Podcasts about afghans

Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump's shameful dedication to deporting immigrants has led him to betray Afghans who helped the U.S. military in Afghanistan and were promised protection in the U.S., leaving it to individual service members to push back against his disgrace. Trump is also betraying the Iranians he continues to claim he is helping with his war on Iran, shaming the United States with his dishonor. Maggie Mullen, reporter for Wyofile.com, talks with Rachel about the strong resistance in Wyoming to Donald Trump's efforts to interfere in their elections, despite Wyoming being very Republican and more supportive of Trump than any other state, according to polls. Rachel Maddow explains how a secret bomb shelter installed under the White House during the Obama administration undercuts Donald Trump's legal claim that he needs his ballroom constructed because it will include a necessary bomb shelter for the White House. Rachel is joined by Greg Werkheiser, co-founder of Cultural Heritage Partners, to discuss a coalition of organizations working to protect Washington cultural and historic landmarks from Trump's reckless vanity projects. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Afghans in Pakistan and Iran face an uncertain future under the Taliban amid a huge deportation drive. We have a report from the Torkham crossing, known as "zero point". Millions of Afghans have fled across the borders to Pakistan for decades. Also, we hear from the Taliban foreign minister who has called on western countries to develop closer diplomatic and economic ties with Afghanistan. Israel says it's captured a senior member of Hamas in Gaza - as Palestinian medics say two children and a woman were killed. Norway's King Haakon pledges an oath of allegiance to the constitution as his father lies in state. A Russian drone and missile barrage kills at least 12 in the capital of Ukraine. Researchers say cancer treatment in mornings could double survival time.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Afghan returnees deported from Pakistan arriving at the Torkham crossing Credit: AFP via Getty

Millions of Afghans have in recent decades fled across the borders to Pakistan and Iran, seeking refuge or employment. But as the numbers leaving Afghanistan have risen, especially since the Taliban's return to power in August 2021, so have deportation efforts by Pakistan and Iran. We have a special report by the BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet, who has been to the main border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan.Also in the programme: as a new law comes into force in Austria banning girls under the age of 14 from wearing a headscarf in schools, we hear from the government, and a critic of the ban; shares in the ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein have plunged on their first day of public trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; and the population of New Zealand's critically endangered flightless parrot, the kākāpō, has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in decades.(Photo: Trucks carrying returnees parked along the highway near the Torkham border crossing, October 2025. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

In this episode of The Jason Jones Show, Jason sits down with Zainab Baqiri to discuss the Vulnerable People Project's work in Afghanistan and the women and girls still fighting for a future beyond Taliban rule. Recorded on August 26, 2026, the fifth anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, Jason and Zainab reflect on the chaos surrounding the fall of Afghanistan, the evacuation efforts they were involved in, and the attack that killed 13 American service members and approximately 170 Afghans. They share their personal experiences from that period and discuss the importance of remembering the Afghan allies who were left behind and the promises made to them. Jason and Zainab also discuss Flight2Future, a VPP program helping talented young Afghan women who have earned scholarships and university admissions reach countries where they can safely continue their education. The program helps cover travel and relocation costs, including the additional expense created by Taliban restrictions that often require a male family member to accompany a woman traveling outside the country. Zainab shares her own journey as a refugee now living in Germany, where she was able to pursue her master's degree with the support of a Catholic scholarship program. She reflects on how access to education, community, and opportunity helped her begin rebuilding her life. VPP is currently working to help seven young women facing urgent university deadlines through Flight2Future. To support Flight2Future and the Vulnerable People Project's humanitarian work, donate at vulnerablepeople.com.

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Five years ago this month, the United States ended its war in Afghanistan. Washington's exit was chaotic; as Taliban forces swept through the country and the U.S.-backed government collapsed, officials scrambled to evacuate tens of thousands of Afghans who might fall victim to repression and retribution. In the years since, Afghanistan has practically vanished from American foreign policy discussion. But the situation in the country remains dire, and the collective forgetting of the United States' longest war carries costs of its own. Laurel Miller and Graeme Smith have each spent many years working on and within Afghanistan. Miller, now president of the Asia Foundation, was a longtime U.S. diplomat who became a top official focused on Afghanistan from 2013 to 2017. Smith worked as a political affairs officer for the United Nations in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2018 before serving as an Afghanistan analyst for the International Crisis Group. Dan Kurtz-Phelan spoke to Miller and Smith on Tuesday, August 25, about the lessons and legacy of the American war in Afghanistan, how the country has changed under Taliban rule, and the questions that U.S. policymakers should grapple with moving forward. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

In our third of three episodes honoring the lives impacted by the US departure from Afghanistan in 2021, we repost one of our most moving episodes. Consular officer Alan Eaton helped scores of Afghans at risk evacuate from Kabul, working from inside the Abbey Gate at the airport at exactly the moment when our friend Toobah was on the other side of the gate, trying to get through.  As Alan explains, "This is Jews in Germany, 1940: These people have to get out."  Some did get out, some didn't.  Alan shares these human moments. 

Later this afternoon, we'll get minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed kept interest rates steady in July, but there was some disagreement. A handful of Fed officials wanted to raise the cost of borrowing. This morning, we'll discuss the dissents, fresh economic data, and what to expect from today's report. Then, it's been five years since tens of thousands of Afghans were airlifted to U.S. cities. We'll learn about their careers and lives.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:What to watch for in the next Fed minutesFive years after the Afghan evacuation, thousands have built careers and businesses

Later this afternoon, we'll get minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed kept interest rates steady in July, but there was some disagreement. A handful of Fed officials wanted to raise the cost of borrowing. This morning, we'll discuss the dissents, fresh economic data, and what to expect from today's report. Then, it's been five years since tens of thousands of Afghans were airlifted to U.S. cities. We'll learn about their careers and lives.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:What to watch for in the next Fed minutesFive years after the Afghan evacuation, thousands have built careers and businesses

durée : 00:15:06 - Les journaux de France Culture - Il y a cinq ans, le 15 août 2021, les talibans reprenaient le pouvoir en Afghanistan. Cela fait cinq ans que les Afghans, et notamment les femmes, voient leurs droits se restreindre de plus en plus. - équipe : La Rédaction de France Culture, Thomas Cluzel, Aloïs Guérin Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:15:06 - Journal de 12h30 - Il y a cinq ans, le 15 août 2021, les talibans reprenaient le pouvoir en Afghanistan. Cela fait cinq ans que les Afghans, et notamment les femmes, voient leurs droits se restreindre de plus en plus. - équipe : La Rédaction de France Culture, Thomas Cluzel, Aloïs Guérin Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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It's been five years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan's capital. Since then, the country has been plunged into economic crisis and women have all but disappeared from society. The Times' special correspondent Anthony Loyd has been reporting from Afghanistan for 30 years. He's been back on the streets of Kabul and on patrol with the Taliban's morality police finding out what life is like for ordinary Afghans.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Emily Webb, Jennifer Kennedy.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: On patrol with the Taliban's ‘Virtue and Vice' policeClips: BBC, Al Jazeera, DW News, ABC News, Fox 59, CBS, ARB 24.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Janoo, Molly Gray, and Gerald Malloy discuss their campaigns, and reporter Lola Duffort breaks down the results. Then: it's been nearly five years since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. Vermont now has one of the largest per capita populations of Afghans in the U.S. The head of the Vermont Afghan Alliance will tell us about the challenges they still face. Broadcast live on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

It turns out running a poll to ask Twitter whether Ben Wallace should be prosecuted for treason is perhaps not savvy politics.Zia Yusuf. the Reform home affairs spokesman has today been slapped down by his leader Nigel Farage for labelling the former Tory defence secretary a "traitor" for allowing thousands of Afghans into the country. Farage has said the language is "over the top" and that Yusuf will be getting a "ticking off". A poll today has Reform at their lowest since the 2024 general election. Are Reform crashing out hard? Why is it that after getting so much right - it now seems like they are getting everything wrong?Later, comedian and host of the Screen Rot podcast Jacob Hawley has been campaigning to save the high street for years. Today, Andy Burnham announced plans to stop rogue vape shops, barbers and confectionary stores from popping up all over the place. Did he nick the idea from Jacob's podcast? Jacob is on tour this autumn with a new show, 'Fighting Age Man'.The News Agents is a Global Production.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

All 55 European footballing nations have voted to boycott the men's and women's World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with plans to sell stakes in the tournaments to private investors. We speak to the vice president of Uefa, which governs European football. Also on the programme: a cross-party group of British MPs slams the Ministry of Defence for a data leak which could have imperilled thousands of Afghans; and who should take over as the next boss of the United Nations? (Photo: Fifa President Gianni Infantino attends a Fifa reception at Trump Tower in New York City on July 17, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

Loin de la ceinture industrielle du pays, face aux menaces que fait peser la Russie, et à la montée en puissance des dépenses militaires dans le monde, la municipalité veut faire de la capitale un pôle d'innovation civil et militaire.   La ville de Berlin est la capitale des startups : elle a attiré l'an dernier (2025) un tiers des financements destinés aux jeunes pousses ; il se dit même qu'une startup y voit le jour toutes les quatorze heures. Si la tendance n'est pas nouvelle, ce qui l'est davantage c'est que le secteur de la défense est en train de se faire une place centrale dans l'économie locale. Face aux menaces que fait peser la Russie, et à la montée en puissance des dépenses militaires dans le monde, le message de la municipalité est clair : Berlin doit devenir un pôle d'innovation civil et militaire. Au point d'attirer aussi les industries traditionnelles du secteur. Reportage, Salomé Henon Cohin.   En Turquie, les Afghans sauvent l'agriculture Comme ceux du textile ou de la construction, le secteur agricole de la Turquie est de plus en plus dépendant d'une main-d'œuvre étrangère, migrante. Chez les éleveurs en particulier, ils remplacent peu à peu les ouvriers agricoles ou bergers locaux. Comme dans bien d'autres pays, les jeunes générations se détournent en effet de l'agriculture, d'autant qu'en Turquie le secteur a été durement touché ces dernières années par l'hyperinflation. Mais pour ces paysans afghans, les conditions de travail sont souvent très précaires. Reportage d'Anne Andlauer. À écouter aussiTurquie: les Afghans, nouvelle main-d'œuvre face au recul des travailleurs locaux Et en Serbie, les travailleurs venus d'Asie pallient le manque de main-d'œuvre Dans l'Europe tout entière, les travailleurs étrangers compensent le manque de main-d'œuvre. En plus du vieillissement de la population, certains pays souffrent d'un exode massif de leur jeunesse. C'est le cas de la Serbie dans les Balkans. Pour faire face, Belgrade a donc de plus en plus recours à des ressortissants non européens, venus principalement d'Asie. Mais les cas d'exploitation abusive de ces travailleurs vulnérables se multiplient et ils subissent en outre un racisme décomplexé. Les explications de Simon Rico. La chronique musique de Vincent Théval : Jens Lekman (Suède).

Loin de la ceinture industrielle du pays, face aux menaces que fait peser la Russie, et à la montée en puissance des dépenses militaires dans le monde, la municipalité veut faire de la capitale un pôle d'innovation civil et militaire.   La ville de Berlin est la capitale des startups : elle a attiré l'an dernier (2025) un tiers des financements destinés aux jeunes pousses ; il se dit même qu'une startup y voit le jour toutes les quatorze heures. Si la tendance n'est pas nouvelle, ce qui l'est davantage c'est que le secteur de la défense est en train de se faire une place centrale dans l'économie locale. Face aux menaces que fait peser la Russie, et à la montée en puissance des dépenses militaires dans le monde, le message de la municipalité est clair : Berlin doit devenir un pôle d'innovation civil et militaire. Au point d'attirer aussi les industries traditionnelles du secteur. Reportage, Salomé Henon Cohin.   En Turquie, les Afghans sauvent l'agriculture Comme ceux du textile ou de la construction, le secteur agricole de la Turquie est de plus en plus dépendant d'une main-d'œuvre étrangère, migrante. Chez les éleveurs en particulier, ils remplacent peu à peu les ouvriers agricoles ou bergers locaux. Comme dans bien d'autres pays, les jeunes générations se détournent en effet de l'agriculture, d'autant qu'en Turquie le secteur a été durement touché ces dernières années par l'hyperinflation. Mais pour ces paysans afghans, les conditions de travail sont souvent très précaires. Reportage d'Anne Andlauer. À écouter aussiTurquie: les Afghans, nouvelle main-d'œuvre face au recul des travailleurs locaux Et en Serbie, les travailleurs venus d'Asie pallient le manque de main-d'œuvre Dans l'Europe tout entière, les travailleurs étrangers compensent le manque de main-d'œuvre. En plus du vieillissement de la population, certains pays souffrent d'un exode massif de leur jeunesse. C'est le cas de la Serbie dans les Balkans. Pour faire face, Belgrade a donc de plus en plus recours à des ressortissants non européens, venus principalement d'Asie. Mais les cas d'exploitation abusive de ces travailleurs vulnérables se multiplient et ils subissent en outre un racisme décomplexé. Les explications de Simon Rico. La chronique musique de Vincent Théval : Jens Lekman (Suède).

A few years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing a fellow seminary student named Samir, who was born in Afghanistan and came to faith in Christ as a refugee in Pakistan. Samir went on to found Lumens of Truth, a ministry devoted to helping the people of Afghanistan encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and serve Him faithfully. Through social media and radio broadcasts, they are able to carry the message of the gospel into a country that remains largely closed off.In today's moving interview, we continue exploring the realities of persecution and how the underground church operates around the world. I haven't stopped thinking about our talk since we recorded, and I pray it stirs our hearts to engage meaningfully in this vital, eternal work. Memorable Quotes:“Afghanistan has a population of 43 million people, and less than 5,000 Christians - one of the least reached countries in the world. It was the grace of God and His mercy and favor that through a dream that my mom saw He brought us to Himself.”“From the time Christ came, it has been over 2,000 years, but the people of Afghanistan are hearing the gospel for the first time ever in our history.”“Overall, the underground church, in most places means the church is unauthorized by the government, it is not registered, it's not known, people meet in secret. Now in the context of Afghanistan, actually the church does literally meet in basements. They do not even sing out loud because of the fear of being found out.”“It has been incredible to see the number of people that come to faith, but one of the biggest challenges in the underground church movements…is the epidemic of lonely Christians, Christians that are not a part of the community, and it makes sense because of the high risk associated with joining a community.”“We have many many people that come to Christ…but they are just believers on their own. And there's no one around them actually. There's no local community that they can belong to. And so that is one of the hardships of being a believer.”“Most of the believers won't get a physical Bible ever in their life, and the other sad thing is that they usually never meet other believers.”“The numbers that Open Doors gives is 388 million Christians are under persecution right now around the world. That is almost the population of the US. So imagine that whole nation, our brothers and sisters under persecution.”“Persecution forces you to either really believe in this, that this gospel is really true, or there's no reason to believe. Because there's no solid reason that any rational person would accept this way, other than that they have met the risen Christ that has changed their life.”“My plea with the church in the west is to wake up, because we have taken the gospel so for granted for so long, that we assume it to be true for everyone.” “Afghanistan is 99.97% Muslim. If  you talk with most Afghans, they would say we are the most Muslim country, we are more Muslim in terms of actually following the rules of the Sharia.”“There's nothing that I can say, there's nothing eloquent about what I say, or powerful enough to say, that will change the lives of 42 million people. I'm convinced of that. But if the church prayed, and if the church was on their knees, I'm convinced that the Lord would use even my voice, it's not a very attractive voice…but he will use this voice, and the truth that comes from my voice.”“What kind of joy would fill our hearts if we saw a million Afghans come to Christ, and they will come, if we pray.”Show Notes:1 Corinthians 15:34Link to Season 3 episode with Samirhttps://www.lumensoftruth.org/https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/If your heart has been moved to respond, consider making a gift using the link in the show notes, or going to give.cornerstone.cc/servantsinternational and selecting “Afghan Lumens” under the Designation.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants are ineligible for bond hearings; Republicans move to block the release of the Epstein files; Mike Waltz faces Senate grilling over the Signal chat scandal; Trump pushes an unconstitutional mid-decade redistricting bid for Texas in an effort to keep the House; the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club issues a blistering cease and desist to the Trump regime over unlicensed use of their music; a federal appeals court blocks Trump from stripping Afghan nationals of their temporary protected status; and Republican Rep James Comer used autopen to sign the subpoenas in his investigation into Biden's use of the autopen. Allison and Dana deliver the good news. Guest: Ben Folds Stream Ben Folds LIVE - Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music - Linktree @actualbenfolds.bsky.social - Bluesky, @actualbenfolds) • Instagram, benfoldsTV - YouTube Stories ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings | The Washington Post Republicans move to block Democratic effort to force release of Epstein files | The Guardian President Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott adds to special session agenda | CBS News Mike Waltz pledges to make UN 'great again' at Senate confirmation hearing | AP News Trump Kept Gold Club World Cup Trophy for Himself So FIFA Had to Give the Winners a Replica | Daily Beast Rock Band Rips Kristi Noem's DHS For Using Its Song With NSFW 3-Word Demand | HuffPost Entertainment Lead investigator into Biden's use of an autopen signed letters with a digital signature | NBC News Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Deportation Protections for Afghans, for Now | The New York Times Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, after the County's planning commission approved a solar energy and battery storage project, it now heads to the County Board of Supervisors for approval. Also, we'll tell you why time might be running out for nearly 1,000 Afghans in a temporary refugee camp. Next, why is San Diego falling behind in its progress to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025? And, a new night market has brought open-table Mahjong and live music to National City.

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, national deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), discusses why he says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services are "baselessly" targeting CAIR's partnership with the state of California in providing legal services to recently arrived Afghans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Punjabi Muslims call the Anglo-Sikh Wars the Anglo-Punjabi Wars. But the historical record tells a different story. The Khalsa army was Sikh at its core. Only the artillery gun crews were Muslim, serving under Sikh officers in a Sikh imperial state. Some Punjabi Muslims even raised irregular levies to fight for the British against the Sikhs. Now, facing pressure from Afghans and Balochis, they are claiming Ranjit Singh and Sikh military history as their own. This episode examines the historical lie, the Anglo-Sikh Wars, and what Ranjit Singh actually did to Punjabi Muslim communities.The Sikh Renaissance is independent Sikh analysis rooted in primary sources and Gurbani. No institutional backing. No compromise.For deeper analysis of the Gurbani and primary sources referenced in this video, visit The Sikh Renaissance on Substack. Independent Sikh philosophy, history and intellectual tradition. Rigorous argument, no institutional compromise.https://thesikhrenaissance.substack.comSupport independent Sikh scholarship and keep this work alive.

La réception prochaine des talibans par la Commission européenne suscite l'angoisse des Afghans susceptibles d'être renvoyés vers Kaboul, notre correspondante en Suède les a rencontrés. Nous irons aussi en Belgique auprès des médecins qui documentent les tortures subies par certains demandeurs d'asile. Et en fin d'émission, nous prendrons un peu d'avance sur les vacances d'été, avec une actualité plus souriante : nous verrons comment Berlin met tout en œuvre pour attirer les touristes ! Les talibans sont-ils des interlocuteurs comme les autres ?  La Commission européenne le répète, il ne s'agit pas de reconnaitre le régime de Kaboul, il s'agit de discussions techniques pour permettre le renvoi en Afghanistan de migrants déboutés du droit d'asile, ou ayant été condamnés par la justice. Le porte-parole du ministère afghan des Affaires étrangères, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, est néanmoins attendu dans la capitale belge, d'après différentes sources. Cette réunion fait polémique à travers l'Europe et notamment en Suède, pays qui joue un rôle central dans cette initiative. À Stockholm, Ottilia Férey est allée à la rencontre de la communauté afghane.   Documenter les tortures Les demandeurs d'asile qui fuient les guerres ou les persécutions sont nombreux, de plus en plus nombreux alors que les conflits se multiplient sur la planète. À leur arrivée en Europe, ils doivent exposer leurs traumas, ce qui n'est pas toujours simple. En Belgique, l'association Constats les y aide ; ses médecins reçoivent les victimes de torture et les accompagne dans leurs démarches. Leur travail a fait l'objet d'une enquête intitulée Lire les corps torturés parue dans le numéro 42 de la revue belge Médor, on en parle avec son auteure Céline Mouchart.       L'Écosse « championne » de l'Europe Depuis les élections en Écosse, il y a quelques semaines, les députés se sont mis au travail dans un hémicycle très multiculturel et très européen. Car c'est une particularité de cette nation, un membre de l'Union européenne peut non seulement voter, mais aussi être élu au Parlement. C'est ainsi qu'une femme belge, francophone, siège désormais à Holyrood. Profondément européenne, Yi-Pei Chou Turvey veut défendre la proximité entre l'Écosse et l'UE. Notre correspondant Thomas Harms l'a rencontrée.   Sommes-nous toujours Berlinois ?! Direction Berlin, ville aussi célèbre - ou presque - pour sa porte de Brandebourg et son mur que pour ses clubs techno. À quelques semaines de l'été, la capitale allemande cherche les touristes. Car ces derniers boudent la capitale allemande. Les raisons sont multiples, mais l'une d'elle préoccupe particulièrement les autorités : l'état de ses rues : Berlin reste en effet la ville la plus sale d'Allemagne, et ça joue sur son image. Alors cette année, la capitale s'est inspirée de Copenhague au Danemark et elle a décidé d'inciter les touristes et les Berlinois à nettoyer la ville. Reportage, Delphine Nerbollier.

La réception prochaine des talibans par la Commission européenne suscite l'angoisse des Afghans susceptibles d'être renvoyés vers Kaboul, notre correspondante en Suède les a rencontrés. Nous irons aussi en Belgique auprès des médecins qui documentent les tortures subies par certains demandeurs d'asile. Et en fin d'émission, nous prendrons un peu d'avance sur les vacances d'été, avec une actualité plus souriante : nous verrons comment Berlin met tout en œuvre pour attirer les touristes ! Les talibans sont-ils des interlocuteurs comme les autres ?  La Commission européenne le répète, il ne s'agit pas de reconnaitre le régime de Kaboul, il s'agit de discussions techniques pour permettre le renvoi en Afghanistan de migrants déboutés du droit d'asile, ou ayant été condamnés par la justice. Le porte-parole du ministère afghan des Affaires étrangères, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, est néanmoins attendu dans la capitale belge, d'après différentes sources. Cette réunion fait polémique à travers l'Europe et notamment en Suède, pays qui joue un rôle central dans cette initiative. À Stockholm, Ottilia Férey est allée à la rencontre de la communauté afghane.   Documenter les tortures Les demandeurs d'asile qui fuient les guerres ou les persécutions sont nombreux, de plus en plus nombreux alors que les conflits se multiplient sur la planète. À leur arrivée en Europe, ils doivent exposer leurs traumas, ce qui n'est pas toujours simple. En Belgique, l'association Constats les y aide ; ses médecins reçoivent les victimes de torture et les accompagne dans leurs démarches. Leur travail a fait l'objet d'une enquête intitulée Lire les corps torturés parue dans le numéro 42 de la revue belge Médor, on en parle avec son auteure Céline Mouchart.       L'Écosse « championne » de l'Europe Depuis les élections en Écosse, il y a quelques semaines, les députés se sont mis au travail dans un hémicycle très multiculturel et très européen. Car c'est une particularité de cette nation, un membre de l'Union européenne peut non seulement voter, mais aussi être élu au Parlement. C'est ainsi qu'une femme belge, francophone, siège désormais à Holyrood. Profondément européenne, Yi-Pei Chou Turvey veut défendre la proximité entre l'Écosse et l'UE. Notre correspondant Thomas Harms l'a rencontrée.   Sommes-nous toujours Berlinois ?! Direction Berlin, ville aussi célèbre - ou presque - pour sa porte de Brandebourg et son mur que pour ses clubs techno. À quelques semaines de l'été, la capitale allemande cherche les touristes. Car ces derniers boudent la capitale allemande. Les raisons sont multiples, mais l'une d'elle préoccupe particulièrement les autorités : l'état de ses rues : Berlin reste en effet la ville la plus sale d'Allemagne, et ça joue sur son image. Alors cette année, la capitale s'est inspirée de Copenhague au Danemark et elle a décidé d'inciter les touristes et les Berlinois à nettoyer la ville. Reportage, Delphine Nerbollier.

La Commission européenne a invité des responsables talibans à Bruxelles afin de discuter du renvoi d'Afghans condamnés, déboutés du droit d'asile ou en situation irrégulière sur le sol européen. Présentée comme « technique » et sans reconnaissance officielle du régime, cette réunion fait néanmoins polémique, notamment en Suède, pays qui joue un rôle central en coordonnant cette initiative. C'est là-bas, à Stockholm, que notre correspondante a rencontré ceux qui sont terrorisés à l'idée de retourner dans l'Afghanistan des talibans.  Le reportage de notre correspondante Ottilia Férey à Stockholm est à écouter dans son intégralité dans l'émission Accents d'Europe. À lire aussiSuède: le gouvernement poursuit un projet de loi visant à dénoncer les migrants sans titre de séjour

As the Trump administration expands sanctions on Cuba to pressure regime change, one of its targets is GAESA, the military-run business empire behind hotels, dollar stores, banks and other key sources of hard currency in the country. Also, rights groups are concerned over  European Commission plans to hold talks with the Taliban in Brussels about deporting some Afghans back home. And, New Zealand wants to change its landmark climate law by prohibiting liability for damages caused by climate change, such as from floods, fires or sea level rise. Plus, looking back at the life of Colombian singer Totó la Momposina, who was also a global champion of Andean culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Over the past few years, Houston has taken in more Afghan refugees than any other American city. When refugees arrive, Omer Yousafzai is there to welcome them. He owns The Afghan Village restaurant, which has become a community hub and gathering place for Afghans and non-Afghans alike. This week Dan heads to Houston to share a meal with Omer at his restaurant. Over palau and kabobs — cooked with the help of Omer's nine-year-old son — they discuss how Omer's time as a defense contractor in the Afghanistan War inspired him to open the restaurant, the place's rocky first days, and why some people eat there for free. This episode originally aired on May 2, 2022, and was produced by Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Johanna Mayer, Tracey Samuelson, and Jared O'Connell. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National Priorities Project Program Director Lindsay Koshgarian: 'Tax Day 2026' Report: Average U.S. Taxpayer Paid More Than $4,000 for War Last YearLatin American Perspectives Associate Managing Editor Steve Ellner: Trump's Wars on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba: a ‘New Stage of US Imperialism'Poor People's Campaign West Virginia Tri-Chair Pam Garrison: Low-Income Americans' Gains of Recent Years Now Lost to Trump's Corporate AlliesBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump may send Afghans who aided US forces to Congo• Fire service will close research stations that study wildfire risk• Despite racial hostilities, Haitian immigrant communities are models of resiliencyVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

08:00 — J.W. Glass, Senior EPA Policy Specialist at Center for Biological Diversity. 33:00 — Uriel J. García is an immigration reporter at the Texas Tribune based in El Paso. 45:00 — Shawn VanDiver is the founder and President of #AfghanEvac. The post Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit; Plus, 300 DACA Recipients Arrested Under Trump Administration; And, DHS Plan to Deport Afghans Who Aided US War Efforts from Qatar to DRC appeared first on KPFA.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur des Afghans coincés au Qatar, un recours déposé à l'UA contre la révision constitutionnelle au Cameroun et la flotte moustique iranienne. Tirs contre Donald Trump : comment l'assaillant a-t-il percé la sécurité présidentielle ?  Alors que Donald Trump avait jusqu'à maintenant refusé de prendre part au traditionnel dîner annuel des correspondants de la présidence, sa première participation tourne au drame. Des coups de feu ont retenti au Hilton de Washington, où se tenait la cérémonie, juste après le discours de bienvenue. Des tirs visant le président américain qui a rapidement été évacué. Comment l'assaillant a-t-il pu s'approcher si près de Donald Trump avec une arme lors de ce gala normalement sécurisé ? Cet événement va-t-il entraîner des mesures de sécurité plus strictes ?  Avec Guillaume Naudin, présente la chronique « La fabrique du monde » sur RFI.      États-Unis : quel sort pour les Afghans coincés au Qatar ?   Près de 1 100 Afghans qui ont travaillé avec l'armée américaine sont aujourd'hui coincés au Qatar. Alors que l'administration de l'ancien président, Joe Biden, avait promis de les accueillir sur le sol américain, l'administration de Donald Trump cherche maintenant à les envoyer dans un pays d'Afrique subsaharienne. Parmi ces pays, figurent la RDC avec laquelle les États-Unis viennent de signer un accord migratoire. Qui sont exactement ces Afghans ? Pourquoi sont-ils actuellement bloqués au Qatar ? Comment Washington justifie-t-il son refus de rapatrier les Afghans sur le sol américain comme l'avait promis Biden ?  Avec Nicolas Rocca, journaliste au service international de RFI.      Cameroun : pourquoi l'opposition dénonce une révision constitutionnelle « illégale » ?  Au Cameroun, le parti d'opposition, le Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun (MRC) de Maurice Kamto, a « saisi les instances compétentes de l'Union africaine (UA) » pour contester la révision constitutionnelle adoptée par le gouvernement camerounais au début du mois d'avril. Pourquoi le MRC dénonce-t-il un « coup d'État constitutionnel » ?  Maurice Kamto a-t-il des chances d'être entendu par l'UA ? Avec Stéphane Akoa, analyste politique pour la Fondation Paul Ango Ela.      Iran : pourquoi la « flotte moustique » inquiète les Américains ?  Alors que les négociations entre Washington et Téhéran n'ont toujours pas repris au Pakistan, la menace iranienne en mer prend de l'ampleur. La raison : leur « flotte moustique ». De quoi s'agit-il exactement ? En quoi pourrait-il peser dans les discussions avec les États-Unis ? Avec Dominique Trinquand, ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès des Nations Unies.

Eric and Eliot review an extended buffet of jackassery before turning to the current state of affairs in Iran. They assess the prospects for a negotiated settlement to the war, and whether we could end up in a "no war, no peace" situation. They also discuss the mutual incomprehension that leaders in both countries exhibit regarding the interests and intentions of the other, Iran's new collective leadership in the wake of Ali Khamenei's death, and the structural similarity to the situation faced by Soviet leaders after the death of Stalin. Finally, they respond to reports that the administration is considering deporting to the Democratic Republic of the Congo roughly eleven hundred Afghans in Qatar who were evacuated in 2021 amidst the US withdrawal.Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Afghanistan is telling some of its citizens who fled the country after helping in America's war effort that they can safely return home. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 Today, Republicans decry Virginia's passage of the redistricting referendum despite being the ones who started it in Texas; Congressional Democrats demand Kash Patel submit to an alcohol abuse screening; Trump's DoJ files an 11 count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center; a federal appeals court blocks a California law requiring federal agents to wear identification; a federal judge tosses Kash Patel's defamation suit against Frank Figliuzzi; the president is said to be in talks to send Afghans who aided US forces to Congo; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.   Thank You, Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase  FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans Thank You, OneSkin Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DAILYBEANS at  https://www.oneskin.co/dailybeans #oneskinpod The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser   Guest: Oliver Larkin Democrat for US House  - Florida's District 23https://www.oliverforcongress.com The Latest Breakdown:Former FBI Deputy Director Responds to Kash Patel's Alleged Drinking Problem StoriesJudge tosses Kash Patel's defamation suit against former MSNBC contributor | NBC NewsJustice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes | The New York Times Trump Administration Indicts Critic: Why SPLC May Have Been a Target | Hate Comes To America | Phil Williams Appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear ID | AP News Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo | The New York Times Democrats want FBI Director Kash Patel to fill out alcohol use screening test | NBC News   Good Trouble There is a surge of scientists, many of whom were ousted by Trump and DOGE, who are now running for various political offices. 3.14 Action STAND UP FOR SCIENCE Mad Scientist | Mother Jones →FieldTeam6.org →Palmetto State Abortion Fund - Midland Gives  →2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List  →iceout.org Good NewsSciStarter.org rainydayrabbitholes.com Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israeli forces have killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured her photographer colleague Zeinab Faraj in what officials in Lebanon are calling a war crime. Also, thousands of Afghans who assisted US troops were promised safe passage to the United States, but the Trump administration is now considering sending many who remain in limbo to Democratic Republic of Congo. And, the author of a new book about the late founding leader of North Korea's communist regime Kim Il Sung discusses the nation's complex relationship with its Christian past. Plus, a story about how one woman redefined home after her son moved halfway across the globe. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Outrage As Trump Betrays Our Afghan Allies. DOJ Loosens Medical Marijuana Restrictions. A Spirit Air Bailout? Independent Vet Seth Bodnar Gaining Steam. Boycotting the White House Correspondents Dinner. Draft Day! Trump has signaled he may halt the U.S. resettlement program for the Afghans who risked everything to fight alongside American troops — and is reportedly negotiating to offload as many as 1,100 of them to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Among them: interpreters, former Afghan Special Operations Forces, and roughly 400 children of U.S. service members, all stranded in Qatar for over a year after we evacuated them and then walked away. Paul Rieckhoff calls it what it is — a disgusting, shameful betrayal, and the latest compounding failure in a collapse that Biden owns, Trump owns, and Washington refuses to fix. This solo briefing lays out the stakes clearly: sending these allies to Congo is effectively a death sentence, particularly for the women and girls, and it deepens the moral injury eating at American veterans who made promises in combat that their country won't keep. Beyond the human cost, there's a strategic cost — every ally we abandon is one more reason the next interpreter, the next tribal leader, the next local fighter refuses to stand with U.S. troops downrange. Our enemies are celebrating. Our veterans are not. And the Angry Middle needs to pay attention. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hundreds of Afghans who helped the United States' war effort in Afghanistan, and who are detained in Qatar, may soon be sent back to Afghanistan or the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the State Department. The push comes after President Trump halted the Afghan resettlement program more than a year ago. Amna Nawaz discussed what may come next with Shawn Van Diver of Afghan Evac. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Trump is trying to pressure Afghans who fought alongside us in the war to go back to Afghanistan and live under Taliban rule. If not go back, Trump is threatening to dump them in the middle of a civil war in central Africa. That's evil. Also…Republicans, quit whining about losing a fight YOU started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of Afghans risked their lives to help U.S. Forces fight the Taliban. Now, they're being told the U.S. may send them back to Afghanistan...or to Congo. An American vet tells us that's a grave injustice.In the face of a crackdown on protest, young activists in Madagascar worry that the new regime they fought for is as bad as the old one ... or worse. It's not the first time flooding has forced the people of Peguis First Nation out of their homes -- but one resident tells us that this year, the community is newly prepared.A Nunavut man got stranded in a blizzard on the way to a volleyball tournament, walked through the snow for days -- and still managed to go home with the trophy. We unpack the culinary mystery that is the 'Steak Canadian' sandwich -- a British delicacy that one Yorkshire restaurant owner tells us is the absolute best thing few Canadians have ever tasted.An investigation of a collision between two South Korean fighter jets reveals the likely cause: each fortunately uninjured pilot was taking a picture of the other pilot's aircraft. As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that knows what it's like to regret a snap decision.

The U.S. is reportedly in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about resettling 1,100 Afghan nationals who have been stranded in Qatar while awaiting U.S. visas. Greg and Holly discuss the legal and humanitarian challenges facing Afghans who fled the Taliban after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, many of whom remain in limbo years later.

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Monday, April 14th, 2025 The Trump administration once again defies court orders - this time in the Abrego Garcia case; a disgraced former cop is found to have been the person that led to the deportation of the stylist to CECOT; the Federal Trade Commission's blockbuster antitrust case against Meta kicks off today in the District of Columbia; the Social Security Administration is shifting to Twitter posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff; Trump floated a plan to exempt hotel and farm workers from deportation; the Trump regime is set to end protections for Afghans and Cameroonians; DOGE overrode Social Security staff to put people on the dead list; team Trump is gaming out how to send US Citizens to El Salvador; Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home was set on fire by an arsonist; hundreds of students at military base schools walkout in protest of anti-diversity policies; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Guest: Michael Lukens Michael Lukens - Executive Director - Amica Center Amica Center For Immigrant Rights Amica Center for Immigrant Rights (@AmicaCenter) | Twitter Amica Center (@amica.center) • Instagram Stories: TEAM TRUMP IS GAMING OUT HOW TO SHIP U.S. CITIZENS TO EL SALVADOR | Rolling Stone Gay Venezuelan stylist sent to Salvadoran prison after a disgraced Milwaukee cop's report | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Trump administration overrode Social Security staff to list immigrants as dead - The Washington Post Trump Will End Temporary Protections for Afghans and Cameroonians - The New York Times Trump floats plan for undocumented farm and hotel workers to work legally in the U.S. | NBC News Suspect in custody after arson attack on Pa. governor's home, police say | The Washington Post SSA shifts to X posts for official messaging after cuts to communications staff | Federal News Network The biggest trial in Meta's history starts Monday. Here's what to know | NPR Hundreds of Students at Military Base Schools Walk Out to Protest Trump Administration's Anti-Diversity Policies Good Trouble: Head to AmicaCenter.org to keep up with the latest in the fight to protect immigrant rights - News - Amica Center Find Upcoming Actions -  50501 Movement Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump administration says it has now resumed processing Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghans and their families who assisted the U.S. government. The SIV process was put on hold last year. But a leading group that works with Afghan allies says it's only a “ruse certain to result in blanket denials.” We examine it with our guests: Ellen Smith, founder and executive director of Keeping Our Promise Inc. Naweed, operations staff member at Keeping Our Promise Stephen Cady, 17-year Army veteran and housing coordinator for Keeping Our Promise Shawn VanDiver, president and founder of AfghanEvac ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

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More To The Story: Back in November, two National Guard members were shot just blocks from the White House. One was killed. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who came to the US through a Biden-era humanitarian parole program and had applied for a special immigrant visa, which allows Afghans who worked with the US military to obtain a green card. In the shooting's aftermath, President Donald Trump halted the visa program and called for a review of all Afghans who have come to the US. Dozens of American organizations have formed in the past decade to help Afghans with the complicated visa application and resettlement process. Jeff Holder is a pastor with one of them, an organization called Tarjoman Relief that's made up of military and civilian volunteers. On this week's More To The Story, Holder talks with host Al Letson about the Afghan allies now in limbo, the extensive vetting process they undergo to come to the US, and what he sees as lies about America's Afghan communities being told by people in power.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick | Digital producer: Artis Curiskis | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al LetsonRead: Trump Has Turned the National Guard Into Mall Cops. Cost? $1 Million a Day. (Mother Jones)Listen: How Minneapolis Taught America to Fight Back (Reveal)Read: Trump is “Basically Shutting Down the Legal Immigration System” (Mother Jones) Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Tuesday on the News Hour, another round of bombings shake Iran as new video indicates it was likely an American missile that hit a school on the first day of the war. Afghans who fled conflict in their home country find themselves caught in the middle of another war. Plus, as the electrical grid faces huge demand from AI, solar power is on the decline in the U.S. because of Trump's roadblocks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump's decision to freeze refugee processing left thousands in limbo. For more than a year, 1,100 Afghan refugees who thought they were bound for the United States have been stranded on a disused military base in Qatar. Now, having fled one war, they're trapped in another and caught in the crosshairs of Iran's ballistic missile attacks. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump insists the economy is thriving. So, how does he explain why so many voters view the economy negatively? Also, the Federal Reserve considers whether to cut interest rates today. Will concerns over inflation keep rates as is or will unemployment worries prompt another cut? Plus, the unraveling of the Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members. How are other Afghans in the US who fought for the CIA navigating the stress and despair that commonly haunt frontline soldiers?Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Rafael Nam, Luis Clemens, Alice Woelfle, and Arezou Rezvani.It was produced by Kaity Kline, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh StrangeAnd our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What began as a horrific shooting of two National Guard members in downtown Washington last week has now led to a set of far-reaching changes to the U.S. immigration system.The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.Hamed Aleaziz discusses Mr. Lakanwal's journey to the United States, as well as the Trump administration's wide-ranging response.Guest: Hamed Aleaziz, a Times correspondent covering the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy.Background reading: The suspect in the shooting had traveled a long path of conflict from Afghanistan to America.Afghans who assisted the United States during the war underwent rigorous vetting.Photo: The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Just outside the White House, two West Virginia National Guard soldiers were gunned down in what authorities say was a deliberate attack. Both victims now fight for their lives. Ben unpacks how the Biden administration's botched Afghanistan withdrawal, and the influx of more than 90,000 Afghans with uncertain vetting, set the stage for this moment, and why this attack exposes the devastating real-world impact of Biden's policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices