We traded these thugs for Bergdahl — now they run Afghanistan! (FULL SHOW)

The Taliban is continuing their victory lap, with the last pocket of resistance to their control of the country having been erased at last. The very same former prisoners involved in the 2014 prisoner-exchange for US Army deserter Bowe Bergdahl now occupy four of the highest government offices in the country. We will bring you the latest on how the Taliban is handling its return to power, with RT America’s John Huddy reporting the details and journalist Jennifer Massey and US Army Ranger veteran Robin Biro joining News.Views.Hughes to weigh in they also discuss the vetting process for bringing Afghan allies and their families to the US.

Then Shadia Edwards reports on the escalating crisis on the English Channel and war of words between France and the UK over the transportation of people seeking refuge in the UK. Hilary Fordwich of the British American Business Association joins to discuss the rising cost of healthcare in the UK due to COVID-19 concerns and how it intersects with income inequality and issues in socialized healthcare.

Plus, San Francisco has launched an unorthodox experimental program in order to deter the city’s problem with gun violence: They are going to pay criminals not to commit gun crimes. Is the policy a courageous venture in harm reduction, or acquiescence to routine extortion of the communities by armed criminals. RT America’s Natasha Sweet reports.