author and a conscience for America. He is one of the leading advocates for veterans, for Afghan allies, and for America. A combat veteran and Army Major that made it out of Afghanistan alive only because of the courage of his Afghan interpreter, Matt's been paying it forward ever since. He's the courageous Co-Founder of No One Left Behind, a Truman National Security Fellow, the author of Watches Without Time: An American Soldier in Afghanistan, and a top leader on the powerhouse team at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Matt first joined us to predict the collapse of Afghanistan after the US pullout for Episode 127 in August, 2021. Then again for Episode 138 in October, 2021. He came back a year later in August for Episode 182 in August, 2022 to update us on how bad it's gotten in Afghanistan. And to take us inside the historic PACT Act fight with Jon Stewart. And to preview the action that needed to be taken for our Afghan allies. Now, that action is underway. Last week, along with leaders from the Afghan American, humanitarian and veterans community, Matt started a new firewatch. That means he started a campaign of activists sleeping 24/7 outside the capital until the Afghan Adjustment Act is passed. This is democracy at work. This is democracy evolving. This is good trouble. This is the opposite of January 6th. If you were disgusted by that. You'll be inspired by this. This is hope. And as we say all the time, hope is the oxygen of democracy. And it's time for a big dose of it. 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. -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. -Check out the incredible music of Marcus King (featured in the show). -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
This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, Scott was given special the opportunity to sit down with another individual who has been doing incredible work since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, and is currently on the ground there continuing aid - Legend. Legend is an Afghan-American who came to the United States just a few days before the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. He later served in the United States military and has since retired. Legend founded the Legend Group Foundation in September of 2021 following the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August of 2021. Join Scott and Legend to listen in on a very personal view of the Afghanistan abandonment and learn what Legend believes needs to be done to help our Afghan Allies, all as we remember the lives lost because of and since the tragic events of 9/11 that began it all.CONTEXT ON THIS SERIESIn August of 2021, the United States Government officially withdrew from Afghanistan leaving hundreds of thousands of at-risk Afghans vulnerable to Taliban brutality. Immediately, the impact of this moral injury was apparent on out Afghan allies and veteran populations with many of them left behind to deal with the aftermath that no one was coming.Scott and a team of combat veterans began to leverage their network of relationships to provide safe passage and ultimately relocation of hundreds of at-risk Afghans. Scott now has the opportunity to share the story of those Afghan Allies who made it out and of those who are still fighting their way to safety today, alongside many of the extraordinary men and women who made this possible. In this podcast series, Scott sits down with some of the members of Pineapple Express to share their stories and reflect on where we are one year later after the collapse of Afghanistan. PREVIOUS EPISODES ON AFGHANISTAN:“Finding Meaning in the Madness of War”“Saving Space Monkey: Storytelling in Real Time”“Chaos in Kabul”“Operation Pineapple: Deadline”“Afghan Bombing” Operation Pineapple Continues”“Punching Above Your Weight”Operation Pineapple Express: https://operationpineappleexpress.com/Operation Pineapple Express Relief: https://operelief.org ADDITIONAL RESOURCESLegend Group: https://www.legend.ngo/Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooftop_leadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeaderYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ
It's a tale that strikes at the heart of Afghan American identity, a generation of people who fled the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to the U.S. and started over, watching painfully as their former homeland is torn apart. "The Kite Runner," based on Khaled Husseini's best-selling novel, opened as a play on Broadway last month. Jane Ferguson reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It's a tale that strikes at the heart of Afghan American identity, a generation of people who fled the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to the U.S. and started over, watching painfully as their former homeland is torn apart. "The Kite Runner," based on Khaled Husseini's best-selling novel, opened as a play on Broadway last month. Jane Ferguson reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Azita Ghanizada is currently making her Broadway debut in "The Kite Runner" as Soraya, and is now the first woman of Afghan descent to originate a role on Broadway. As we learn, Azita's childhood life was far from ordinary and easy. Her family fled Afghanistan and ended up in the US as political asylum seekers. Similarly to what happens in “The Kite Runner”, she had trouble getting citizenship because she didn't have proper paperwork, including her birth certificate. She talks about growing up and learning how to speak English through watching tv shows and movies, which has also sparked her interest in acting. She shares how she pursued acting by buying a one-way ticket to Hollywood and ended up working at E! for a couple of years where she learned everything about show business. From finding a loophole in not getting jobs she used to get to being told she was white, Azita, together with other actors who joined her cause, successfully drafted a new SAG-AFTRA – AMPTP TV/Theatrical hiring contract for the first time in 37 years. She also talked about MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition, an organization she founded to support and educate. Azita reflects on the issues we still need to fight for such as inclusion, and why we have to create from our heart and operate from a place of truth and integrity. Azita Ghanizada is an Afghan American actress who began her on-air camera career as a commercial model. Her family fled Afghanistan to the US and were granted asylum to remain. She has appeared in numerous television series, including “How I Met Your Mother”, “Entourage”, “Veronica Mars”, “The Wedding Bells”, “NUMB3RS”, “Bones”, “Psych” and “Castle”. Her film credits include "Killroy Was Here", “Our Friend”, “We Broke Up”, “Draupadi Unleashed”, “Complete Unknown”, “X's & O's”, and “A Kiss on the Nose” where she received a film festival best actress nomination for her performance. She's the Founder and President of MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition, an organization she launched after helping build the MENA category into the SAG-AFTRA theatrical contracts. In 2020, she gave her first TEDx talk on the path to visibility in Hollywood. In addition to "Ballers," and Freeform's "Good Trouble," she's also got a recurring role on the CBS show, “United States of Al” and is currently performing in Broadway's "The Kite Runner" as Soraya. Connect with Azita: Watch Azita's amazing TEDx Talk “The Invisible to Stereotyped: The Journey to Hollywood” Twitter: @azitaghanizada Instagram: @azitagram MENA Arts Advocacy 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
Almost one year ago, the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan and the country fell to Taliban rule. While some were able to evacuate in the chaos, tens of thousands of Afghans remain in hiding, many of whom are specifically targeted due to the assistance they provided U.S. forces.On this episode, we're joined by Afghan-American immigration lawyer Spojmie Nasiri. Over the last year, Spojmie has heard harrowing stories from many families seeking safety in the U.S. She talks about her work and experience after the fall of Kabul, and the policy choices our government has made along the way.
Qais Essar, an award-winning, Afghan-American musician, is bringing the “magic” melody of rubab, one of Afghanistan's oldest musical instruments to the east coast of Australia. - قیس ایثار، نوازنده پرآوازه افغان-امریکایی با نوای «جادویی» رباب، یکی از قدیمیترین سازهای افغانستان، در سفری هنری به شرق آسترالیا میآید.
Welcome back to Timeless Spirituality!! For this week's episode, I'm excited to be sitting down with my friend Siddiq to discuss the concept of moving from ascension to embodiment. Now, Daniel, those sound like some big lofty words that you just threw out there, so what do they mean..? Press play to find out ;) Farah's Bio: Farah Siddiq is an Afghan-American female tech founder, teacher and healer. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of a startup called iAscend, a social marketplace for holistic health and healing experiences. Where wellness is right and not a privilege. She is trained in three forms of energy healing: Usui Reiki, Angelic and her own method Cosmic Reiki combining astrology and energy medicine. Turning the wounds into medicine is her expertise. She has worked on clients who have been terminally ill, in transition life to death and have had severe PTSD. She has taught hundreds of people reiki and has had thousands of people transform through her healing workshops.
In today's episode, Ron Hirschberg talks with Said Noor, a proud Afghan American Army Veteran who first served for over eight years as an interpreter for the U.S. Army troops stationed near his village, before he was able to move to the U.S. on a special visa. A few years later, Said became a U.S. citizen, joined the U.S. Army, and redeployed back to the same area he had lived with his mom and eight siblings amidst many years of Taliban brutality, this time as a soldier. Said and Ron talk about Said's incredible story of service and his mission to fight the Taliban, his early years in Afghanistan, his time with the Army, and how in August 2021 he succeeded in his 20-year mission to keep his family safe. After months of advocacy, and with the help of MA Congressman Seth Moulton and in a small way football player Tom Brady, he was able to get his family on one of the last evacuation planes leaving Afghanistan, and safely to the U.S. ###THE ANNUAL RUN TO HOME BASE IS 7-30-22 THIS YEAR! ALL FUNDRAISING GOES DIRECTLY TO THE CARE OF OUR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES, SO SIGN UP HERE: www.runtohomebase.org###If you are your loved one is experiencing any emotional, mental health struggles, you are not alone and please contact Home Base at (617) 724-5202, or visit www.homebase.org Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the tree" by The Butler Frogs###Thank you Said Noor for your service, resilience and perseverance over 20 years to help your family and so many others with the common fight for humanity and peace.Said joined us virtually from Houston in March 2022, seven months since his family safely left Kabul alongside the US military, following the suicide bombing attack killing 13 US servicemembers and injuring 100s of Afghans. Said takes us back to the time he first learned about the 9/11 attacks in the US. He was 11 years old, living with his mom and 8 siblings, all witnessing the Taliban beating his mom regularly, robbing her for money that was sent from dad who had been working in the UAE. Said was fascinated with the US troops who soon became fixtures in the community, and although they appeared as if they were from another planet, they treated his family with immediate kindness – while the Taliban who spoke his same language were wreaking havoc all around him. For years Said and family would watch Stallone's Rambo movies which would become his early lessons in the English language, and in 2007, Said officially became a translator for the US troops at age 17. In 2014, Said left for the United States on special Visa, and in 2017 he became a US citizen. Before long he enlisted in the US Army and by 2018 was translating for the troops back in Afghanistan. Said was now a proud Afghan American serving our country, and in 2020 after being honorably discharged from the Army he returned as a US citizen to the same village he first saw those troops 20 years prior.In 2021 Said had a new mission, to bring his whole family to the US – Not an easy task, even as a US Citizen and Army Veteran. His plea made it to Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton's desk, and along with creative planning by staff member Neesha Suarez, made the mission a reality – On August 27th, Said's family was instructed to enter the gates of the Kabul airport, get to a gas station and connect with a Marine to give the straight-out-of-Boston code word, “Tom Brady.”A household name like Tom Brady to us New Englanders may not have meant anything to Said's family at the time, but it's now unforgettable for them all. The Buccaneers brought Said and fellow comrade and Patriots fan Steve Morse to Tampa for a game, and Mr. Brady sent a personal message thanking US Army Veteran Said Noor for his service to our country. Said brings us deeper into his story of a kid that just wants his family to survive and thrive, and how in these times as we look to Ukraine, human suffering should never exist no matter what. 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The United Nations estimates around half of Afghanistan's population – nearly 20 million people – faces acute hunger. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan follows the end of America's twenty-year war and the withdrawal of all US troops in August 2021. In February, the Biden administration decided to freeze nearly $10 billion in assets belonging to the Afghan central bank in order to prevent money going into the hands of the Taliban. Are US policies exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and what does freezing of assets mean to accomplish? This week, the Eurasia Group Foundation's Mark Hannah is joined by freelance journalist Matthieu Aikins and the co-founder of Unfreeze Afghanistan Masuda Sultan to better understand the current state of Afghanistan, President Biden's decision to freeze Afghanistan assets in response to the Taliban's takeover, and the ongoing plight of Afghans. Matthieu Aikins is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, and the author of The Naked Don't Fear the Water: An Underground Journey with Afghan Refugees. Masuda Sultan is an Afghan-American women's rights activist and entrepreneur who has been working for over 20 years in support of women and girls in education, vocational training, and protection from violence. Show notes: “Afghanistan: Nearly 20 million going hungry” (UN News, May 9, 2022) The Naked Don't Fear the Water: An Underground Journey with Afghan Refugees (Matthieu Aikins, February 22, 2022)
Lyla Kohistany is a former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer who supported SOF through much of the GWOT and now serves as a cultural consultant for the command. As a child Lyla was brought to the U.S. as a refugee from the Soviet War on Afghanistan in the 1980's. Her familiarity with the Afghan culture made her an invaluable asset to SOF's efforts in Afghanistan, but it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing Lyla. From almost becoming a child bride to becoming the CEO of a non-profit, Lyla Kohistany embodies the SOF tenet "Humans are more important than hardware"!Promote LeadershipEmail: lyla@promoteleadership.orgWebsite: www.promoteleadership.orgHonor the PromiseEmail: lyla@honorthepromise.vetWebsite: www.honorthepromise.vetSubscribe to SOFcast today! Also available on YouTube!
“Growing up, I remember entertaining my friends, my cousins, my siblings with storytelling. I would stage plays. I would write the play and they would act it out. It was my first love.”Not many of us can pinpoint the exact moment our lives changed forever. For Khaled Hosseini, the New York Times best-selling Afghan American novelist, author of The Kite Runner, as well as two other novels including One Thousand Splendid Suns, and The Mountains Echoed, it was December 27 1979.As a young boy watching the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan, Khaled knew this was a momentous event. Today Dr. Hosseini is an Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) and in this episode of Into The Magic Shop he talks about his experience as a refugee, his own survivor's guilt, and why the power of stories move us to take action. “I believe in the power of storytelling, Jim, I think stories, be they in the form of plays, or films or music, or I happen to be deeply partial to literature, I think they're the single best means we have of feeling empathy for others.”So what made a successful doctor change course and become a writer, and what is Khaled's take on war and the refugee crisis?To find out more, you'll have to download and listen to this podcast. On today's podcast: His experience as a refugee The ongoing crisis in Ukraine Making the transition from medicine to writing What we all can do to help refugees The power of storytelling Links:United Nations High Commission on Refugees
This week on The Panjwai Podcast we are joined by “Sarah”, an Afghan-American who served in Afghanistan as an interpreter, mostly in the Kandahar and Helmand provinces. Sarah talks to us about her journey to serving, her experiences in Panjwai, Zharey, Helmand and Kandahar at large. She offers insights into the cultural interactions with local Afghans, with the multiple military units she supported, and what it has been like watching the fall of Afghanistan with some of her family still stuck behind enemy lines. --------------------------------- The views expressed by the guests and hosts of this podcast do not represent the views of the Department of Defense or United States Government. ——————————————— Also Available on: Apple: https://buff.ly/3gTXet9 Spotify: https://buff.ly/2Kx6cjR Google: https://buff.ly/3b29R4z Podbean: https://buff.ly/2WoN0aF iHeartRadio: https://buff.ly/3nc5Wo1 Check out the video version of the podcast at : https://www.youtube.com/thepanjwaipodcast For maps, photos and more information about Panjwai go to : https://www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/about-panjwai Direct donations can also be sent via venmo @thepanjwaipodcast Be sure to like, follow, and/or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Youtube, TuneIn, Amazon Music and many more. visit www.thepanjwaipodcast.com/listen for more information. Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepanjwaipodcast Instagram: @thepanjwaipodcast Twitter: @panjwaipodcast ---------------------------------------------------------------- Podcast Theme Song “Take me with you” by Dustin Gaspard https://www.instagram.com/dusty_muhrie/ https://www.dustingaspardmusic.com/
On Today's Trivia Podcast Episode Time for 20 new questions on this trivia podcast! What empire arose in the Peruvian highlands around 1200 AD? Antonie van Leeuwenhoek born in 1632 is called the Father of what? Who was the 1st video game character to have a balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1993? Which US state is the only one to have a non-rectangular flag? Where is the most remote permanent settlement on Earth, being over 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometres) from the nearest human settlement on Saint Helena? Which recent Netflix dark comedy stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a Michigan State University astronomy professor trying to warn the world of impending disaster? Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini published his first novel in 2003 and it was called what? If you liked this episode, check out our last trivia episode! Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media for more trivia: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!
On Today's Trivia Podcast Episode Time for 20 new questions on this trivia podcast! What empire arose in the Peruvian highlands around 1200 AD? Antonie van Leeuwenhoek born in 1632 is called the Father of what? Who was the 1st video game character to have a balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1993? Which US state is the only one to have a non-rectangular flag? Where is the most remote permanent settlement on Earth, being over 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometres) from the nearest human settlement on Saint Helena? Which recent Netflix dark comedy stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a Michigan State University astronomy professor trying to warn the world of impending disaster? Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini published his first novel in 2003 and it was called what? If you liked this episode, check out our last trivia episode! Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media for more trivia: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!
Afghan-American pilot Zak Khogyani was just nine years old when he fled his home in Afghanistan. Being forced to leave his family and belongings behind was not easy, but he eventually managed to settle in the United States, which he now considers home. So last year, when Zak heard about Afghans fleeing the Taliban's takeover, he knew better than most the hardships they were facing. He felt compelled to lend a helping hand, and over three evacuation flights, Zak chaperoned 1,002 people hoping to find safety in the United States. They told him their stories and their fears, looking at him as an inspiration for the life that awaited them upon landing. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Gaia Caramazza (Photo: Zak Khogyani at work. Credit: Zak Khogyani)
On this special episode of Kunafa and Shay, Marina and Nabra are joined by actor and activist Yousof Sultani, who discusses his experiences in the theatre field as an Afghan American artist and the advocacy and community organizing he does for the people of Afghanistan.
"Everything feels trivial next to the cries of Afghan women." - Elif Shafak Today, in light of this week's events in Afghanistan, we are releasing a special episode of the FIA podcast. Through our network of extraordinary women, we were connected with Sahar Salahi, a first-generation Afghan American, whose family fled Afghanistan in the 1980s. In a real-time, authentic, and raw conversation, she shares with us her story as well as her reaction and first-hand accounts she's receiving from family members in Afghanistan. The FIA podcast was created to amplify the voices of women and enable them to share their stories, experiences, and reactions in real-time, safe space. We are here to listen and bear witness in our mission to provide women with new narratives that invoke community, support, safety and validation. We proudly stand with our Afghan sisters and will continue to amplify those voices that are helping us to understand, process, and act in order to show up for those who need it.Ways to GiveDFW Refugees (GoFundMe)Arlington, VA Refugees (Website)@WomenforWomen (Instagram)@SavetheChildren (Instagram)Accounts & Voices@Hilahamidi@Maryamhaidar@mejgan.writes@theafghan @Aisha.h@omar.haidari@joseph_m_azamX,K+K
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