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'The Taliban will kill me': The interpreter trying to flee Kabul

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Episode notes

As the Taliban takes power in Afghanistan, we follow one former interpreter for American and British troops who is trying to escape the country – and speak to the retired major general trying to help his friend to safety.

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Guests:

- Ahmadzai, former interpreter for British and American forces in Afghanistan.

- Charlie Herbert, retired British Army major general.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: BBC, CBS, NBC, CNN.

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