The Pentagon attempts to speed up evacuations for as many as 10,000 Americans still in Afghanistan, with the aim to airlift 5,000 to 7,000 passengers out per day. The Pentagon revealed in a briefing a short time ago they are in regular communication with the Taliban. Today the Taliban promised amnesty to Government workers and said they would not victimize w ... Show More
Yesterday
The President Who Cried Iran Deal?
As today's show begins, we're following the latest twist on President Trump's 100+-day geopolitical roller coaster. In less than 24 hours, the Commander-in Chief went from threatening to expand the war in Iran to declaring an agreement and announcing the war is over, to calling t ... Show More
43m 3s
Jun 10
Trump Vows to Attack Iran Again Today
As today show begins, President Trump is wrapping up an Oval Office Q&A after he signed that massive $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Asked about Iran, the president confirmed the US military will hit Iran "hard" yet again, and expressed frustration about a potential dea ... Show More
39m 56s
Jun 2023
The New Afghanistan, Through the Eyes of Three Women
<p><i>This episode contains descriptions of violence.</i></p><p>In the two years since the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, the Taliban has shut women and girls out of public life.</p><p>Christina Goldbaum, a correspondent in the Kabul bureau for The New York Times, trave ... Show More
40m 19s
Aug 2022
The Taliban Takeover, One Year Later
<p>One year ago this week, when the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they promised to institute a modern form of Islamic government that honored women’s rights.</p><p>That promise evaporated with a sudden decision to prohibit girls from going to high school, prompting quest ... Show More
22m 55s
Aug 2021
Amanpour: Suhail Shaheen, Fawzia Koofi, Chuck Hagel and Tom Tugendhat
As the international community watches in shock as the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan at lightening speed and people frantically try escape the country, we take a look at what this means for the country and their political future. First, Taliban Spokesperson Suhail Shaheen ... Show More
56m 59s
Aug 2021
State Dept.: 6,000 will soon board planes to leave Kabul; Pentagon: U.S. evacuated 7,000 from Kabul in past 5 days; Third senator tests positive for covid; One-on-one with Dr. Anthony Fauci
CNN: Only a small number of Afghans are making it into Kabul airport due to Taliban checkpoints; Biden suggests U.S. troops could stay in Afghanistan past withdrawal deadline to evacuate all Americans; State Dept.: 20 flights expected to depart Kabul tonight; Taliban using violen ... Show More
37m 50s