76. Andrew Quilty – ‘August In Kabul’ And The Return Of The Taliban
My guest today is Andrew Quilty, an Australian photojournalist, investigative journalist, and author. Andrew is the recipient of eight Walkley Awards, including the Gold Walkley, for his work in Afghanistan, where he has been based since 2013. He joined me to discuss his recently published book, August in Kabul: America’s last days in Afghanistan, which […]
28. Sahar Fetrat – On The Plight Of Women And Girls In Afghanistan
My guest today is Sahar Fetrat, a young Afghan living and studying in London. Born in Afghanistan but forced to flee when she was only one year old, Sahar returned with her family to Kabul when she was 10 and stayed there until graduating from university. She then moved to Budapest to pursue her […]
24. Hizbullah Khan – On The Current Situation And The Future Of Afghanistan
Today, I once again spoke with Hizbullah Khan, an Afghan security analyst and journalist, who remains in Kabul. We recorded our first discussion on the 17th of August, only a day after the Taliban took control of Kabul where we discussed how we got to where we are now (you can access that episode here). […]
22. Hizbullah Khan – Situation In Afghanistan As Seen By A Local Analyst And Journalist
This morning, I spoke with Hizbullah Khan, a journalist and political analyst, who has been writing about the war and terrorism in Afghanistan since 2014. He has reported for outlets like the BBC World, The Independent, The Diplomat, The Globe Post and many other global publications. He joins me on the morning of 17th […]
21. Dr. Kay Danes – On Interpreters And Locally Employed Staff Stuck In Kabul
Before reading the rest of the show notes, keep in mind that, as of 21st of Nov, Kay and her team have successfully assisted over 3500 Afghan-Australian visa holders from Afghanistan. Keep this amazing feat in the back of your mind while you read the notes and listen to the episode. — My guest today […]
20. Dr. Mike Martin – Update On Unfolding Situation In Afghanistan
Today, I spoke with Dr. Mike Martin about the current situation in Afghanistan. As there is a lot of international interest in the unfolding crisis, I am releasing the episode slightly ahead of my regular publishing cycle and only two hours since recording. You can hear Dr. Mike’s full bio in our previous episode […]