One of VTA’s longest-serving voices tells Tony how he fled Kabul after the Taliban knocked on his door. Kareem from Egypt offers analysis of how the US military blunders will impact its strength throughout the Middle East. Hear from the Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan on how his country is reacting to the US exit.

Massood in Kabul updates Tony on his attempts to flee Afghanistan. Tawfik, a reformed terrorist, offers analysis of the Taliban and if it’s possible for them to ‘reform.’ Rashed in Pakistan tells Tony why Pakistan is declaring victory in Afghanistan. Mark from the UK explains how Biden’s actions impact the ‘Special Relationship.’

Biden orders 5,000 troops to evacuate embassy in Kabul as Taliban win America’s longest war. Massood in Kabul tells Tony how the Afghan & U.S. grossly underestimated the Taliban. Hilaly in Pakistan tells Tony how Pakistan is preparing for likely humanitarian crisis as Afghans flee country.

Italy is the latest nation to require vax passports to conduct basic activities. Alberto in Rome tells Tony how Italians are reacting. Jorge from Cuba speaks with Tony about the popularity of socialism in the U.S.

Nations around the globe implement varying degrees of behavior modification in reaction to the Delta variant. Paul in Sydney tells Tony that the army is going door-to-door to enforce lockdowns. Mar in Spain says parts of Europe are requiring citizens to ‘show their papers’ in public. Protests are growing in intensity and violence. Is the government helping or hurting? VTA special report.