where hosts Mikael Cook and Beth Bailey highlight the struggles of Afghans living under Taliban rule, and the efforts of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and political affiliations who have stepped up to provide support to the people of Afghanistan in the chaos that followed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan after serving in the Navy. After starting in a private security role, Patrick eventually pivoted and began teaching English to Afghan National Army Special Operations Command personnel. Patrick witnessed many of the final months of retrograde operations, and left Afghanistan himself in June 2021. He has continued to support Afghan refugees and special immigrant visa applicants in the years since the withdrawal.

who has had to relocate to a different province after the Taliban attempted to force her into marriage to a 70-year-old man. She tells us that her parents and younger brother have been arrested, and will not be released until she returns and complies with the illegal marriage.

of the war in Afghanistan. He was an active member of the #DigitalDunkirk movement to evacuate our Afghan allies in August of 2021. You can follow his Instagram @Mikaelcook89.

as a civilian intelligence analyst for the Department of the Army between 2010 and 2013. She is a freelance contributor to Fox News Digital and the Washington Examiner. Follow her on Instagram @BWBailey85 or Twitter @BWBailey85.

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