American troops are ahead of schedule on their pullout from Afghanistan. For Afghans, there are many questions left unanswered as the Taliban continues to take control of more and more of the country. President Joe Biden said he seeks to reassure Afghan allies about the future US commitment to the government in Kabul, with a planned speech at the White House.
Without federal support, local stations, especially in rural and underserved areas, face deep cuts or even closure. Vital public service alerts, news, storytelling, and programming like The World will be impacted. The World has weathered many storms, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to being your trusted source for human-centered international news, shared with integrity and care. We believe public media is about truth and access for all. As an independent, nonprofit newsroom, we aren’t controlled by billionaire owners or corporations. We are sustained by listeners like you.
Now more than ever, we need your help to support our global reporting work and power the future of The World.