Episode Synopsis "August 18 Recap"
In this episode, we continue our discussion on Afghanistan, look into COVID measures and policies, and briefly talk about the upcoming visit from the Israeli Prime Minister and the changes to US Asylum cases. For more information on the stories we talk about, check out the sources below: Afghanistan: US cannot ensure safe passage to Kabul airport, embassy says How Russia is reacting to US withdrawal from Afghanistan The latest on Afghanistan as Taliban take charge COVID: As U.S. promotes booster shots against Covid, moral questions arise over vaccine equity 'We're going to do both': White House argues it can offer booster shots to Americans while sharing vaccines globally Biden says his administration will take on GOP governors blocking masks in schools 'Irrational zealotry': GOP governors in standoff with schools over masks Israeli Prime Minister: Tensions high, Biden invites Israel’s new PM to Washington Asylum System: US moves to cut backlog of asylum cases at US-Mexico border Click here for legal disclaimers