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A disastrous end to the Afghanistan war: Politics Weekly Extra

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As the last of the US troops took off from Kabul on Tuesday, Jonathan Freedland spoke to Thomas Kean. Kean co-wrote the 9/11 commission report, detailing who was to blame for the events of September 11, and making recommendations to prevent a subsequent attack. He shares his thoughts on the end of America’s longest war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
3 Sep 2021 English United Kingdom News

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