‘America and the Taliban’: Why US lost war in Afghanistan

Apr. 11, 2023 Politics

The series “America and the Taliban” looks at four U.S. administrations’ worth of missteps, missed opportunities, and American hubris in the war in Afghanistan.

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Credits

Guest:

Martin Smith - foreign correspondent for Frontline

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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