Hey, I'm Brian Salter, welcome to this podcast edition of Reliable Sources.

We have big news maker interviews coming up in the next few minutes, including my one-on-one

with one of Afghanistan's few independent news networks.

Plus, I'll speak with a reporter from the ringer who exposed Mike Richards' history

of offensive remarks, causing him to step down from his brand new Jeopardy hosting job.

That's coming up.

But first, the story behind the story in Afghanistan.

Clarissa Ward and her team members have been the eyes and ears for much of the world for

much of the past week.

I know you have been watching just like I have been.

And I know a lot of you have been worried about Clarissa Ward and her crew as well.

I feel like many viewers let out a giant exhale when they heard that Ward was on a flight

leaving Kabul on Friday.

It is a perilous story to cover and it will continue to be covered by journalists in Afghanistan

and out.

But for the time being, Clarissa is at home and I want to bring her in now for her first

interview since she was able to leave Kabul.

Clarissa, thank you for coming on.

Thank you for having me, Brian.

I know you're home in France after weeks in Afghanistan.

What was the moment like when you were able to get home and see your family?

I mean, you know, at this stage, honestly, I'm so exhausted and so kind of overwhelmed

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