Taliban
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Taliban has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Oct 2022 on The Ben Shapiro Show. Discussed in the context of US military operations in Afghanistan.
The Taliban is a Sunni Islamist political and militant organization which has governed Afghanistan since 2021. Having previously ruled the country from 1996 to 2001, the group was overthrown following the United States invasion of Afghanistan and fought a twenty-year war which ended in their return to power.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2022 on The Ben Shapiro Show |
| Field | Political Science, Security Studies |
| Domain | Military |
How do different shows talk about Taliban?
3 shows discussed Taliban in these episodes.
- Half as Interesting — 1 episode
Birthplace and spiritual home of the Taliban.
The US Military’s Fast Food Division - Pod Save America — 1 episode
- The Ben Shapiro Show — 1 episode
Who talks about Taliban on podcasts?
Taliban came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Half as Interesting.
Which podcasts mention Taliban most?
Pod Save America (1 episode), The Ben Shapiro Show (1 episode) and Half as Interesting (1 episode) mention Taliban most.
- Pod Save America — 1 episode · More topics from Pod Save America
- The Ben Shapiro Show — 1 episode · More topics from The Ben Shapiro Show
- Half as Interesting — 1 episode · More topics from Half as Interesting
What is Taliban mentioned alongside?
Taliban is most often mentioned alongside Afghanistan, Pakistan and Axios.
Mentioned together: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Axios, Matthew Russell Lee, Matt Walsh, China, Nashville, Paramount, New Hampshire, New Mexico