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Withdrawal symptoms: Afghanistan goes hungry

Feb 11, 2022
Ben Farmer, who reports on Afghanistan and Pakistan, joins Anne Rowe, The Economist's obituaries editor, and Simon Willis from 1843 to discuss Afghanistan's dire humanitarian crisis post-U.S. withdrawal. The conversations highlight the heartbreaking choices families are facing, such as selling children to survive. They also touch on the environmental issues of artificial snow for the Winter Olympics and the innovative solutions proposed by a snow consultant. Additionally, they remember Lata Mangeshkar, a beloved icon of Indian music.
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