Episode 78: Ahmadullah Waziri & Corey Terry: An Afghan Interpreter’s Fight for Survival and Justice

Episode 78 of What a Week! is a powerful, gut-wrenching story of sacrifice and betrayal with Ahmadullah “Sunny” Waziri, an Afghan interpreter who risked his life for U.S. Special Forces, Marines, and FBI starting in 2007, and Corey Terry, the Special Forces medic who became his lifeline. Sunny shares his childhood under warlord oppression, where defiance meant death. He became a bridge for peace in combat zones, only to face visa delays that stranded him. In 2021, with the Taliban hunting him, Sunny fled through a chaotic U.S. withdrawal, navigating deadly checkpoints with his family, thanks to Corey’s relentless support. In Lancaster, PA, danger persisted: a Pakistani man stabbed Sunny on March 30, 2025, targeting him for his service and outspoken stance against terrorism. Now, ICE’s crackdown threatens to deport him by May 2025, despite 18 years of loyalty. This is a moral outrage. From warlords to withdrawal, combat to community, Sunny and Corey’s bond reveals the cost of betrayal and the fight for justice. Join us for a raw, urgent call to honor our allies. Scranton, let’s rally for Sunny—subscribe, share, and demand his safety!

1. 00:00:00 - Intro: Sunny, Corey, and a Moral Call to Action (~5 min)
Marky introduces Sunny Waziri, an Afghan interpreter, and Corey Terry, his Special Forces medic lifeline, setting the stage for a story of sacrifice and betrayal.

2. 00:05:21 - Childhood in Afghanistan: Warlords and Aspirations (~11 min)
Sunny shares growing up in Kabul under warlord tyranny, graduating high school in 2005, and learning English and computer skills to pursue a brighter future.

3. 00:16:59 - Madrassas and Terrorism: Exposing a Perverted Ideology (~12 min)
Sunny and Corey reveal how Pakistani madrassas indoctrinate children into terrorism, distorting Islam and fueling violence, with insights into Taliban origins.

4. 00:29:01 - Becoming an Interpreter: Bridging Cultures for Peace (~10 min)
Sunny discusses starting as an interpreter in 2007, working with U.S. Special Forces to counter terrorism and promote peace through communication.

5. 00:39:21 - Warlords and Geopolitics: Afghanistan’s Complex Struggles (~12 min)
The conversation explores warlord dynamics, Pakistan’s role in funding the Taliban, and geopolitical chaos driven by foreign intelligence and money.

6. 00:51:18 - U.S. Presence: Hopes, Realities, and Broken Promises (~15 min)
Sunny reflects on the U.S. arrival post-9/11, initial hopes for peace, and the disillusionment of unfulfilled promises amidst ongoing conflict.

7. 01:06:14 - Combat Life: Risks, Bonds, and Humor (~12 min)
Sunny and Corey share stories of interpreter dangers, their brotherhood, training Afghan forces, and light moments like the “energy pockets” joke.

8. 01:18:26 - 2021 Withdrawal: Chaos, Fear, and Escape (~15 min)
Sunny recounts the sudden U.S. withdrawal, hiding from the Taliban, navigating 10+ checkpoints with his family, and Corey’s critical support to reach Mazar-e-Sharif.

9. 01:33:41 - Lancaster Life: The March 2025 Stabbing and New Threats (~12 min)
Sunny describes settling in Lancaster, the March 30, 2025, stabbing by a Pakistani man targeting his anti-terrorism stance, and its traumatic impact.

10. 01:45:53 - Deportation Fears: A Betrayal of 18 Years of Service (~15 min)
Sunny expresses deep concern over ICE’s crackdown, fearing deportation by May 2025 despite 18 years of service, highlighting the moral injustice.

11. 02:00:56 - Resilience and Community: Building a Better Future (~10 min)
Sunny shares lessons of resilience, his work aiding Afghan refugees with education and jobs, and hopes for his daughters’ peaceful lives.

12. 02:11:06 - Closing: A Plea for Unity and Justice (~8 min)
Sunny and Corey (before his exit) urge unity, reject divisive ideologies, and call for action to protect allies like Sunny, emphasizing human connection.