
Welcome to The Afghanistan Project Podcast, where hosts Mikael Cook and Beth Bailey highlight the struggles of Afghans living under Taliban rule, and the efforts of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and political affiliations who have stepped up to provide support to the people of Afghanistan in the chaos that followed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Welcome to Episode 144 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal. Today, former ANA Major Yaser Yarghal talks about his upbringing and education i... more
Welcome to Episode 143 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal. Today, I've got a familiar returning guest, #AfghanEvac president Shawn VanDiver... more
Welcome to Episode 142 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal.
Today, Gold Star Father Mark Schmitz shares the story of his son, Marine Corps... more
Welcome to Episode 141 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal. Today, Ellen Smith, the founder and Executive Director of Keeping Our Promise, b... more
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Great podcast… My Dad a decorated combat vet long, long before the Global War on Terror and he’d have enjoyed this platform.
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A show focused on Afghan issues, frontline experiences, policy debates, and humanitarian responses. Across recent episodes, listeners hear first-person war stories from Special Forces units and aviation crews, insights into air-ground coordination, and detailed accounts of recruitment with local partners. Guests span military operators, policy researchers, journalists, and refugee advocates, often touching on women's rights, humanitarian aid, and refugee policy. The format blends tactical battlefield recollections with policy analysis and advocacy, offering both granular battlefield detail and broad strategic context. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on human resilience, the evolving role of partner forces, and the juxtaposition of on-... more
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Recent guests on The Afghanistan Project Podcast include:
1. Yaser Yarghal
2. Mark Schmitz
3. Ellen Smith
4. Graham Aikin
5. Colin Smith
6. Spencer Sullivan
7. Abdulhaq Sodais
8. Sonia Norton
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