cover of episode #837 - Rory Stewart - The Truth Behind The Fall Of The UK

#837 - Rory Stewart - The Truth Behind The Fall Of The UK

2024/9/12
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Rory Stewart describes the surreal atmosphere in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. He contrasts the current state with his previous experiences in the country, highlighting the improved security situation but also the regression in freedoms, particularly for women.
  • Improved security but reduced freedoms under Taliban rule
  • Surreal atmosphere in Afghanistan post-takeover
  • The US and allies spent $1.5 trillion in Afghanistan

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Rory Stewart is a British academic, broadcaster, writer, podcaster and former diplomat and politician.

From riots to stabbings, useless politicians to corrupt businesses, all wrapped in terrible weather and high taxes, the UK is not having a great time right now. Perhaps Rory can help explain what is going wrong.

Expect to learn what Afghanistan is like under new Taliban control, what the real problems in the UK are, why politicians are so reliably stupid, whether immigration really is breaking Britain just how bad extreme poverty is around the world, the latest updates with the Royal family and much more…

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