Podcasts about afghan interpreters

This week on Urban Valor, we hear the extraordinary story of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Ham—a combat videographer whose job was to document war through the lens. Serving from 2007 to 2017, Robert captured footage most Americans will never see—graphic, haunting, and real. But it wasn't until he reviewed the footage later that the emotional weight truly hit him.In this week's episode of Urban Valor, Robert shares the reality of filming dying Afghans, surviving mortar attacks, and embedding with combat units across Afghanistan. He opens up about the toll that job took on his mental health and what happened after he came home. Despite enrolling at USC's top-ranked film school, he struggled with depression, identity loss, and nearly took his own life.Now a filmmaker dedicated to preserving the stories of those who served, Robert is the creator behind Interpreters Wanted and Searching for Bergdahl. His story is one of service, trauma, survival, and healing.

The gang is back together - and things get a little hairy before our guest arrives. THE INTERVIEW In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act. Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones. SCUTTLEBUTT New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles. Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year Special Guest: Steven Miska.

On the minds and conscience of Canadians. Questions continue about actions by former federal minister of defence Harjit Sajjan and the fate of Afghan interpreters who went into battle with the CAF and saved Canadian lives but who were left behind facing death by the Taliban during the panicked/chaotic evacuation. Guest: Major Mark Campbell. PPCLI. Major Campbell was a career soldier in the Canadian army who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan and who previously shared with us that Afghan interpreters saved Canadian lives and were the first targets for insurgents during firefights. One such interpreter who served with Major Campbell is featured in our next segment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: On the minds and conscience of Canadians. Questions continue about actions by former federal minister of defence Harjit Sajjan and the fate of Afghan interpreters who went into battle with the CAF and saved Canadian lives but who were left behind facing death by the Taliban during the panicked/chaotic evacuation. Guest: Major Mark Campbell. PPCLI. Major Campbell was a career soldier in the Canadian army who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan and who previously shared with us that Afghan interpreters saved Canadian lives and were the first targets for insurgents during firefights. One such interpreter who served with Major Campbell is featured in our next segment.  During a live broadcast in August of 2021, as panic engulfed Kabul and thousands of Afghans, including CAF interpreters desperately attempted to escape capture and death by the Taliban by securing places of Canadian evacuation flights we broadcast a live interview with two of the interpreters. One had been able to flee the country without assistance and joined us from Dallas, TX, but still was denied entry to Canada. The other remained with his family somewhere near Kabul desperately praying they would receive the call from the Canadian government in response to his pleas to Ottawa for evacuation.   Guests: "Left behind Alex" who had served with Major Mark Campbell in Afghanistan. Mr. Khan, the on-air name this interpreter permitted us to use. NATO talk in Washington include deliberations on continued weapons/financial support for Ukraine. Meetings in Ukraine also taking place in Europe. Guest: Olexander Scherba, Ukraine Ambassador at Large joining us from Austria. Author: Ukraine vs Darkness.  Israel engages in U.S. proposed ceasefire talks with Hamas. Guest: Vivian Bercovici. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, from Tel Aviv.  --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The documentary feature "Interpreters Wanted" follows brothers Saifullah and Ismail Haqmal, who served as interpreters alongside U.S. Forces in Afghanistan for over a decade.

IN THE NEWS VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV. RAPID FIRE Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial Special Guest: Robert Ham.

Guest: Ghulam Faizi, former military interpreter in Afghanistan

Guest: Michael Chong, Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister

Afghan interpreters still waiting for approval on applications to come to Canada,  Opposition demands more be done to help Afghan interpreters , The Ford F-150 Lightning could be the most important EV to hit the market, Why is keeping the trains running key to Ukraine's war effort & Journo Corner - May 11th, 2022    Afghan interpreters still waiting for approval on applications to come to Canada Guest: Ahmad Shoaib, former Afghan interpreter and representative of former resettled Afghan-Canadian interpreters    Opposition demands more be done to help Afghan interpreters  Guest: Michael Chong, Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister   The Ford F-150 Lightning could be the most important EV to hit the market, does it live up to expectations?   Guest: Scott Evans, Motor Trend Features Editor   Why is keeping the trains running key to Ukraine's war effort? Guest: Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukrainian Railways CEO    Journo Corner: The second CPC leadership debate, and Alberta court rules federal environmental assessment act is unconstitutional   Guest: Dave Breakenridge, managing editor of the Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun, and host of the 10/3 Podcast    

Guest: Ahmad Shoaib, former Afghan interpreter and representative of former resettled Afghan-Canadian interpreters

Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight For Ukraine about the Taliban hunting, torturing and killing former Afghan Interpreters in Afghanistan. Chris tells Rubina why this is such a dark chapter in Canadian history and how the Canadian government failed the people of Afghanistan.  Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's show: Two senior staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and one former one were indicted Monday for what investigators say was an attempt to steer a roughly $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract to a preferred vendor. We learn the latest and what happens next. Also this hour: City Council Member Mary Nan Huffman answers your questions about issues affecting the city. Then, what happens when the public's right to know bumps up against an individual's right to privacy? We talk with Tulane Law Professor Amy Gajda about her new book, Seek and Hide – The Tangled History of the Right To Privacy. And Khalil Arab worked as an interpreter for U.S. forces in his native Afghanistan before ending up in Houston. We hear his story and learn what he hopes Americans will learn about those like him. There will be a free screening of a documentary about Afghans like Arab, called The Interpreters, as a part of the Inspire Film Festival Thursday night at the MATCH.

And finally, Alex is joined by Tamila Karpyc, a former NATO liaison to Ukraine and all around International Security and Democratic Governance expert. Alex and Tamila talk about why its so hard for Ukrainians to not only get into Canada, but gain true refugee status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government is leaving the door open to increasing the allocation for Afghans fleeing their war-torn homeland, and may allow arrivals above the annual humanitarian cap.

Earlier this week, a group of former Afghan interpreters rallied outside Parliament House in Canberra. They demanded urgent action from the Australian government on visa allocation for their families. As a result of the Taliban takeover, the federal government in January this year committed to offering at least 15,000 visas to Afghans over the next four years under the humanitarian and family visa program. SBS has learned the government is considering excluding thousands of Afghan nationals who have already arrived in the country from the visa allocation.

Hundreds of Afghans risked their lives to assist the US military with interpreting and other services after 9-11. Fearing for their lives, many have been desperate to leave since the Taliban re-took power. But even before August 2021, interpreters found themselves feeling abandoned. Written by Sayed Jalal Shajjan. Read by me Ben Mitchell.

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Some Afghan interpreters who risked their lives alongside Canadian soldiers are still waiting to get out of Afghanistan. As the federal government struggles to handle these refugees, Canadian veterans are working to help bring them to Canada. On Remembrance Day, Steve Paikin speaks to one veteran behind these efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal officials were being warned about the situation in Afghanistan many months before the crisis unfolded, according to leaked emails obtained by The Fifth Estate. Gillian Findlay tells us more.

Chad Robichaux is joined by two awesome guests for this episode of The Robo Show. Ziaulhaq Ghafoori (Booyah) & Bahroz Mohmand (Blade) are the two founders of Interpreting Freedom Foundation. The Interpreting Freedom Foundation (IFF) is committed to supporting our Afghan Interpreters, allies, and families as they transition to their new life as community members of our United States of America. You won't want to miss their stories on this episode.

This episode follows the stories of Afghan Interpreters who worked alongside soldiers fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. For a list of sources used in this episode visit Eyesonlypodcast.comTo support a nonprofit saving Afghan Interpreters visitNononeleft.org 

This episode follows the stories of Afghan Interpreters who worked alongside soldiers fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. For a list of sources used in this episode visit Eyesonlypodcast.comTo support a nonprofit saving Afghan Interpreters visitNononeleft.org 

A bid to pull Afghan interpreters and their families out of Afghanistan and into safety.A group of former New Zealand Defence Force personnel are raising money on Give-A-Little to help 48 families evacuate.Organiser Sam Pickford told Heather du Plessis-Allan they need $500,000 to rescue those left behind.“We're looking at any ways and means at the moment. Private extraction would be a great one, whether we can get them across borders or some other options to possibly extract them by air.”The Government's preparing to send a special representative to the Middle East to support those stranded in Afghanistan.Pickford says it's too little too late."The faith that we've got in the Government is absolutely zero. They've done nothing but lie to us from the beginning. It's a bit crazy really to think that it's just a couple of us that are working towards this."More than 1200 visas have been granted — on top of the more than 400 visa holders already uplifted from the country.LISTEN ABOVE

With the mainstream media attention diverted from Afghanistan, this week the Bylines Network podcast looks at the situation on the ground, and what has changed since the Taliban took over the country in August. With a new administration installed, and clampdowns on women's rights and the right to protest, it is important to keep an eye on the situation, and not let it drift off the attention. This week, we also spoke with Martin Waller at East Anglia Bylines. Martin, wrote a piece for East Anglia Bylines this week on how to fund social care, and we spoke about the problems with the government's plans, and possible solutions. Be sure to read the article here and to follow Martin at @martinwaller10, and us at @BylinesPod 

Trying to put things in context and heal from one of the most emotionally draining months of my life is the goal of this episode.  This episode is dedicated to the 13 American service members that didn't make it home and to the nearly two hundred Afghans that died during the HKIA suicide attack in Kabul.  We're still in the fight. Please donate to the Veteran Transition Network's Afghan Fund to help our interpreters and Canadian citizens left behind. https://vtncanada.org/support-afghan-interpreters/

Guest: Retired Warrant Officer Jon Feltham - Former 1st Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1PPCLI). 

This episode follows the stories of Afghan Interpreters who worked alongside soldiers fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. If you would like to help Afghan Interpreters please visitNo One Left Behindhttps://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=17640Theme music:Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance https://bit.ly/journey-broken-elegance​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/eTtyZDU6WZQ://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: httpsFor a list of sources used in this episode visit Eyesonlypodcast.com

For this edition of the Sosh Podcast, MAJ Sam Wilkins and MAJ Kyle Atwell interview Doug Livermore from No One Left Behind (NOLB), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting wartime interpreters who have worked for the United States during the Global War on Terror. They talked about NOLB's efforts in recent years to help these interpreters gain Special Immigrant Visas, the hurdles they've had to overcome, and the humanitarian crisis that has followed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.   This interview was recorded on August 24th, 2021, two days prior to the terrorist attack that struck Hamid Karzai International Airport and killed over 170 people, to include 13 US Service Members.    Doug Livermore is a board member of No One Left Behind (NOLB), the Director of Special Programs for the Department of the Navy, a Special Forces officer in the Maryland National Guard, and a fellow of West Point's Modern War Institute. For more information on NOLB you can visit their website, https://nooneleft.org/.   MAJ Samuel Wilkins is an Instructor of International Affairs at the US Military Academy, West Point. His research interests include American foreign policy in Africa, limited military interventions, and the Cold War.   MAJ Kyle Atwell is an Instructor of International Affairs at the US Military Academy, West Point, and the founder and Co-Director of the Irregular Warfare Initiative where he also hosts the Irregular Warfare Podcast. His research interests include military strategy, irregular and partnered warfare, alliance dynamics, and military effectiveness.   The views expressed on this podcast belong to those of the speakers and should not be seen as reflective of the official positions of the US Military Academy, the United States Army, the Department of Defense, or any government entity.

US troops complete Afghan departure, the future of Afghan interpreters and Biden addresses America

په تېرو څو میاشتو سلګونه هغه کسان له خپلو کورنیو سره آسټرالیا ته راغلي چې په افغانستان کې یې له آسټرالیا ځواکونو سره کار ترسره کړی.

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As Kabul fell, Dominic Raab lay under a gazebo at a luxury hotel. Michael Walker explains how it is another example of the callousness of Britain’s Tory government when it comes to Afghan refugees.

As Kabul fell, Dominic Raab lay under a gazebo at a luxury hotel. Michael Walker explains how it is another example of the callousness of Britain’s Tory government when it comes to Afghan refugees.

Luther sits down with Black Rifle Coffee's Evan Hafer to discuss the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and what that means for the linguists who served along side US forces for the last twenty years.

Less than 30 Australian citizens and Afghan nationals have been evacuated from the capital on the first of at least four flights coordinated by the Australian Government.

Addressing moral injury with gratitude. The debt we owe to Afghan interpreters as the Taliban closes in. Mitigating risk by creating community for veterans through PB Abbate.Maj. Thomas Schueman discusses combat, making meaning out of every experience, and how normalizing feelings outside of happiness is key to mental health.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT with Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn  LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Maj. Thomas SchuemanInstagramLinkedInPB Abbate WebsitePB Abbate InstagramPB Abbate Facebook

Alex Pierson spoke with one of the few Afghan Interpreters and Cultural guides who was able to escape Afghanistan before the Taliban completely overthrew the country and sealed the borders.For the safety of his family still in Afghanistan, and fear of Taliban retaliation, we are withholding his name.  Alex and this now safe interpreter talk about the terrifying situation in Afghanistan now, the Taliban hunting for any they consider an enemy, and how he feels the Canadian government's response has been so far. Let's get talking

Evan Solomon discusses the latest updates on the situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control of the country.  On today's show:  Green Party Leader Annamie Paul discusses the federal election campaign. We play Evan's full interview with Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino on the situation in Afghanistan.  Tim Laidler, President of the Veterans Transition Network, explains what is being done to help people leave Afghanistan.   "The War Room" election panel with political strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.   Canadian sprinter and six-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse discusses Olympic medals, fatherhood, and his future. 

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Parliament's workplace culture is back in the spotlight after former Liberal MP Julia Banks reveals she experienced months of gaslighting, bullying and an unwanted sexual advance in Canberra. Plus, Australia's vaccination rollout — what does war have to do with it? 7:30's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle joins Fran and PK.

This September will mark 20 years since the start of the US war in Afghanistan. After Al-Qaeda members hijacked four commercial airliners then President George W. Bush vowed to win the war against terrorism. Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan were the targets.  In the years that followed, hundreds of Afghans risked their lives to assist the US military with interpreting and other services. They've since found themselves abandoned as the US pulls out of Afghanistan. Written by Sayed Jalal Shajjan. Read by me Ben Mitchell.

A recent email from Afghanistan communicated that a former Afghan interpreter for Canada's military has been executed by the Taliban. This highlights the increasing urgency to permit the former interpreters to come to Canada and build a life here. The current federal government is showing zero interest in doing so and the Harper government opened only a very brief window for interpreters to apply during the Afghanistan mission in 2011. Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington, encountered Ahmed Hussen – the federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees – this week, and raised the issue of the interpreters withhim. What was Joe told? We find out Guest:  Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fran Coombs of Rasmussen Reports on the 31% of U.S. citizens who expect a second American civil war. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer talks about Stephen Harper's visit to the White House. A former Afghan interpreter and Major Mark Cambell discuss the plight of interpreters who helped the Canadian military. And why a customer wearing a MAGA hat was asked to leave a Vancouver tea house. - Rasmussen Reports was told by 31% of Americans (approximately 100 million) that they expect the United States to soon be embroiled in a second civil war. Why do so many Americans have such dire expectations, and what could potentially cause extreme civil unrest? Guest: Fran Coombs, Managing editor of Rasmussen Reports - Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is set to visit the White House tomorrow and is planning to meet with President Donald Trump's security adviser and former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton.  Some have accused Harper of blindsiding Justin Trudeau with this visit but does this visit actually undermine the current government? Guest:  Andrew Scheer yesterday on the program speaking about Stephen Harper visit to the White House - Alex is an Afghan interpreter who accompanied the Canadian military on missions during the war in Afghanistan, experiencing the same dangers as our soldiers. These interpreters had a brief window of opportunity to petition to move to Canada permanently in 2009. Most were denied their refugee claims despite the fact that their work with our military had made them targets of Al Qaeda and the Taliban. On this Canada Day, Alex joins us from Afghanistan, to talk with Canadian PPCLI Major Mark Campbell who lost his legs to an IED attack while serving in Afghanistan. The two discuss the integral role that interpreters played in keeping members of the Canadian military relatively safe in Afghanistan, and the dangers these interpreters are now in. - The manager of a popular restaurant in Stanley Park in Vancouver lost his job when he refused to serve a customer who was wearing a MAGA hat. The manager was fired. Here is the full story of what happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex was a guest on the show a few weeks ago. He worked as an interpreter for Canadian troops in Afghanistan and although he's received letters of commendation from Canadian military officers, he's also received letters containing death threats from the Taliban. He and his family are desperate to come to Canada to live in safety. James is a friend of Alex and was also an interpreter for Canadian troops during the Afghan campaign. However, James is happily living in Alberta. Guests: Alex, a former interpreter for Canadian forces, still in Afghanistan James, a former interpreter for Canadian forces, now living in Alberta (joined by Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington in the final segment) (Photo: Tomas Munita/The Canadian Press/AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Green Show A government source says that Canada will send an aviation task force to the embattled African nation of Mali as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission.   Will Canada's presence in the country be helpful or is the situation too dangerous?   Guest: Dr. Bruno Charbonneau, Directeur, Centre FrancoPaix en résolution des conflits et missions de paix, Chaire Raoul-Dandurand, Université du Quebec, Canadian and global expert on UN missions to Francophone Africa, particularly Mali - Roy speaks with Tom Quiggin, a court qualified expert on terrorism with two decades of experience in the intelligence community, on a couple of subjects related to security and terrorism.   Global News is reporting that Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wants Canada to declare anti-Sikh violence that took place in India in the 1980s to be genocide.   Roy also chats with Tom about John Letts, father of Jack Letts, who will be arriving in Canada from the United Kingdom to plead for his son to be accepted in this country. Jack Letts has dual citizenship in Canada and the U.K., but he's suspected of being a member of ISIS and the U.K. doesn't want to let him in.   Guest: Tom Quiggin, court certified Canadian expert on terrorism, Intelligence work for RCMP, CAF, UN, and War Crimes Tribunals, author of ‘SUBMISSION: The Danger of Political Islam to Canada' - Alex was a guest on the show a few weeks ago. He worked as an interpreter for Canadian troops in Afghanistan and although he's received letters of commendation from Canadian military officers, he's also received letters containing death threats from the Taliban. He and his family are desperate to come to Canada to live in safety.   James is a friend of Alex and was also an interpreter for Canadian troops during the Afghan campaign. However, James is happily living in Alberta.   Guests: Alex, a former interpreter for Canadian forces, still in Afghanistan James, a former interpreter for Canadian forces, now living in Alberta (joined by Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington in the final segment) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.