Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - a podcast by NPR

An eerie calm descends on Kabul as the Taliban takes control and the U.S. moves to evacuate thousands. But what do the Taliban want? Also, President Biden is defending the military withdrawal, despite criticism even from within his own party. And, federal health officials are poised to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for those who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

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