Chapter

Rescuing Afghan Allies
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2:24:07 - 2:31:42 (07:35)

The speaker discusses his firsthand account of working to move a high-priority nine-person family out of Afghanistan who were in danger and worked for the government. He praises those who stepped outside the chain of command to help.

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The speaker expresses their frustration with their government's lack of accountability and planning in response to the Afghanistan crisis, including the media's silence, cancellation of interviews, and failure to send help to evacuate citizens.
2:24:07 - 2:25:48 (01:40)
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Afghanistan crisis
Summary

The speaker expresses their frustration with their government's lack of accountability and planning in response to the Afghanistan crisis, including the media's silence, cancellation of interviews, and failure to send help to evacuate citizens.

Chapter
Rescuing Afghan Allies
Episode
#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares his experience of how he received help to get his family out of Afghanistan, the absence of the British and the funding of an Afghan terrorist by the Canadian government.
2:25:48 - 2:27:39 (01:51)
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Afghanistan
Summary

The speaker shares his experience of how he received help to get his family out of Afghanistan, the absence of the British and the funding of an Afghan terrorist by the Canadian government.

Chapter
Rescuing Afghan Allies
Episode
#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
In discussing the role of political leaders, the conversation centers on prioritizing the care and wellbeing of humans, particularly veterans, over special interests that may distract from this essential task.
2:27:39 - 2:30:44 (03:04)
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Political Leadership
Summary

In discussing the role of political leaders, the conversation centers on prioritizing the care and wellbeing of humans, particularly veterans, over special interests that may distract from this essential task.

Chapter
Rescuing Afghan Allies
Episode
#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
A former military member discusses the lack of cultural training for soldiers and the importance of providing mental health training and tools to address PTSD.
2:30:44 - 2:31:42 (00:58)
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Military Personnel
Summary

A former military member discusses the lack of cultural training for soldiers and the importance of providing mental health training and tools to address PTSD.

Chapter
Rescuing Afghan Allies
Episode
#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast