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"You've got boys flying kites again..." —George W. Bush About: Oh, the privilege.  And what a privilege it is to publish a story about the broader theme of culture and identity, specifically for Afghanistan’s diaspora living in the States, like those on that third-culture-wave, when Afghans from the home country are left dealing with far harsher realities. The diaspora’s dilemma pales in comparison (if you’re that foolish to try and compare the two) to their dilemma. No less, it is still a dilemma. With that in mind, Part I of this multi-part story dives into that nebulous question...what does it really mean to be Afghan? Really, what does it mean to be from anywhere? This is a tricky one. Show Notes   [00:45] “The Layers of Heaven” by Jovica [02:15] “I Know A Way Through” by Phillip Ayers [03:30] “Afghan National Anthem” [06:05] 2010 Census data on the number of Afghans in America  Related: Some of the other largest ethnic groups in America Related: Light reading on Dearborn, Mich. Related: Light readi