March Podcast Schedule
Expect a riveting March lineup on Insight Myanmar Podcast, featuring a rich array of compelling tales and expert insights, from detailed analyses of the ongoing conflict to intimate journeys of personal and societal transformation. Stay tuned by subscribing to Insight Myanmar on your preferred podcast platform so you won't miss out on these enlightening episodes!
Episode 222: Davin Hartanto discusses Australia's new student visa changes and the complexities it brings for Myanmar nationals fleeing conflict. Hartanto criticizes the discretionary power of migration officers, the lack of an appeals process for overseas applicants, and suggests political influence behind the uneven distribution of visa approvals, urging greater activism to influence government policy. (Release Date: March 2)
Episode 223: Thinzar Shunlei Yi, a noted activist, opens up about overcoming the indoctrination of military rule, her disillusionment during the years of transition, and how her Buddhist faith intertwines with her aspirations for revolutionary change. This in-depth dialogue sheds light on her journey and her enduring hope for a transformative uprising that points out a more positive future for her country. (Release Date March 6)
Episode 224: Saw Htee Char discusses his journey from overseeing humanitarian aid projects after Cyclone Nargis in 2008 to his current efforts in conflict reporting and supporting the resistance. He shares insights on the military's weakening grip, the increasing momentum of the resistance movement, and the resilience of Myanmar's people fighting for democracy with minimal external support. (Release date: March 12)
Episode 225: In the third installment of his interview, Jonathan Crowley discusses his appointment as an Assistant Teacher, his perspective on the organizational culture within the Goenka tradition of Vipassana meditation, and his own evolving understanding of the technique and its place in the wider scope of Buddhist practice. He also reflects on the challenges of navigating organizational dynamics, and the challenge of reconciling critical thinking with faith and narratives promoted within the tradition. (Release date: March 19).
Episode 226: Ko Ko Gyi, a prominent figure in Myanmar's fight for democracy, details his journey from a student activist in the 1988 Uprising to his continuing efforts against military rule. He shares how, after the 2015 election victory of the NLD, he considered retiring from activism, yet continued the struggle following the 2021 military coup. He now organizes rallies, supports diplomatic campaigns, and advocates for sanctions against the military regime. (Release date: March 22)
Episode 227: Nathan Ruser explains how his geo-mapping skills help clarify the complexities of the conflict in Myanmar. He emphasizes the unique nature of the conflict, utilizing satellite imagery alongside ground reporting in order to map areas of military control and the movements of resistance forces, and notes the potential for significant changes in the conflict's dynamics, including the possibility of a rapid junta collapse. (Release date: March 26)