The Afghanistan Project Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 186
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
theafghanistanprojectpodcast@gmail.com
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Host
Mikael Cook - Co-host of the podcast focused on Afghanistan, the U.S. withdrawal, and support for Afghan allies.
Beth Bailey - Former civilian intelligence analyst for the Department of the Army supporting Afghanistan operations from 2010 to 2013. She is also a freelance contributor to Fox News Digital and the Washington E...
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
Rebekah Edmondson - The Female Tactical Platoon, Its Role In Special Operations Missions, And Efforts To Secure Permanent Protection For Its Members.
Michael Scadden - The Female Tactical Platoon, Its Service Alongside Afghan Special Operations Forces, And Efforts To Protect Its Members In The United States.
Shawn VanDiver - Five Years Of Advocacy For Afghans And The Development Of The Afghan Evacuation And Resettlement Movement After The U.s. Withdrawal.
Jon Singleton - The Afghanistan Withdrawal, The Work Of Task Force Pineapple, And The Personal Impact Of Helping Afghans During The Evacuation Period.
Mashal Sherullah - Afghan Allies Awaiting Special Immigrant Visa And Refugee Processing In Pakistan, Bureaucratic Barriers, And Advocacy Efforts.
Recent Topics
Episodes
AfghanEvac Shawn VanDiver Talks Camp As Sayliyah Extension - The Afghanistan Project Podcast Ep. 157
October 05, 2026
Welcome to Episode 157 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal. Today, I've got a familiar returning guest, #AfghanEvac president Shawn VanDiver. This time, he's giving updates on all the latest for Afghans, including the 9-month extension for Camp As Sayliyah, and the recent entry of two Afghans through the U.S. Refugee Admissions ProgramFind #AfghanEvac here: https://afghanevac....
Leslie Merriman with Our Culture is Giving Returns - The Afghanistan Project Podcast Ep. 156
September 28, 2026
Welcome to Episode 156 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal. I'm excited to bring back Leslie Merriman, founder of nonprofit Our Culture is Giving, to talk about the last five years of support to Afghans following the Taliban takeover.Lovely Leslie dives into the hard topics - mental health, victims of the Taliban, and the harm being done to ethnic minorities.Find Our Culture is Gi...
Andres Caceres-Solari on Unheeded Intelligence Warnings - The Afghanistan Project Podcast Ep. 155
September 21, 2026
Welcome to Episode 155 of The Afghanistan Project, where we cover all topics related to two decades of war in Afghanistan, and the fallout of our Afghanistan withdrawal. I'm excited to introduce Andres Caceres-Solari, a former U.S. Marine, to discuss his unheeded intelligence warnings about the Taliban's resurgence while at NATO HQ. We also address major shortcomings in our Afghanistan mission.About Andres:Andres H Caceres-Solari is a former US Marine who served several tours in Iraq ...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Afghanistan Project Podcast?
The Afghanistan Project Podcast is hosted by Mikael Cook and Beth Bailey. Its publicly listed email is theafghanistanprojectpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Afghanistan Project Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The Afghanistan Project Podcast: theafghanistanprojectpodcast@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Afghanistan Project Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The Afghanistan Project Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Afghanistan Project Podcast?
The Afghanistan Project Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct experience with Afghanistan, military service, work with Afghan allies, refugee evacuation or resettlement advocacy, humanitarian response, government programs, or military and foreign-policy analysis. Common among recent guests: Military or government service connected to Afghanistan; Leadership of evacuation, advocacy, or humanitarian organizations; Professional journalism or published analysis. Recent guests include Rebekah Edmondson, Michael Scadden, and Shawn VanDiver.
How hard is it to get booked on The Afghanistan Project Podcast?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The Afghanistan Project Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Afghanistan, Afghan Allies, Veterans, Refugees, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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