Best Jason Howk Podcasts (2024)

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Thomas Ruttig: The untold story of Germany in Afghanistan (Part 1) 43:56

7d ago43:56

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Thomas Ruttig is a co-founder and co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network. He has worked on and in Afghanistan since he graduated in Afghan Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin in 1985: as an East German (GDR) diplomat, including at the GDR Embassy in Kabul (1985-89), as political affairs officer for two United Nations missions in Afgha…

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Fereshta Abbasi: I am lucky to be alive 1:09:25

14d ago1:09:25

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Fereshta Abbasi is the Afghanistan Researcher at Human Rights Watch and a Chevening Scholar. Born a refugee in Iran, she was taken to Afghanistan as a child, where she pursued her education, eventually becoming a lawyer. In this interview, she shares her remarkable story and inspirational achievements. Subscribe through “Support the show” link belo…

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Llewelyn Morgan: The Buddhas of Bamiyan 1:06:43

21d ago1:06:43

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Llewelyn Morgan is a professor of Classics at the University of Oxford. He is the author of "The Buddhas of Bamiyan", a book that explores the long and complex history of the Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, and their eventual destruction in 2001. Professor Morgan has written extensively on Afghanistan, and in this interview, he discusses hi…

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Author Phil Halton on Writing and Afghanistan 50:49

1M ago50:49

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Phil Halton is the author of several novels set in Afghanistan including This Shall Be a House of Peace and Red Warning. He joins us to talk about his time in the Canadian army and his inspiration for writing about Afghanistan. You can buy his books and learn more about him at his website: https://philhalton.com/ ___________________________________…

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Franz-Michael Mellbin: Afghans were not good allies 1:23:58

1M ago1:23:58

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Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin is a former EU Special Representative and Danish ambassador in Afghanistan. He played a central role in the implementation of the Danish and EU efforts in Afghanistan, from September 11, 2001, until the evacuation from Kabul. He assisted the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations with the planning of US Afghanistan…

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Andrew Quilty: Kabul was my hometown 1:14:56

1M ago1:14:56

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Andrew Quilty is a multi-award-winning Australian photojournalist and the author of "August in Kabul". He lived and worked in Afghanistan for almost a decade, capturing and covering the country's stories. His work has been published globally. He was in Kabul the day the Taliban arrived in August 2021, riding his motorcycle and capturing their arriv…

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Pashtana Durrani: Afghanistan is not accepting its daughters 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

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Born in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Pashtana Durrani is an Afghan human rights activist and the founder of LEARN Afghanistan, an NGO through which she runs undercover schools across the country. In this interview, she talks about her life and work. Her book, "Last to Eat, Last to Learn", is out now. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwLgJY4l9Wk …

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Question Time: Your questions answered! 28:54

2M ago28:54

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In this first Q&A episode, I attempt to answer some of your questions... 🌏 Get 10% discount on your first month of BetterHelp. BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy service with more over 34,000 professional therapists. ➼ BetterHelp.com/TheAfgPod Support the show Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email: hello@rohyakobi.com In…

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Zahra Nader: My mother begged schools to let me in 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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Born in Bamiyan, Zahra Nader is an award-winning journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Zan Times, a media outlet focused on women and marginalised communities in Afghanistan. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, her struggles as a refugee in Iran, her life in Kabul and Canada, her experiences, and her dreams for her outlet and herself,…

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Lucas Webber and Riccardo Valle Talk Terrorism in Afghanistan 1:19:28

2M ago1:19:28

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Lucas Webber and Riccardo Valle of Militant Wire and The Khorasan Diary join the Boardwalk to discuss Afghanistan and other current events in the now-discontinued War on Terror. _________________________________________ Buy Kyle's Book Here Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora:…

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Sima Samar: I have three strikes against me 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

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Renowned for her decades of humanitarian work, providing health and education services to millions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Sima Samar discusses her extraordinary life journey in this interview. She talks about her origins in a village in Hazarajat and her rise to become a globally recognised physician, activist, and politician. Her memoir, OUT…

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Craig Whitlock: America and the lies of the Afghan War 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

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Craig Whitlock is an investigative journalist at The Washington Post and the author of 'The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War'. The book, which offers a comprehensive examination of the deceptions, shortcomings, missteps, and misguided policies that characterised America's defeat in Afghanistan. In this interview, Craig discusses his …

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Mir Tamim Ansary: I will never see Afghanistan again 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Mir Tamim Ansary is an Afghan-American author who left Afghanistan in the early 1960s. He has written many books, including "West of Kabul, East of New York", "Games Without Rules", "Destiny Disrupted: A History of The World Through Islamic Eyes" and "The Invention of Tomorrow". In this interview he talks about his childhood in Afghanistan, his ext…

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Larisa Brown: The Gardner of Lashkar Gah 37:31

3M ago37:31

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Larisa Brown is a British journalist and author. She is currently the defence editor at The Times newspaper. In this interview, she talks about her book, The Gardener of Lashkar Gah, which tells the extraordinary story of Shaista Gul, a man who worked at a British military base in Helmand as a gardener, and his son, Jamal, who worked as an interpre…

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Former Linguist Ian Fritz, Author of "What the Taliban Told Me" 56:43

3M ago56:43

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Ian Fritz, author of "What the Taliban Told Me," joins The Boardwalk to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan as a Dari/Pashto linguist. Ian's Website - To Purchase the Book _________________________________________ Buy Kyle's Book Here Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora:…

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Tobias Ellwood: We should engage with the Taliban in Kabul 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Tobias Ellwood is a Conservative member of the British Parliament and a former chair of the House of Commons' Defence Select Committee. In July 2023, he visited Afghanistan, following which he called for engagement with the Taliban, causing an uproar, with many criticising his stance. As a result, he resigned as chair of the Defence Select Committe…

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Heather Barr: How dare we give up on Afghan women and girls 59:45

3M ago59:45

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Heather Barr is associate director of the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. She worked in Afghanistan for over a decade for the UN and Human Rights Watch. In this interview she reflects on her time in the country, her work and views on the current situation. 🌏 Get 10% discount on your first month of BetterHelp. BetterHelp is the world'…

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Wendy Chamberlain MP: There are concerns Afghanistan is growing the next generation of terrorists 25:30

4M ago25:30

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Wendy Chamberlain MP is a Liberal Democrat member of the British parliament. She is the co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Afghan Women and Girls and has been a strong voice for the cause of women and girls in Afghanistan. In this interview she talks about her work on Afghanistan, her views and concerns. Support the show Producer: Ro…

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NOVEL "Bottled in Bagram" OUT NOW and GIVEAWAY 0:52

4M ago0:52

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Happy New Year! Kyle's novel "Bottled in Bagram" just DROPPED! We are giving away a copy to two people who DM us on X or Twitter @theboardwalkpod. Buy the novel HERE _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Po…

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Johnny Mercer MP: Afghanistan is deeply intoxicating 37:13

4M ago37:13

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Johnny Mercer is Britain's Minister for Veterans' Affairs. He served three tours in Afghanistan as an army officer. In this interview, he talks about his time in Afghanistan, his views on the Taliban and the current situation in the country and stories of fighting the group in Helmand. Support the show Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh …

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Jason Criss Howk on Dealing with Pakistan and Afghanistan's Future 1:04:53

4M ago1:04:53

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Foreign Area Officer, writer, and professor Jason Criss Howk joins us to discuss Pakistan's role in the Afghan War and the way forward for Afghanistan. Jason is also the founder and director of the Global Friends of Afghanistan (GFA), a US-based non-profit organization that educates people about the history, culture, and current events affecting Af…

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David Loyn: Engagement has failed, the West should support alternatives to the Taliban 1:04:16

4M ago1:04:16

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David Loyn is a renowned British journalist and author who specialises in Afghanistan, with decades of experience in the country and the region as a BBC correspondent. He worked as an advisor to Ashraf Ghani's government for a year after leaving the BBC. In this interview, he shares his insights, analysis, and thoughts on the situation in the count…

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Charlie Herbert: Persecution of the Hazaras is the untold story of Afghanistan 1:02:54

5M ago1:02:54

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Major General Charlie Herbert served multiple tours in Afghanistan and led British forces in Helmand province. He also served in other capacities, working with Afghan government ministries and leaders. In this interview, he shares his insights, thoughts, and stories about what happened during the 20-year Western involvement in the country and what …

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Novel Announcement and Sample 10:35

5M ago10:35

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This is Kyle and my novel "Bottled in Bagram" will be released January 2, 2024. Pre-orders are up now for the digital version with paperback to follow: Pre-Order Here Read Chapter One on my Substack! David Ryan is an intelligence analyst working on board a small reconnaissance aircraft in the final years of the Afghan War. On a routine approach int…

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Stephan Jensen: I cried in an Oslo cafe when Kabul fell to the Taliban 1:02:14

5M ago1:02:14

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Stephan Jensen is a former Norwegian army officer who served in Afghanistan's northern provinces of Faryab and Balkh (Mazar-i-Sharif). Currently, he is working on a book detailing the history of the War in Afghanistan. In this interview, Jensen discusses his experiences during his time in the country, provides an analysis of what went wrong, and ex…

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Dr Habiba Sarabi: We must rely on our own abilities to change Afghanistan 1:10:50

5M ago1:10:50

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Dr Habiba Sarabi is the former Minister of Women's Affairs in Afghanistan and was the first woman to hold a governorship in the country, serving as the governor of Bamiyan Province. She was also a part of the delegation negotiating with the Taliban before the group's return to power in August 2021. In this interview she talks about her childhood, h…

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Afghan Special Forces Operator Yousuf Sediq 1:27:21

5M ago1:27:21

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We are honored to have Yousuf Sediq join us to tell a few stories from his time in the Afghan War as an interpreter and a soldier. You can purchase his book "5000 Days of War" here: https://bit.ly/40PmqIm _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pa…

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Jason Criss Howk: Time is running out for Afghanistan 54:41

5M ago54:41

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Jason Criss Howk has spent 21 years focused on Afghanistan in defence, diplomacy, academic, humanitarian, and intelligence roles. He is the director of Global Friends of Afghanistan, a frequently published writer, and guest lectures at American University and the USMC War College. Support the show Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email…

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Mohsin Dawar: Pashtuns who support the Taliban are harming Afghanistan 51:34

6M ago51:34

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Mohsin Dawar is a Pakistani politician who leads the political party called the National Democratic Movement. He previously served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 to August 2023. Dawar has been a staunch critic of the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan, accusing them of being proxies of the Pakistani military. In …

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Fawzia Koofi: My bags are still packed 1:00:41

6M ago1:00:41

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Fawzia Koofi has been a prominent figure in Afghanistan's politics and a women's rights activist. She served a member and the first female Deputy Speaker of parliament before the Taliban's recapture of the country. In this interview she talks about her childhood, life in politics, negotiating with the Taliban and leaving Afghanistan. Support the sh…

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Pulitzer Prize Winner Massoud Hossaini 1:18:35

6M ago1:18:35

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Massoud Hossaini is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist who covered the entirety of the Afghan War. We are honored to have him join us. As a warning, this conversation gets heavy and dark toward the end and deals with feelings about the war and life in general. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/th…

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Refugees in Indonesia: Betrayed and forgotten 55:53

6M ago55:53

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Hussain Shah Rezai fled Afghanistan when he was a teenager almost ten years ago. He is one of over ten thousand refugees from Afghanistan stuck in appalling and inhumane conditions in Indonesia. In this episode, Hussain tells his and their story. Hussain on X: @HussainS_Rezaie Warning: This episode contains a discussion on mental health issues. If …

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Sir Laurie Bristow: We are utterly wrong to think Afghanistan's story is over 1:02:08

6M ago1:02:08

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Sir Laurie Bristow was the British ambassador to Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. In this interview, he talks about living and working through those chaotic days, the factors leading to them, and what he thinks about the situation in the country now. Support the show Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email: hell…

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Mozhdah Jamalzadah: I am a rebel and I can't be told to shut up 53:39

7M ago53:39

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Mozhdah Jamalzadah is a singer, actor and campaigner. In this interview, she talks about leaving Afghanistan as a young child, the challenges of settling in Canada, pursuing music, acting, working in Afghanistan, and her interest in politics. Subscribe/Support: https://bit.ly/3QhklBg Support the show Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Em…

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Levison Wood: Afghanistan has a special place in my heart 44:24

7M ago44:24

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Levison Wood is a British a writer, explorer and photographer. He first walked through Afghanistan in 2004 and then served as a soldier in southern Afghanistan. His latest book, Escape from Kabul, gives a riveting account of the fall of Afghanistan into the hands of the Taliban and the chaotic evacuation of Kabul in August 2021. Support the show Pr…

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Shakardokht Jafari: Not trying is the biggest sin 1:01:09

7M ago1:01:09

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Shakardokht (Shakar) is a medical physicist and multi award-winning innovator, based in the UK. Born in Afghanistan's central highlands of Hazarajat, Shakardokht became a refugee in Iran aged 6. Resisting repeated pressures to accept arranged marriages as a schoolgirl, she studied hard and managed to enter the Tehran University. In 2010, she arrive…

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Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal 1:31:24

7M ago1:31:24

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We are honored to talk to Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal. Bill is a legend in the open source intelligence community and we are honored to finally chat with him. Bill and his organizations can be found on Twitter/X at: https://twitter.com/FDD https://twitter.com/LongWarJournal https://twitter.com/billroggio Foundation for Defense of Democracy:…

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Two Years After the Fall w/ The Panjwai Podcast 1:47:35

8M ago1:47:35

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Curtis and Luke from the highly respected Panjwai Podcast come out of retirement to joke around with The Boardwalk guys and discuss Afghanistan two years after the US withdrawal.By The Boardwalk

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End of Season 4 and the Future 1:52

10M ago1:52

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The Boardwalk WILL Return! We are moving to a monthly episode release schedule for the immediate future starting in August or September. Thank you for your support and we will see you soon!By The Boardwalk

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S4E16: COL Naweed Kawusi on Afghan Police Reform and Corruption 1:10:06

10M ago1:10:06

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We are honored to have Colonel Naweed Kawusi, a former ANA officer and former Director of the Police Support Directorate within GIRoA's MOI, on this week to discuss reforming the police and corruption in Afghanistan. You will not want to miss this interview. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwa…

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S4E15: Former Norwegian Army Officer Stephan Jensen on Norway's Mission in Afghanistan 1:07:59

10M ago1:07:59

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Stephan Jensen joins The Boardwalk crew to talk about his time as an adviser in Northern Afghanistan with the Norwegian army. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3gbZ6ya Amazon Mu…

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S4E14: The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan w/ William Maley and Ahmad Shuja Jamal 55:05

11M ago55:05

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William Maley and Ahmad Shuja Jamal join The Boardwalk to discuss their new book "The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan." The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan available here: https://bit.ly/3N3AgR0 _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwa…

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S4E13: Stu, Zach, and Kyle Discuss the Podcast and Other Topics 56:32

11M ago56:32

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This is totally a filler episode for this week as we line up more guests for the last part of the season. We discuss various, non-Afghanistan related, matters, new Taliban stuff, and our favorite episodes. Hope you enjoy a laid-back conversation once in a while. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboa…

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S4E12: A Foreign Area Officer's Career in Afghanistan 1:01:29

11M ago1:01:29

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Air Force officer Will Selber joined us to talk about the wide ranging areas of responsibility he had over his four deployments to Afghanistan and the efforts he undertook to get friends and translators out of the country after the fall of Kabul. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spot…

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S4E11: LTG Sami Sadat on Combat After Doha and Fighting Back Against the Taliban 1:04:58

11M ago1:04:58

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LTG Sami Sadat is a decorated Afghan military commander. General Sadat commanded the 215th Corps in Helmand province and was commander of ANASOC, the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, that consisted of some of the most effective Afghan anti-terrorism forces in the country. For more information about the 1208 Foundation, visit: https:…

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S4E10: Dr. Hassan Abbas and The Return of the Taliban 1:04:11

12M ago1:04:11

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National Defense University Distinguished Professor of International Relations Dr. Hassan Abbas joined us to discuss his new book The Return of the Taliban, which chronicles the events that led to the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan. The Return of the Taliban is available now for pre-order https://bit.ly/41FSlKg ___________________________…

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S4E9: Dr. Jonathan Schroden on Accountability for the War in Afghanistan 1:02:35

1y ago1:02:35

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Dr. Schroden joins us again to discuss remarks made by the Biden Administration and a new white paper about the Kabul evacuation. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3gbZ6ya Amazo…

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S4E8: Military Disillusion and Right Wing Anon Twitter w/ Peter Wrangel 1:14:14

1y ago1:14:14

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Twitter pseudonym Peter Wrangel joins The Boardwalk for a look back on a thread regarding disillusionment with the military. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3gbZ6ya Amazon Mus…

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S4E7: The Defense Language Institute 1:22:32

1y ago1:22:32

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We are joined by Justin Baker and Jesse Wilkes, two Defense Language Institute grads, to discuss life as a military linguist. Kyle, Justin, and Jesse share stories while Stu and Zach mock them for being nerds. _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspoti…

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S4E6: Bill Bee 1:21:30

1y ago1:21:30

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Bill Bee is a former Marine and the subject of one of the most famous firefight photos taken during the GWOT. Bill joins us to talk about the photo, his time in the Marines, and navigating the VA and head trauma. The Shot by Bill Bee and Wills Robinson: https://bit.ly/3U7xrkU _________________________________________ Where to Listen: Apple: https:/…

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