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On August 15, 2021, the Taliban regained control of Kabul, nearly 20 years after Coalition Forces had cast them out of power. The takeover sent shockwaves throughout the country and the international community. It forced thousands of Afghans to leave their old lives behind and embark on a hellish journey for survival.
In Kabul Falling, Afghans themselves tell you how it happened. You’ll hear how they maneuvered their way through panicked crowds; waded through sewage in a desperate attempt to get into the Kabul airport; withstood beatings and torture; and finally, if they were lucky, boarded a flight into the unknown. You’ll hear stories about big risks, close calls, and unexpected moments of kindness — or luck — that changed everything.
Kabul Falling is a Peabody nominated podcast that explores big questions: How does a war end, and who is accountable for the human wreckage left in its wake? How do those involved grapple with the aftermath of the fall and work to rebuild their lives?
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BONUS: Refugees, art and healing with Me We International
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Feb 16, 2023 |
BONUS: Arson Fahim: Kabul Falling composer nominated for Ambie award
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Jan 31, 2023 |
BONUS: Building a New Life After Escaping Afghanistan
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Nov 10, 2022 |
BONUS: The Women Journalists Still Fighting on the Frontlines in Afghanistan
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Oct 24, 2022 |
BONUS: One Family’s Journey To Escape Afghanistan
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Oct 20, 2022 |
BONUS: Afghan Composer Arson Fahim On Kabul Falling Soundtrack
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 8 - Still Falling: Afghanistan, One Year Later
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 7 - Why I Fight: a Taliban Fighter Speaks From Afghanistan
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 6 - Terrible House: Survival in the Taliban's Afghanistan
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 5 - Land Route: Women of Afghanistan Find New Ways to Escape
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 4 - The Explosion: Bombing at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 3 - The Fortress: Life or Death in Afghanistan via Whatsapp
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 2 - A Knock at the Door: The Taliban’s Revenge in Afghanistan
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Ep 1 - The Fall: Escape from Afghanistan Begins
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Oct 20, 2022 |
BONUS: Afghan-British journalist Nelufar Hedayat on Kabul Falling
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Oct 20, 2022 |
Introducing Kabul Falling, Coming Soon
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Oct 19, 2022 |