U.S. Seeks Direct Talks with the Taliban. Will it End the Afghanistan War? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email he United States has sent military advisers to aid Afghan forces in Ghazni, where they were struggling on Sunday to regain full control three days after the Taliban launched a massive assault ( AP Photo/Mohammad Anwar Danishyar ) Produced by Jeremy House Hosted by Tanzina Vega Produced by WNYC