Bay Area Confronts Crisis in Afghanistan

Published: Aug. 21, 2021, noon

In the wake of the collapse of the Afghan government, we discuss how local aid groups in the Bay Area are rallying support to help those attempting to flee Taliban rule. And then in the second half of the program, we also hear why the upheaval in Afghanistan is posing a major challenge to Silicon Valley tech companies.

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Guests:

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  • Aisha Wahab, a member of the Hayward City Council and an Afghan American
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  • Emily Birnbaum, a tech lobbying and influence reporter for Politico 
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Host: Keith Menconi