The Waves: The Afghan Women Left Behind - Gender And U.S. Immigration

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 7 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, Host Kat Chow turns to Afghanistan, two years since the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. She speaks with reporter Tanvi Misra, who recently published an article with Politico following a family trapped in immigration limbo at a U.S. embassy in Doha, Qatar. Tanvi also explains how the U.S. immigration process singles out women and marginalized genders.\\nFurther reading: They Thought Their Sick Little Girl Would Be Safe in America. Then It Denied Her Family Entry.\\nIn Slate Plus: The drama and life of luxury on Prime Video\\u2019s Made in Heaven with Host Kat Chow and reporter Tanvi Misra\\nIf you liked this episode, check out: Incompetent Cervix - The Misogynist History Behind Naming The Female Body\\nPodcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry and Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\\u2014you\\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'