Stories Behind Memorable Quotes, Afghanistan Reflections

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Taliban fighters take control of Afghan presidential palace
Taliban fighters take control of Afghan presidential palace after the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Person second from left is a former bodyguard for Ghani. Zabi Karimi/AP Photo

The editor of a book of quotations talks about what makes some more memorable than others. Then we talk with a journalist and author who spent years living and working in Afghanistan about what’s been on her mind seeing the United States pull out of the country.

Featured in this Show

  • What Makes A Quote Memorable?

    The quote, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” is often attributed to legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. But according to our guest, he wasn’t the first to say it. We look at the stories behind some famous sayings and discuss what makes a good quote.

  • Former NPR Journalist And Resident Of Afghanistan Shares Reflections After The End Of The War

    Sarah Chayes shares some of her responses to the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

Episode Credits

  • J. Carlisle Larsen Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Fred Shapiro Guest
  • Sarah Chayes Guest

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