Los mejores podcasts de Insight Myanmar (2024)

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Anāgārika Munindra 2:14:52

4d ago2:14:52

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Episode #288: Anagarika Munindra was born in 1915 in a village that later became part of Bangladesh. Raised in an ancient Buddhist clan, he grew up in a loving family and showed a profound interest in the Dharma from an early age. He left his village for Calcutta in 1936 and later joined the Mahabodhi Society. Munindra eventually moved to Burma in …

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Brewing Up Change 1:54:01

7d ago1:54:01

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Episode #287: “I actually find the process of rock climbing quite similar to activism, because during rock climbing, you always fall! You always get disappointed about why couldn't I just get to the top and get to the peak?! But every time we fall, we just keep going. Like what we do in activism.” Johnson Yeung, a prominent pro-democracy activist f…

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Breaking Burma 2:21:32

11d ago2:21:32

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Episode #286: “Some people during the so-called transition, people in Yangon, were like, 'The military is changing!' Like, no, they're not; they're changing the way they talk to you, to elites, but they're not changing on the ground. And if you spent as much time speaking to survivors of military violence, you'll notice that they torture and kill b…

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This Land Was Our Land 2:01:14

14d ago2:01:14

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Episode #285: “We can't live under the mercy of Rakhine or the Burmese. Would you give your personal guarantee that the atrocities that have been committed over the decades, and centuries, for that matter, will not happen again?” As a Rohingya, Sujauddin Karimuddin has, from a young age, witnessed the systemic and growing discrimination, violence, …

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Rising Above the Static 1:44:28

18d ago1:44:28

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Episode #284: Aye Chan Naing is a pioneering journalist and activist dedicated to independent media in Myanmar. He co-founded the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) in the years following the military's violent crackdown during the 1988 student-led uprising. He was drawn to activism after witnessing the brutality of the regime. After fleeing to the Th…

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Twelve Years in Burma 2:34:09

21d ago2:34:09

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Episode #283: Friedgard Lottermoser, who passed away in August 2024 at 82, lived an extraordinary life. Her story, comparable to Heinrich Harrer’s in “Seven Years in Tibet,” has never been fully told—until now. Born in Nazi Germany, she grew up in the difficult post-war, reconstruction years. In 1959, when she was 17, her stepfather moved the famil…

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The Revolution Will Be Steeped 58:00

25d ago58:00

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Episode #282: Brian Hioe has been a life-long activist. He participated in Occupy Wall Street, Japan’s anti-nuclear protests, and the Sunflower Movement, which protested Taiwan’s growing economic ties with China. His experience during these movements culminated in founding New Bloom Magazine, which aimed to provide a bilingual platform focused on T…

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Running Up That Hill 1:52:50

28d ago1:52:50

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Episode #281: Born into conflict, Lartar grew up as the daughter of a Karen National Union (KNU) commander in the remote jungles of Myanmar. From the tender age of three, her life was almost a never-ending flight from the Burmese military's grasp. At seven, she was sent to a school in KNU-held territory, taught by part-time soldier-teachers who rot…

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Mindfulness from the Ashes 1:26:52

1M ago1:26:52

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Episode #280: Matthew Schojan started abusing drugs at the tender age of 11, in response to some very challenging family dysfunction. One could then scarcely expect that he would later develop into a serious meditation and yoga practitioner one day. In an interview recorded before the pandemic and the military coup, Matthew goes into detail about h…

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Cracking the Code 2:14:45

1M ago2:14:45

2:14:45

Episode #279: “Having internet or having information is life and death in those areas If you have internet you can at least know if the airplanes are coming, if the battles are becoming intensive in the areas that you live. But without that you don't know anything! You cannot run away from air strike, you cannot run away if the airplane is over you…

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Silent No More 1:02:52

1M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Episode #278: The 4th International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS) took place in August 2024, hosted by Chiang Mai University's RCSD. The event gathered scholars, activists, and experts to discuss Myanmar's political, social, and economic challenges, including conflicts, peace processes, human rights, and the 2021 coup's effects. With …

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No Money, Mo’ Problems 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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Episode #277: Sean Turnell, an author, economic advisor, and former political prisoner, graced a podcast for the third time to share his insights on Myanmar's deteriorating financial situation. The military's relentless pursuit of hard currency has resulted in rampant resource exploitation, serving either the generals' personal wealth or the purcha…

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America Decides: How the US Election Could Reshape Burma Policy 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

The stakes for Myanmar are very high in the upcoming US election. Given the two candidates’ different perspectives on international involvement, the transition to a new US administration will directly affect the way the country helps shape global responses to authoritarianism and human rights abuses. This is particularly true in Myanmar. The panel …

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The Longyi Revolution and Beyond 1:44:03

2M ago1:44:03

1:44:03

Episode #275: Nyein Chan May's story is one of unyielding resilience and fierce commitment to justice in the face of overwhelming adversity. Born and raised in Myanmar, she grew up in a society steeped in patriarchal norms and military oppression. But Nyein Chan May refused to be confined by these outdated ideologies. She left Myanmar just before t…

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Breaking Ranks 2:20:49

2M ago2:20:49

2:20:49

Episode #274: Kyaw San Han, a former police captain turned dissident, offers a stark narrative of courage amid systemic oppression. Fleeing Myanmar with his family, he now lives in Japan, where he continues to advocate for democracy and resistance against the military junta. His journey began in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, a natural disaster t…

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Caught in the Crossfire 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

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Episode #273: The 4th International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS), hosted by Chiang Mai University in August 2024, brought together over 800 scholars, activists, and experts to discuss Myanmar's political, social, and economic challenges, including the impact of the 2021 coup. Insight Myanmar Podcast was given exclusive access to cove…

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Hello from the Other Side 1:56:19

2M ago1:56:19

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Episode #272: “I didn't want to be in a world where we have to keep watching people struggling for freedom and then getting suppressed and getting their dreams crushed. [In Burma,] it was mostly women and girls who were participating in the protests, even more than men! I prayed at that time… I'm not religious, but I just wished and prayed for some…

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Monkey in the Middle 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

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Episode #271: During the anti-military protests of 1988, the man known as Monkey was just an observer. A friend asked him, “Are you a man? If you are a man, why do you just sit and look?” However, over the next 9 years, Monkey had the misfortunate of becoming more personally acquainted with the terror of the Tatmadaw, which regularly brought death …

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Revolutionizing Relief 2:20:00

2M ago2:20:00

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Episode #270: Adelina Kamal, who makes her second appearance on the podcast, guides listeners through an enlightening journey into the complex and often fraught world of humanitarian aid and crisis management. With nearly three decades of experience within the ASEAN system, Adelina brings to the table a wealth of knowledge about the political and o…

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Why Did Ashin Sarana Disrobe? 2:01:52

2M ago2:01:52

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Episode #269: Jansen Stovicek reflects on the emotional and practical challenges surrounding his decision to disrobe after 16 years as a monk. Initially, the idea of disrobing felt unimaginable, as his identity had been deeply intertwined with monastic life and strictly following the 90 billion-plus rules of the Vinaya. But after disrobing, Jansen …

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The Art of War 1:41:26

3M ago1:41:26

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Episode #268: In a discussion emblematic of the complexities inherent in international diplomacy, Scot Marciel, former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar, elucidates the multifaceted challenges of addressing the crisis there. Marcel’s thinking, informed by his extensive diplomatic service, highlights a pervasive hesitancy among international actors to enga…

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Bonus Content: An Interview with The Bangkok Podcast 36:51

3M ago36:51

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We were honored to join our friends at The Bangkok Podcast to discuss the origins of our platform and how we've navigated the challenges of hosting discussions in the post-coup environment. We are sharing an interview that occurred on their feed earlier in the year.Por Insight Myanmar Podcast

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Navigating a Mine Field 1:46:42

3M ago1:46:42

1:46:42

Episode #267: Yèshua Moser-Puangsuwan discusses the profound impact of landmines in Myanmar with an equal mix of empathy and depth. He vividly describes how retreating soldiers have planted landmines indiscriminately in both military and civilian areas, leading to devastating consequences. His meticulous investigations reveal the Myanmar military'…

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Namaste to Nowhere 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Episode #266: We are joined by Kimi Colney and Makepeace Sitlhou, journalists covering the humanitarian crisis and ethnic conflicts along the Indo-Myanmar border in India’s northeastern states. They discuss the complex dynamics of this region, characterized by its diversity in ethnicity, language, and religion, and its physical and psychological is…

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Reading the Tea Leaves 1:53:28

3M ago1:53:28

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Episode #265: Marc Batac's story is one of profound political transformation, reflecting the broader struggles of Southeast Asia. Born in the eastern regions of the Philippines, Marc's early exposure to socioeconomic struggle, and the dysfunctionality of governance and political patronage in his homeland, shaped his worldview and set him on a cours…

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Anāgārika Munindra 2:14:52

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Brewing Up Change 1:54:01

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Breaking Burma 2:21:32

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This Land Was Our Land 2:01:14

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Rising Above the Static 1:44:28

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Twelve Years in Burma 2:34:09

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The Revolution Will Be Steeped 58:00

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Running Up That Hill 1:52:50

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Mindfulness from the Ashes 1:26:52

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Cracking the Code 2:14:45

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Silent No More 1:02:52

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No Money, Mo’ Problems 1:17:45

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America Decides: How the US Election Could Reshape Burma Policy 1:18:30

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The Longyi Revolution and Beyond 1:44:03

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Breaking Ranks 2:20:49

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Caught in the Crossfire 1:02:20

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Hello from the Other Side 1:56:19

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Monkey in the Middle 1:00:41

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Revolutionizing Relief 2:20:00

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Why Did Ashin Sarana Disrobe? 2:01:52

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The Art of War 1:41:26

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Bonus Content: An Interview with The Bangkok Podcast 36:51

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Navigating a Mine Field 1:46:42

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Namaste to Nowhere 1:08:18

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Reading the Tea Leaves 1:53:28

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