Who Gets Left Behind In Afghanistan?

In June, President Joe Biden said those who helped the U.S. military would not be "left behind." He vowed his administration would step up plans to evacuate thousands of Afghan interpreters.Now that the Taliban is back in control of the country, thousands remained trapped. Can the president deliver on his promise? What happens to those who get left behind?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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