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Worse than Suez: Afghanistan abandoned

Worse than Suez: Afghanistan abandoned

FromOh God, What Now?


Worse than Suez: Afghanistan abandoned

FromOh God, What Now?

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Government’s flat-footed and callous response to the collapse of Afghanistan and the resultant refugee crisis has enraged even the House of Commons. What should Britain do to help the people who helped us? And was the whole enterprise for nothing? Also, after the the horrific killings in Plymouth, should we see the incel culture as terrorism?



“This is cutting deep into the Tories’ idea of who we are… They have woken up to the fact that Biden like Trump is pursuing an America First policy.” – Ian Dunt



“The Government has called this wrong… The British public are bloody sympathetic to Afghan refugees and want them helped.” – Naomi Smith



“The promise to people who helped us was that we will protect you. That’s a promise we have completely broken.” – Ian Dunt



“This is not a reformed, humane Taliban… Everyone who disagrees with their interpretation of Islam is in danger of violent, painful death.” – Nina Schick



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Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Naomi Smith, Nina Schick and Ian Dunt. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Intern: Nat Amos. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.

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Released:
Aug 20, 2021
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Podcast episode

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Making sense of our political hell every Friday. Launched from the anti-Brexit movement in 2017, Oh God, What Now? has become one of Britain’s most entertaining political voices. With top quality guests and analysis, and poor quality jokes, we make the unbearable bearable.  Oh God, What Now? is presented by Dorian Lynskey. Our regulars include: Ian Dunt, Independent columnist and author of How To Be A Liberal • Ros Taylor, editor of the LSE COVID blog • Naomi Smith, Chief Executive of Best For Britain • Alex Andreou, writer, commentator, cook, actor, secret agent • Minnie Rahman, Interim Chief Executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants • Sign up and get ad-free shows earlier than anyone else: patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow. Oh God, What Now? is a Podmasters production.