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What’s up, everybody! Here are JETLAG RADIO 279 & BENKYO RADIO 279.

I wanted to take this time to pray for Peace in Afghanistan, and hope for our troops to come home safely soon. The war lasted a very long time due to #MilitaryIndustrialComplex. Only Bernie Sanders wanted to discuss this subject. I am glad that President Biden had the cojones to say enough is enough, and that we cannot continue this course of action. The best is to now monitor from Satellites and Space. Only Education can save Afghanistan. An internet without censorship can help Afghanistan educate its population (utilizing MOOCs and other education programs).

Until next time!