Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/august-17-2021-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tuesday on the News Hour... Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. negotiates with the Taliban to secure "safe passage" of civilians leaving the country. Prominent activist and former Afghan government official Kamila Sidiqi discusses the precarious road ahead for women in Afghanistan. The Biden administration is set to announce vaccinated Americans will soon need a booster shot as the delta variant's spread continues to surge. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Taliban leaders promise softer rule, but their actions send a different message 11 min Can the Taliban be trusted to keep their promise of reasonable rule? Two experts weigh in 9 min Despite Taliban promises, Afghan women fear losing their freedoms and lives 5 min News Wrap: Tropical Storm Grace batters Haiti after deadly earthquake 4 min How booster shots could help protect Americans from the delta variant 5 min Katie Ledecky on her Tokyo wins, mental health and gender equality in sports 9 min Billie Jean King reveals how a $1 contract shaped professional women’s tennis 2 min