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Episodes 21–28

Trust Fall


If you had to leave your home with one suitcase, what would you take? That's a question that became real for many Afghans as the Taliban swept over the country.    


December 7, 2021

Episode 21 (19 min)


He Loves Soup. I Love Soup.


Laura and George discuss the work of a team of University of Chicago archaeologists who use satellite photos to track looting in Afghanistan and catch up on Laura's French husband.    


December 14, 2021

Episode 22 (18 min)


I ❤️ Herat


After unleashing a pent-up rant, George and Laura talk about Herat and the restoration of its legendary citadel.    


January 4, 2022

Episode 23 (26 min)


Raggedy Ann Doll


Continuing their discussion about Herat, George and Laura talk about a frightening day that marked Laura's last visit to Afghanistan's cultural capital.    


January 11, 2022

Episode 24 (27 min)


An Act of Defiance


Laura investigates a loud crash on her roof and visits a friend and colleague from Afghanistan, stirring up memories of a project that aimed to fix what the Taliban destroyed.    


January 18, 2022

Episode 25 (35 min)


Matt Damon @ aol.com


Before her first trip to Afghanistan, Laura "Jason Bournes" her way through a barricade of cars. Years later, she corners Matt Damon in a conversation about Kabul.     


January 25, 2022

Episode 26 (35 min)


Like It or Not


Laura shares a memory about a media appearance and George talks about his time as an election monitor in Kabul.    


February 1, 2022

Episode 27 (27 min)


Kabul, Je T'aime


In this candid finale, Laura and George talk about the highs and lows of her decade in Afghanistan and an uncertain future. A mystery lover is revealed. 


February 8, 2022

Episode 28 | 38 min


Q&A with Laura Tedesco and George Gavrilis


Laura and George answer questions submitted by our listeners.


February 22, 2022

Q&A | 38 min
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