America and the Taliban

Season 1

Examine how America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory, drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting, and interviews with Taliban and US officials.

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S1 E1 - America and the Taliban, Part 1
April 3, 2023
53min
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How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting, and interviews with Taliban and US officials, hour one of an investigation of the missteps and consequences.
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S1 E2 - America and the Taliban, Part 2
April 10, 2023
53min
TV-14
How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting, and interviews with Taliban and US officials, hour two of an investigation of the missteps and consequences.
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S1 E3 - America and the Taliban, Part 3
April 24, 2023
53min
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How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting, and interviews with Taliban and US officials, the final hour of an investigation of the missteps and consequences.
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