# 26| Not Our Problem - Spencer Sullivan and Sean McNamara

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Podcast: [Warriors & Quiet Waters Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/warriors-quiet-waters-podcast-7094675)
Published: 2026-01-15T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/warriors-quiet-waters-podcast/episodes/not-our-problem-spencer-sullivan-and-sean-mcnamara
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## Resource

Spencer Sullivan discusses his new book Not Our Problem and the lasting bond he formed with Afghan interpreter Abdulhaq Sodais. What began as a working relationship in Afghanistan continued after the U.S. withdrawal, as Abdulhaq faced a long and uncertain path toward safety. The conversation explores loyalty, responsibility, and the human cost of promises made during war. Spencer and his co-author Abdulhaq's book , Not Our Problem: The True Story of an Afghan Refugee, An American Promise, and the World Between Them, releases on April 21st. To pre-order your copy and learn more about the book, visit  NotOurProblemBook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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