To the Point At Least 13,000 Additional Troops to Go to Afghanistan Hosted by Warren Olney Oct. 13, 2009 National Listen 8 min MORE President Obama is considering a request for 40,000 more troops in Afghanistan, beyond the 21,000 he ordered in March. But in today's Washington Post Ann Scott Tyson reports that another 13,000 are already being deployed. Keep KCRW Independent. KCRW is here to provide you with local news, music discovery, and cultural connection. Stay up to date with all things KCRW by signing up for our newsletters! And, if you can support our efforts, make a donation today. Sign-up for our newsletters. Make a donation. Credits Guest: Ann Scott Tyson - Pentagon Correspondent, Washington Post Host: Warren Olney Producers: Katie Cooper, Sonya Geis, Karen Radziner