Global Media ListPodcasts have grown rapidly in popularity, offering long-form interviews, deep-dive investigative series, and specialized commentary. In Afghanistan, podcasters engage audiences on diverse topics ranging from society and politics to education and business. Our curated directory profiles the top podcasts and audio shows in Afghanistan. From high-influence national platforms to community outlets published in English, Dari, Pashto, these channels shape the local information landscape. Review the profiles below to explore their content and visit their official websites.
Best Media Listings
1. The Afghan Eye ↗
Independent Afghan-led podcast and media project discussing Afghanistan politics, history, society and diaspora perspectives.
2. Afghan Affairs Podcast ↗
Podcast covering socio-political developments in Afghanistan and the region through interviews and analysis.
3. Afghanistan with Roh Yakobi ↗
Podcast keeping Afghanistan in the spotlight through interviews and stories about Afghan history, politics, culture and society.
4. AANCast ↗
Afghanistan Analysts Network podcast featuring research, analysis, first-person accounts and discussions on Afghanistan.
5. Radio Azadi Dari Podcasts ↗
Radio Azadi Dari podcast page with Afghan news, women-focused stories and feature audio from RFE/RL.
6. Radio Azadi Pashto Podcasts ↗
Radio Azadi Pashto podcast page with Afghan news, women-focused stories and feature audio from RFE/RL.
7. Gandhara Podcast ↗
RFE/RL Gandhara podcast covering Afghanistan, Pakistan, regional security, human rights and humanitarian issues.
8. The Afghanistan Project Podcast ↗
Podcast focused on Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal, including Afghan civil society, human rights, security and policy discussions.
9. Afghanistan After America ↗
Podcast project by journalist Andrew Quilty exploring Afghanistan's conflict, politics, history and life after the U.S. withdrawal.
10. A Wish for Afghanistan ↗
BBC World Service documentary podcast series with Lyse Doucet exploring Afghan hopes, fears and memories after the Taliban return.
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