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“The Taliban don’t know what to do”—Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis
Also on the daily podcast: India’s tech-obsessed government, and a clothing rental business goes public
TWO MONTHS after the Taliban’s victory, civilians face a looming disaster. Will Western governments dig their heels in, or turn the aid taps back on? India’s government has increasingly turned to high-tech means for delivering government services. But its digital-first solutions are inaccessible to millions of citizens. And we look at the business of renting clothing, as Rent the Runway goes public with a sky-high valuation. Runtime: 20 min
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