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Sending Out an SOS: The Taliban Return, Booster Shots, Havana Syndrome

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  • First up: The week’s biggest story is Afghanistan. We’ll break down how the Taliban took over so quickly, whether more people can get out safely, and what’s next for the country.
  • Next: We’ll bring you the latest on the major earthquake in Haiti and the latest data breach affecting over 40 million people. Hint: if you’re a T-Mobile user, tune in. And click here for tips on how to keep your information safe. 
  • Also: Remember hot girl summer? Enter: shot girl fall, because boosters are coming soon to a pharmacy near you. 
  • Plus: We finally have the latest Census data. We’ll tell you three things you need to know about how America’s changed in the last 10 years. 
  • Finally: We’re trying our hands at true crime, for a story about a mystery that’s stumped the entire U.S. intelligence community for five years.


    • P.S. Here are the orgs we mentioned helping in Afghanistan: 

    • Volunteer to support Afghans being evacuated to the US
    • Become an Airbnb host for resettled Afghans 
    • For lawyers: help process special immigrant visas
    • Donate airline miles with Miles4Migrants
    • Donate to the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee
    • Make your voice heard here at home


      • On this episode, you’ll hear from: 

      • Kelly Kennedy, managing editor, The War Horse 
      • Lina Abirafeh, executive director, the Arab Institute for Women


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          • Skimm'd by Alex Carr, Luke Vargas, and Ciara Long, with support from Sagine Corrielus. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm’s head of audio is Graelyn Brashear.

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