Podcasts about War in Afghanistan

EPISODE 486 - Steve MacBeth - No Names No Pack Drill - An Oral History of Canadians at War in AfghanistanSteve MacBeth, a three-tour Afghan war veteran, offers a compelling, first-hand account of Canada's involvement in one of the most protracted and most complex conflicts of the 21st century. Through vivid and unfiltered interviews with 150 frontline soldiers, this collection captures the diverse experiences of those who served.  These soldiers share their stories from the front lines of Afghanistan, detailing the challenges, sacrifices, and moments of camaraderie they encountered. The title, inspired by the military expression "no names, no pack drill"—intended to ensure lessons are learned from soldiers' experiences without identifying those involved—reflects the humility and quiet professionalism of the Canadian soldiers, who are culturally uncomfortable with recognition for their service.From harrowing combat operations to the calmer, often overlooked aspects of deployment, these personal stories provide a raw and intimate portrait of the war. Shared from one veteran to another, these stories are told using the soldier's vernacular, ensuring that the voices were genuine.This book is not about building discourse on Canada's strategy in Afghanistan. It leaves complex political discussions behind. It does not try to put the experiences into context or explain who was right or wrong or whether the tactical decisions made were good or bad. It strips the events down to their rawest form and shares them in the words of those who lived in Canada's experience in Afghanistan. The work bears witness to the experiences of the average soldier and provides a historical first-person record for future generations. This gripping collection reveals the untold human side of modern warfare, shedding light on its profound impact on those who served.https://a.co/d/0bNyKLBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macbeth-364aa7156/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

This week on The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux had the honor of speaking with the former Attorney General of Afghanistan Mohammad Farid Hamidi. Mohammad shares firsthand how the media has lied to the American public about the war and reveals insights into the challenges of establishing rule of law in a country plagued by decades of war and foreign intervention. From his leadership during the fall of the Taliban to the devastating impact of international policies and the U.S. withdrawal, Mohammad's perspective provides a better look into Afghanistan's political and cultural landscape. Mohammad Farid Hamidi is an Afghan lawyer and human rights activist, who served as the Attorney General of Afghanistan from 2016 till 2021. We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels. Learn more about the Prosecutors for Prosecutors Campaign: https://apa-pfp.org⁠ RESILIENT: Follow Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/theresilientshow Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientshow Follow Us On Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/resilientshow Follow Us On TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshow Follow Chad: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official Shawn Ryan's PETITION: ⁠https://www.change.org/p/invite-commander-ahmad-massoud-to-testify-and-cease-financial-support-to-the-taliban SPONSORS: Smith & Wesson: ⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com/⁠ Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠https://www.gatorz.com/⁠ Allied Wealth: https://alliedwealth.com BioPro+: ⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/⁠ BioXCellerator: https://www.bioxcellerator.com —------- The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation.

Today we dive into an incredible new book “Damn The Valley" by Army veteran and former paratrooper William Yeske. Like many books about the war in Afghanistan this one is a gritty, vivid look at what a deployment to the deadly Arghandab River Valley was really like for the enlisted troops on the ground.We begin with stories from Yeske's initial days in Basic Training and Airborne School, which include the humorous moments every vet can appreciate.Yeske skillfully combines personal memories of 82nd Airborne's 1st Platoon Bravo Company, known as "Two Fury" with the perspectives of his fellow soldiers. We hear detailed accounts of the fierce fighting in the Arghandab River Valley, the the heavy price paid by the men he served alongside and the questionable cultural practices among those they were sent to defend.He also shares a moment of validation he received after the book was published and the importance of staying connected with fellow veterans. Check out "Damn The Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan" here:https://damnthevalleybook.com/Find out more about William Yeske's marketing consulting services and No Limits Marketing Group here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamyeske/Connect with CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggsphil@connectingvets.comFollow@philbriggsvet@connectingvetsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc on this weekend episode for analysis of GOP candidates, Biden's press conference, the two decades of war in Afghanistan, a TikTok video praising Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America," and the owner of the Reedley biolab on trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marine combat photographer Miles Lagoze tells The New Abnormal why Americans were more concerned about the optics of exiting Afghanistan than the mission itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eight years after the encyclical Laudato Si' Pope Francis published a new text “Laudate Deum” which condemns climate denial and urges the world to act swiftly to avert climate disaster. Also six young plaintiffs from Portugal are suing over 30 European countries they say have violated their rights to life by failing to act on climate change.  Patrick Parenteau is an emeritus professor at Vermont Law School and joined us to recap the recent hearing in front of a “Grand Chamber” of judges in the European Court of Human Rights and discuss what it could mean for climate action. And the 20-year U.S. war in Afghanistan brought tens of thousands of direct casualties but also dangerous pollutants that survivors are still living among. Reporter Lynzy Billing describes the hazards and health problems some Afghans link to the war. — To learn more about these stories check out our website loe.org for a full transcript, photos, and links to further reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One way to cover war is to follow the road offered by the dominant army. In Afghanistan, that often meant journalists were embedded with U.S. or NATO troops, and saw the war and the world around it through their eyes. Guest Bette Dam is a Dutch journalist who covered the war in Afghanistan for 15 years. She began her coverage in 2006, embedded with the Dutch troops fighting there. She's the author of two books: Looking for the Enemy, Mullah Omar and the Unknown Taliban, and A Man in a Motorcycle, How Hamid Karzai Came to Power. Dam also teaches a class called "Unlearning Afghanistan" at Sciences Po in Paris, and is working on a PhD at the Vrije Universiteit in Brussels on the role of media in conflict. In the course of her reporting Dam realized that most Western journalists were providing a distorted view of the war. It left out the perspective of the Afghan people, and made the country appear more dangerous than it really was. And Dam says the press missed opportunities to hold the U.S. and NATO to account for major blunders – including overlooking the fact that the Taliban surrendered in December 2001. More than 2,000 have died and over 9,000 have been injured in an earthquake that hit western Afghanistan on Saturday, October 7. Dam is partnering with Sense of Humanity and Learn Afghanistan to raise funds for medical aid, food and shelter. Help provide medical aid, food and shelter by donating here. **Copy this link to share this episode anywhere**MORE FROM BETTE DAMTEDx talk: The shortcomings of war reportingBette's SubstackFollow Bette on X (formerly Twitter) ABOUT THE SHOWMaking Peace Visible is produced by Andrea Muraskin and hosted by Jamil Simon. Faith McClure writes our newsletter and designs our website. Creative direction by Peter Agoos. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions, Zero V, and Doyeq. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when episodes come out and learn more about our guests: warstoriespeacestories.org/contact. 

Jason McKay who's a military veteran in Amherst, NS, explains his efforts to have a memorial installed in his town for veterans of the war in Afghanistan. Fruit tree growers on PEI discuss compensation and help after Fiona. And on the phone-in: Dr. Joanne Langley answers questions about the latest strain of Covid-19 that's circulating and the latest vaccine.

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Michael's conversation with Carter Malkasian, the Special Assistant for Strategy to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, eneral Joseph Dunford, from 2015 to 2019. His book is "The American War in Afghanistan: A History" - the first comprehensive history of America's longest war. Original air date 8 July 2021. The book was published on 1 July 2021.

How the fall of Kabul triggered a new wave of Afghan asylum-seekers, and what the federal Government's going to do about it. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our music is by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Resolute's inaugural 'Clinical Masterclass – Caring For Those Who Serve' on the 2nd of September, featuring an impressive line-up of experts. Every cent raised supports the Soldiers & Sirens Western Australia charity. Find out more at https://www.resolute.support/events. **** Join The Voices Of War at https://thevoicesofwar.supercast.com/. Can't afford the subscription? Email me for an alternative solution. Universities and educational institutions can always reach out for full access to episode files. **** Today's episode is a compelling and insightful conversation with Yousuf Sediq, a former Afghan Special Forces Operator and the author of '5000 Days of War: The Firsthand Account of an Afghan Special Forces Operator.'    **About Our Guest, Yousuf Sediq**   Yousuf's book is an honest and vivid portrayal of his experiences in the Afghan war, offering unparalleled insight through the eyes of a native Afghan who grew up under Taliban rule. Following the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Yousuf's journey took him from an interpreter for the Coalition Forces to becoming a squadron commander in the ultra-secret Task Force-241. He also played a key role in the security of the Kabul International Airport during the chaotic withdrawal in August 2021.   **In This Episode, You'll Learn About** Life Under the Taliban: Growing up under the oppressive rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Joining the Battle: The personal journey of Yousuf Sediq in joining with the Coalition Forces in the fight against the Taliban. Interpreter on the Frontline: Yousuf's initial experiences and the vital role of interpreters in the Afghan war. The Plight of Coalition Interpreters: A detailed discussion on the challenges and misunderstood lives of interpreters. Private Company Treatment of Interpreters: An exploration of employment conditions for interpreters in Afghanistan. Understanding Afghan Local Context: The significance of cultural and local insight in military operations. Surviving Explosions and Brain Injury: The effects and recovery from severe war injuries. The Rise to Task Force 241: Yousuf's entry and progression through the Afghan Commandos to Task Force 241. Inside Task Force 241: An in-depth look at the secret unit, its missions, impact, and capabilities in Afghanistan. Legal Prosecution of Taliban Fighters: The legal complexities and challenges surrounding the prosecution of the Taliban. Engagement Rules within Task Force 241: An examination of ethical guidelines and conduct within the secretive unit. CIA-Funded Units & War Crime Allegations: A critical discussion on controversial actions and allegations within Afghanistan. Trust in the Shadows of Task Force 241: Why trust plays a crucial role within military units. Defending Kabul with Task Force 241: The vital role of Task Force 241 during the fall of Kabul in 2021. Afghan Civilians & Security Forces: Insights into how Afghan civilians perceive their security forces. Post-Taliban Takeover Allegiances: The shifting political and tribal alliances following the resurgence of the Taliban. Afghanistan's Uncertain Future: Reflections and predictions on the prospects for Afghanistan. **Join the Conversation**   For listeners looking to engage with this discussion further, follow us and comment: https://www.thevoicesofwar.com https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/thevoicesofwar https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-voices-of-war https://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/thevoicesofwar https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/thevoicesofwar **Thank You for Listening!** We invite you to share, comment, and subscribe. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-voices-of-war/id1551498657 or your preferred podcast platform.

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It was August 2021 when the U.S. closed the door on its 20-year war in Afghanistan with a scattershot exit from the country as the Taliban took over. A new three-part documentary from PBS's Frontline looks at the war from all angles and examines how things went so wrong. The first episode was released this week, with the other two coming later in April. Martin Smith is a long-time Frontline correspondent who covered the war in Afghanistan and is one of the producers of “America and the Taliban.” We talked with Smith about the documentary and the mistakes that were made over two decades in Afghanistan.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Larry Ostola speaks to David Charters about his book, Canadian Military Intelligence: Operations and Evolution From the October Crisis To the War In Afghanistan published by Georgetown University Press in 2022. In this book, Charters explores recent Canadian military history, focusing on how tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence impacted Canadian military operations. Using interviews and other documents, he discusses events of the October crisis, the Gulf War, peacekeeping missions in the Balkans, and the war in Afghanistan and demonstrates how military intelligence became a central feature of Canada's military history. This book offers insight and critical implications for future intelligence support. David Charters is a retired professor of history and is a senior fellow of the Milton F. Gregg Centre at the University of New Brunswick. He is the author of a number of publications on the study of intelligence services and activities. This podcast was produced by Jessica Schmidt. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

How Afghanistan became a “policy trap” for the United States; why the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, is a national security issue; which states have the highest rates of firearm deaths; the growing security risks of synthetic biology and artificial intelligence; and patient experiences in for-profit and nonprofit hospices. For more information on this week's episode, visit rand.org/podcast.

SKIP TO 00:17:40 TO GET TO THE EPISODE Episode 133: The Haunting of OP Rock and The Ghosts of the War in Afghanistan Since the time of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, empires have routinely set up shop in Afghanistan before inevitably collapsing, one after the other. Following 9/11, President Bush declared a “War on Terror” that would launch the United States into 20 years of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2009 following President Obama's decision to send an additional 30,000 troops to the country, members of the marines and the army began experiencing strange paranormal occurrences - especially in the Afghan province of Helmand. Perhaps the best illustration of these supernatural happenings is in the story of OP Rock: a military observation post first occupied by the Welsh Guard before being taken over by the Marines. This episode explores the testimony of several soldiers in Afghanistan during the period of 2009 - 2011 and the ghostly lights, apparitions, disembodied voices, and hallucinations they encountered. Thank you very much to all the men and women who agreed to be interviewed for this episode. We appreciate you all so much and we believe you! This episode is sponsored! Buy Manscaped products: https://www.manscaped.com & use code “LETSGETHAUNTED” for 20% off + free shipping. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 - INTRO & DONORS 00:13:20 - MANSCAPED AD 00:17:40 - PART I: THE HEART OF ASIA 00:38:00 - PART II: AFGHANISTAN IN THE MODERN ERA 01:01:00 - PART III: OP ROCK 02:20:00 - PART IV: KEY INTERVIEW CLIPS 02:47:40 - PART V: THE THEORIES Please reach out to Matt Parks to let him know that you listened to his interview this episode! Matt's Instagram (which he created just to interact with our show) is: @festergibs_00, link: https://instagram.com/festergibs_00?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Matt's YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/@sirparksalot2461 —— Other Important Stuff: WE ARE STARTING A PATREON!!! STAY TUNED!! http://patreon.com/letsgethaunted Buy Our Merch: https://www.letsgethaunted.com Donate to our stupid show: https://ko-fi.com/dogmomusa Check out the photo dump for this week's episode: https://www.instagram.com/letsgethaunted Send us fan mail: PO BOX 1658 Camarillo, CA 93011 Send us your listener stories: LetsGetHauntedPod@gmail.com —— BACKGROUND MUSIC - “Aftermath” by Kevin MacLeod found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJApqlWZTHo - “Abyss” by Myuu, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XmKYYm1Elw

The invasion and occupation of Afghanistan was America's longest war. In this episode we take an overview of the war... The post ClandesTime 240 – The Cinema of the War in Afghanistan first appeared on Spy Culture.

Afghans who worked for Australia are pleading for help after being left behind when coalition forces withdrew from the country last year. Australia evacuated hundreds but many remain in Afghanistan under the Taliban's rule and some are worried not enough is being done.

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Kelsi Sheren and Zach discuss Kelsi's experience as an artillery gunner, deploying to Afghanistan, surviving a deadly IED blast while on an operation with the British, recovering from PTSD and traumatic brain injury, the mindset of The Taliban and what makes them so effective, practicing the art of taekwondo, and more. Guest bio: Kelsi Sheren is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, artillery gunner, and founder of Brass and Unity.  BONUS EPISODES & PREMIUM ACCESS: https://auxoro.supercast.com/ KELSI SHEREN LINKS:Brass & Unity (website): https://brassandunity.com/Brass & Unity (IG): https://www.instagram.com/brassandunity/Kelsi Sheren: https://www.instagram.com/kelsie_sheren/Brass & Unity (YT): https://bit.ly/3ubUZcjBrass & Unity (Podcast): https://pod.link/1537489127 THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, helps us appear higher in searches so more people discover the show, and it boosts my ego;) Past Guests On The Auxoro Podcast Include: Aubrey de Grey, Andy Weir, Eben Britton, Eric Jorgenson, Isabelle Boemeke, Houston Arriaga, Jerzy Gregorek, Chris Cooper, Gryffin, Elsa Diaz, Dave Robinson, Meghan Daum, FINNEAS, Chloé Valdary, Coleman Hughes, Maziar Ghaderi, YONAS, Ryan Michler, Ryan Meyer, Gavin Chops, Bren Orton, Zuby, Jason Khalipa, Ed Latimore, Jess Glynne, Noah Kahan, Kid Super, Deryck Whibley, and many more.  

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What should we learn from the aftermath of the US War in Afghanistan? And what decisions could've brought a better outcome? The fall of Kabul to the Taliban last year marked the end of America's longest war in history, with former Afghan government unable to retain control of the country. In this episode, we speak with Carter Malkasian, a historian and author of “The American War in Afghanistan: A History” – a comprehensive history of the US intervention, conflict, and withdrawal in the country. A former advisor to American military commanders in Afghanistan, Malkasian has extensive experience working in conflict zones and has published several books in his career.This podcast is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. For more information, please visit their website at www.thepearsoninstitute.orgAccess the transcript here: https://thepearsoninstitute.org/news-and-media/podcastThe Pearson Global Forum is our annual in-person and virtual convening on discrimination and marginalization. Join us to hear from global experts as they discuss various topics including the social cost of discrimination, the crisis in Lebanon, and bias in media coverage of conflict. The event is free and open to all on October 14. More information at www.thepearsonglobalforum.org.

As the world marks a year since American troops left Afghanistan, half of the U.S. now says the war was a mistake. Listen here and learn more at Knewz.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, former United States Army Four-Star General, General David Perkins joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the war in Afghanistan. General Perkins reflects on how the terrorist attacks on 9/11 were the leading catalyst for the war in Afghanistan, and how the threat of the Taliban prevails to this day. He also addresses the impact of the assassination of Osama Bin Laden on the war. Later, General Perkins reflects on this past year in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @abbyhornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, A'ndre and Ryan are joined by Kyle Bibby, Deputy Political Director for Common Defense and Marine Corps veteran. Kyle reflects on the  War in Afghanistan following the one-year anniversary of the U.S withdrawal. Having served in Afghanistan, Kyle discusses what it was like on the ground, noting the challenges of the U.S. mission in particular. He also highlights his personal experiences with Afghans to emphasize the strong relationship between U.S. troops and their Afghan counterparts, especially given the difficulty many Afghans have faced since the Taliban retook power. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the Afghan Adjustment Act and the Black Veterans Project.

As part of our series Afghanistan: A Year Under The Taliban, we listen back to Matt Galloway's conversation with Graeme Smith, former correspondent for the Globe and Mail. He discusses his time in the country and what he calls a “meat grinder” of a war.

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Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Major Tom Schueman and Zainullah Zaki, author of Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter. Major Tom Schueman served in Afghanistan for sixteen months, including the single bloodiest battle of the war in Afghanistan as a platoon commander with the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines in Helmand Province. Schueman redeployed to Afghanistan as a JTAC and advisor to the Afghan National Army while he was a member of First Reconnaissance Battalion. Schueman went on to get his master's in English literature at Georgetown University and teach English literature at the United States Naval Academy. He is currently a student at the Naval War College and remains on active duty. He is also the founder of the nonprofit Patrol Base Abbate. Zainullah “Zak” Zaki is one of nine children and was raised by a subsistence farmer in eastern Afghanistan. Zak served as an interpreter for the U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan with the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines in Helmand Province beginning in 2010, and later worked for the U.S. government in Kunar Province from 2012 to 2014. After more than six years battling bureaucracy with Major Tom Schueman as his advocate, Zak successfully immigrated to America with his family in 2021. He is currently awaiting a final ruling on his immigration status and working in construction in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In October 2001, then-Captain Jim Wanovich parachuted into Afghanistan to begin the American invasion of the country. Twenty years later, in August 2021 Jim's son, First Lieutenant Andrew Wanovich deployed to Afghanistan to assist with the evacuation of the country. Host Colonel (Ret.) Scott Halstead sits down with the Wanovich family – Jim, his wife Kim and Andrew – to discuss what these operations were like, how Kim felt watching both her husband and son go into these dangerous missions, and the best place to learn how to drive stick shift. Guests: COL (Ret.) Jim Wanovich Kim Wanovich 1LT Andrew Wanovich Host: COL (Ret) Scott Halstead Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.

Ocie Vest, retired Marine infantry officer, joins the show to talk about his experiences as a platoon commander in the Battle of Marjah and later as a combat leader in Nimruz Province, lessons learned in training and in combat, and how the war can continue after the fighting ends. Second of a two-part conversation. ▪️ Times  • 01:27 Violent Months • 06:15 “Do Whatever Those Guys Do” • 09:42 Tactical Adaptation • 13:32 A Fighting Exit • 18:03 “That Sucked…Why'd We Want To Do That So Bad?” • 21:29 Dispersed Operations • 26:36 Nimruz Province  • 30:43 Hope For The Future • 34:39 Leadership • 36:11 Medically Retired, Twice     • 38:53 The Work Works • 45:47 “Now Its Up To Them”

Ocie Vest, retired Marine infantry officer, joins the show to talk about his experiences as a platoon commander in the Battle of Marjah and later as a combat leader in Nimruz Province, lessons learned in training and in combat, and how the war can continue after the fighting ends. First of a two-part conversation. ▪️ Times  • 01:46 Introduction • 02:24 Joining The Marines • 03:55 Quantico • 09:00 Becoming An Infantry Officer • 20:22 Camp Lejeune • 27:21 False Start • 35:06 Crossing The Line Of Departure  • 40:49 On The Job Learning • 44:40 Marjah • 50:43 First Combat     • 59:11 Sustained Combat • 1:02:45 Different Neighborhood, Different War

The war in Afghanistan was a calamity from the start and four US presidents (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden) have deceived the American public about it as they wrecked the country. This is the inescapable conclusion one gets from reading Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock's bestselling book The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War (Simon & Schuster). Whitlock obtained internal government records showing that U.S. officials at every level knew that the war lacked coherent objectives and that it was costing untold Afghan and U.S. lives with little benefit to anyone. As the Pentagon Papers did for Vietnam, The Afghanistan Papers exposes the way U.S. officials manipulated public perception and buried inconvenient facts over the course of a 20-year quagmire. Today on the podcast, Whitlock joins to explain the revelations contained in this "secret history" and recount the true facts of a military mission that has ended with the Taliban back in power and the country in ruins. The Washington Post report by Susannah George on the starvation of the Afghan people is here. The 2001 story about the U.S. rejecting a Taliban offer to turn over Osama bin Laden is here.

In this episode Harry Moffitt author of 11 Bats talks about his extensive career in one of the most elite special forces units in the world . He talks about his thoughts on the Afghanistan withdrawal, writing, cricket  and being a psychologist. He also talks about his band The Externals and the importance of reading through-out his life.You can find Harry's book '11 Bats' at https://harrymoffitt.com.au/ 

Joe Biden is throwing America open to any Ukrainian who wants to come here, but even if you've been waiting for years to cross the southern border as a refugee because the United States overthrew and destroyed your home country's democratically elected government, you need not apply. Simultaneous terrorist attacks throughout Afghanistan paint an ominous portrait of renewed civil conflict in a country that is suffering from 97% mass starvation due to White House policies. Johnny Depp's extraordinary courage testifying to being abused by his mother and his ex-wife Amber Heard prompt a discussion about the hidden epidemic of American men abused by women. Check out this week's DMZ America podcast with political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis.

Joe Biden is throwing America open to any Ukrainian who wants to come here, but even if you've been waiting for years to cross the southern border as a refugee because the United States overthrew and destroyed your home country's democratically elected government, you need not apply. Simultaneous terrorist attacks throughout Afghanistan paint an ominous portrait of renewed civil conflict in a country that is suffering from 97% mass starvation due to White House policies. Johnny Depp's extraordinary courage testifying to being abused by his mother and his ex-wife Amber Heard prompt a discussion about the hidden epidemic of American men abused by women. Check out this week's DMZ America podcast with political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis.

On this edition of Your Call's Media Roundtable, we discuss a ProPublica/Alive in Afghanistan investigation about last summer's chaotic and deadly evacuation of Afghan civilians during the last days of the US presence in Afghanistan.

Terry Jastrow is a published author, successful screenwriter, produced playwright and seven--time Emmy Award television producer/director having been nominated seventeen times. Terry has a new book The Trial of George W. Bush and is currently writing his his screenplay GOOD LUCK, MR. ANTHONY and stage play JANE FONDA'S WAR are currently being considered for production in both NYC and LA. Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on YouTube, iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!

Tariq Ali has been observing and commenting on Afghanistan for more than four decades. He vehemently opposed the Soviet occupation in 1979, and the NATO invasion and subsequent invasion in 2001. The Forty Year War in Afghanistan (Verso) collects together for the first time his most important writings on this troubled country, and contains a new introduction written in the wake of NATO's ignominious retreat.Ali is in conversation with LRB contributing editor James Meek, who as foreign correspondent for the Guardian witnessed the war in Afghanistan at first hand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On April 14th 2021, President Biden announced plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. Effectively ending America's 20 year occupation. After two decades and countless lives lost this episode asks who were the real winners of the Forever War?   A Somethin' Else Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams reflects on the profound impact that day has had on millions of lives around the world, the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day, and the families that have had to endure the loss of loved ones. Mike looks back on his time serving in Afghanistan and the 20 years since that day. Let us never forget the ones that we lost on 9/11, the families they left behind, and the people who fought for freedom for 20 years after that day.   ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, the frenetic U..S. pullout of Afghanistan under dangerous conditions has reopened the wounds of those strikes and once again raises the specter of al Qaeda and ISIS taking root in Afghan soil —  posing new global threats to American security and those of our allies for decades to come. Joining me now to talk about the deepening crisis of the Afghanistan crisis and its ramifications is my dear friend, Michael Hurley who served for 25 years as a CIA operations officer, serving 15 of those in foreign countries. Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, Hurley deployed for 18 months to Afghanistan where he led Agency personnel and U.S. Special Forces in Operation Anaconda, the biggest campaign of the Afghan conflict to find and destroy the last refuge of the Taliban and Al Qaeda. In that role, Mike was a leader in the hunt for Osama bin Laden. He also served as a Senior Counsel and Team Leader on the 9/11 Commission, directing its counterterrorism policy investigation and co-authoring its best-selling final report. Hurley remains deeply immersed in the national security and policy implications in the aftermath of the attacks and speaks and advises widely on those critical issues.  He currently is a strategic advisor to some of the most innovative technology companies in Silicon Valley and beyond. In this riveting episode, the suburban Minnesota native looks back on those early days of being dropped into Afghanistan's cold, unforgiving mountainous terrain and having to land on his feet without knowledge of language, culture, food, or people and ability to distinguish friend from foe. Without any kind of blueprint, he immediately had to begin gaining the trust of friendly Afghan militia and citizens and working with the most elite teams in the U.S. and allied military to capture or kill members of al Qaeda and the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden. Hurley also shares his views on the messy U.S. pull out of Afghanistan in recent weeks and the implications for resurgence of al Qaeda and other terror cells and the possibility of future terrorist attacks against the U.S. And he looks at how the U.S. mishandled the evacuation plans for potentially half a million Afghans and their families who helped the War in Afghanistan over two decades, the majority of whom have been left behind and remain in peril at the hands of the Taliban.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

It's after midnight in Afghanistan, meaning August 31st has arrived -- and in theory -- so has the end of the U.S. evacuation mission. Success or failure? So much has gone wrong. But tens of thousands were airlifted out. We'll go In Depth.Our hospital systems are operating under tremendous strain right now, especially in the southeast where COVID patients are overwhelming staff -- is there help on the way?And sticking with the southeast, Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana exactly 16-years after Katrina made landfall. This time around, did the rebuilt levee and flood control system hold up?It might be the first family law case of its kind: a judge in Chicago has ordered a mother who had refused to get vaccinated against COVID to stay away from her own child.  South Lake Tahoe is a ghost town right now because of the Caldor Fire.And we mark the two-week home stretch of the recall campaign ... with the governor who was on the losing end of the last one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As surprising as it sounds, many people are unaware of how we ended up in a 19-year war in Afghanistan. Harry Price, Rhinehold, and I discuss the history of our invasion, and what were the pivotal moments that turned this from a series of strategic strikes to stop Al Qaeda versus a nation-building project. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Afghanistan.pdf Rally for the Troops - https://youtu.be/RdEGFVwtd2Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The relationship between the United States and Afghanistan dates back further than you might imagine. Ben walks us through the contemporary history between the two countries, and breaks down the recent decision by the Biden administration to withdraw troops from the so called "Graveyard of Empires." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist Mark Willacy on his investigations into alleged war crimes by Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan CW: Some listeners may find elements of this conversation upsetting

With US veterans are disappointed with how the war in Afghanistan is ending -- and fearful for their Afghan allies America deals with how the Afghanistan war is ending. But we have to keep in mind most Americans wanted this war to end. Lets dive into it. We also look and why Chris Cuomo still has a job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/djlspade/message

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