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An Afghan journalist's escape from Kabul

An Afghan journalist's escape from Kabul

FromPlease, Go On with James Hohmann


An Afghan journalist's escape from Kabul

FromPlease, Go On with James Hohmann

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

Description

Nasrin Nawa, an Afghan journalist, narrowly escaped the Taliban's takeover of Kabul. But leaving her home country also meant leaving her parents — and sister — to an uncertain future.Read Nawa's op-ed here.And here are four related op-eds:The mujahideen resistance to the Taliban begins now. But we need help.My Afghan news channel won’t stop its important work. We hope the world doesn't look away.The Taliban says it will respect women. But we Iranians have seen this movie before.The all-girls Afghan robotics team inspired the world. Now they're trapped, waiting to be rescued.
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (61)

Washington Post columnist James Hohmann chats with the voices behind the viewpoints. Hohmann sits down each week with the author of a compelling or unexpected guest column for The Post’s Opinions section. Together, they unpack arguments that are shaping the public conversation about issues of importance. “Please, Go On” features marquee names, as well as everyday people with original perspectives. New episodes released Fridays.