An Economic Catastrophe in Afghanistan - a podcast by The New York Times
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The economic situation in Afghanistan is perilous. Banks have run out of cash. In some areas, Afghans are selling their belongings in ad hoc flea markets. Parents wait around hospitals and clinics in the hopes of getting treatment for severely malnourished children.
We hear about what the unfolding crisis looks like on the ground, why the economy has deteriorated so quickly, and what role the United States has played.
Guest: Christina Goldbaum, a correspondent for The New York Times, based in Kabul.
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