Obama's War

As the debate over Afghanistan intensifies in Washington, FRONTLINE reports the high stakes on the ground in "Obama's War," airing Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 9 P.M. on PBS (check local listings). In this podcast, host Arun Rath catches up with FRONTLINE producer Martin Smith for a first-hand account of the war's many fronts. From the harrowing firefights in Helmand province and political corruption in Kabul, to U.S. struggles with the Pakistani government over Taliban enclaves in its tribal areas, Smith provides fresh insights into the counterinsurgency effort and the president's difficult choices. Includes excerpts of Smith's interviews with key players--Gen. Stanley McChrystal, top commander in Afghanistan and Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan.