The Day After US Withdrawal From Afghanistan – What Happens To Those Left Behind?

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The last U.S. troops have left Afghanistan, ending America's longest war.

But the withdrawal has been far from smooth.

Thirteen American service members and an estimated 170 Afghans were killed by a suicide bomber at a gate at the Kabul airport last week.

Over the past month, some 5,400 Americans have been evacuated, though 100 - 200 US citizens, who wish to leave, still remain.

Today, experts follow up on the situation in Afghanistan.

And, closer to home, we also follow up on the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.  Where are we with rescue efforts, and what’s happening with their power grid? How are Houstonians helping?

Guests:

John Mills

External Affairs Officer for FEMA

Steve Flemming

Operations Support Sr. Associate with Team Rubicon

Ed Hirs

Energy Fellow, University of Houston

Matt Zeller

Co-Founder of No One Left Behind
Afghanistan combat veteran
Advisory Board Chair at the Association of Wartime Allies

Dr. Abdy Javadzadeh

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Sociology, St. Thomas University

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