Tuesday September 25, 2001
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As the U.S. prepares for an unconventional war against terrorism, Diane and her guests talk about conditions inside Afghanistan, the country's recent history, its geography, the Taliban-controlled government and other realities that will affect U.S. security and military efforts there.
Karl Inderfurth, former Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs
Pamela Constable, Kabul bureau chief for "The Washington Post"
Omar Samad, Ambassador of Afghanistan to Canada
Author David Shenk joins Diane to explore the devastating physical, emotional, and societal costs of this country's growing incidence of Alzheimer's disease.
David Shenk, author