The Megyn Kelly Show Chaos and Violence, in Afghanistan and Chicago, with Ayaan Hirsi Ali and John Kass | Ep. 148
Aug 18, 2021
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, human rights activist and filmmaker, teams up with journalist John Kass to unpack the chaos in Afghanistan post-U.S. withdrawal and the alarming rise of violence in Chicago. They discuss the grim realities for women under Taliban rule, critique the Biden administration's foreign policy missteps, and explore the deepening crisis in Chicago's neighborhoods. Their conversation touches on the fraught relationship between law enforcement and city leadership, shedding light on the urgent need for effective solutions in urban governance.
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Afghan Protests
- Street protests and demonstrations have erupted in Afghan cities against the Taliban takeover.
- The Taliban's attempts to establish a new government are facing resistance from people desperate for normalcy.
Microaggressions vs. Macroaggressions
- The focus on "microaggressions" overshadows the "macroaggressions" of violence in cities like Chicago.
- The human rights of children and other victims of violence should receive more attention.
Biden's Human Rights Claim
- Biden claims human rights are central to his foreign policy, relying on diplomacy with the Taliban.
- This contradicts reality, where the Taliban's return threatens human rights, especially women's rights in Afghanistan.