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Insight Myanmar is a beacon for those seeking to understand the intricate dynamics of Myanmar. With a commitment to uncovering truth and fostering understanding, the podcast brings together activists, artists, leaders, monastics, and authors to share their first-hand experiences and insights. Each episode delves deep into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of the Burmese people, offering listene... more

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Episode #507: “It’s a process of learning and unlearning, and understanding that knowledge exists in many places and is everywhere, not just in the academy,” says Davina Quinlivan, an Anglo-Burmese writer and research fellow in English and Creative W... more

Episode #506: “I think the toll of doing dedicated work even as we grow older is so small compared to that of so many brave Myanmar activists. I can support the cause, but I can also choose not to confront myself with the full reality of what’s going... more

Episode #505: In February, Timor-Leste opened judicial proceedings against Myanmar’s military regime, marking the first time one ASEAN member has initiated legal action against another. Supporting the case, the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) s... more

Episode #504: Michael Sladnick, an American activist who has lived and worked near the Thai–Myanmar border since the 2021 military coup, joins the podcast a second time to argue that the most consequential story of Myanmar’s revolution is not elite p... more

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Recent Guests

Salai Za Uk Ling
Executive Director of the Chin Human Rights Organization
Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO)
Episode: Conflict Takes Root
Michael Sladnick
Guest, returning participant sharing on-the-ground experiences in Myanmar
Independent researcher / author
Episode: Holding the Line
Alicia Turner
Scholar of religion, Buddhism, and Southeast Asian studies
York University
Episode: In the Name of the Sāsana
Shakil Ahmed
Futurist, educator, storyteller; PhD candidate in Future Studies; founder of Ridiculous Futures
Self-employed / Ridiculous Futures
Episode: Dreaming Forward
Tumuzo Katiry
Research assistant at the Highland Institute; Earth Keepers Project contributor
Earth Keepers Project
Episode: Dreaming Forward
Emanuel Stoakes
Journalist and investigative reporter with OCCRP Pacific
Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)
Episode: The Train Wreck Ahead
Shelina Rose
Meditator, former acharya in the Goenka Vipassana framework, former area teacher for Scandinavia and Baltics
Goenka Vipassana organization
Episode: A Second Renunciation
Paul Vrieze
Researcher and journalist with long experience in Myanmar, affiliated with Gothenburg University and the Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Gothenburg University; Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Episode: The Fire Next Time
Ali Tanner
Meditation teacher and Buddhist philosophy student who has transitioned from Goenka tradition to study and teach early Buddhist texts
Independent researcher/teacher
Episode: Returning to the Source

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • Great show - some less informed guests

    I enjoy this show a lot! The guest quality varies quite a bit because of the sheer amount of episodes. I do find it a bit irresponsible to bring on people like Nathan Ruser, who is not a credible expert on anything. Full-time twitter trolls don’t offer a compelling perspective. I’d much rather hear about the Arakan Army’s crimes from someone better informed. Still, a great show that has taught me a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joseph LB
    United Statesa year ago
  • A deeply personal and detailed look at Myanmar

    Each show seems to bring new perspectives and deep dives into some of the most complex issues related to Burma/Myanmar. The show brings the host’s love and curiosity about the country front and center, without hiding the tragedy imbedded in Myanmars history and present.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    selling furniture anon
    United States2 years ago
  • Necessary and rare

    Always a deep conversation from a truly profound interviewer about a country, a people and a story that not enough of the world cares to think or know about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heartandbile
    United States2 years ago
  • Dharma for Profit

    One of the producer’s many enterprises designed to make money from Myanmar Buddhism…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    no%original
    Switzerland5 years ago
  • Wonderful Bhikkhu Bodhi interview

    What a thought-provoking interview with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi. No easy answers but i hope than in-country Burmese Buddhists both monks and lay-persons who have the opportunity to hear him or read a translation will benefit from his observations and carefully thought out responses. I also commend the host for keeping the questions based on Burmese citizens’ real need for answers and not simply an intellectual exercise. Thank you for bringing in the Rohingya persecution. I was encouraged to hear that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mike45321
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is valued for highlighting under-reported stories and voices from Myanmar, though a few reviews note uneven guest quality.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into Myanmar's political and social issues, including humanitarian and spiritual angles.
Positive reception often centers on thoughtful discussions that connect policy, history, and personal narratives.
Some episodes draw criticism for guest selection or perceived bias, but overall appreciation for nuanced conversations and context.
Guests vary in depth and expertise, with many episodes delivering insightful, grounded perspectives.

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Dreaming Forward
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to apply futurist thinking in daily life or local communities?
People can apply causal layer analysis to their own lives, consider personal narratives and beliefs, explore multiple future scenarios, and engage in experiential listening and dialogue to build resilient, adaptable plans.
Dreaming Forward
Q: How do you define futurism and why is it useful for understanding Southeast Asia today?
Futurism, or Future Studies, looks at how people think about the future, considers multiple possible futures, and emphasizes agency to influence outcomes rather than making fixed predictions.
A Second Renunciation
Q: Why did she decide to leave the Goenka organization?
She felt increasing dissonance between the organization's rigidity, leadership culture, and her evolving values and need for autonomy, ultimately choosing to leave to pursue greater authenticity and responsibility in her practice.
The Train Wreck Ahead
Q: What role did Aung San Suu Kyi play during the Rohingya crisis according to your observations?
Suu Kyi was criticized for silence and for defending the army in statements abroad, though the guest expresses empathy for the difficult balancing act she faced and argues that her limited control over the military constrained what she could do.
The Train Wreck Ahead
Q: What was it like reporting the Rohingya crisis while embedded in Myanmar's media landscape?
The guest describes intense access challenges, dangers of bias, and the ethical burden of documenting trauma, noting that information often came from one side of the story, which colored early reporting but later evolved through leaked documents and on-the-ground verification.

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A podcast focusing on Myanmar's political, social, and spiritual landscape, it regularly features activists, scholars, diplomats, authors, and practitioners who share first-hand experiences and contextual analysis. Episodes often thread together democratic struggles, humanitarian concerns, and the country's rich meditation and Buddhist heritage, offering on-the-ground perspectives alongside historical context. The show tends to balance rigorous reporting with thoughtful discussions on ethics, resilience, and faith, making it a compelling listen for policy pros, NGO staff, researchers, and mindfulness practitioners seeking a grounded understanding of Myanmar's transformative era. Notably, guests come from diverse sectors—diplomacy, journalis... more

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Recent guests on Insight Myanmar include:

1. Salai Za Uk Ling
2. Michael Sladnick
3. Alicia Turner
4. Shakil Ahmed
5. Tumuzo Katiry
6. Emanuel Stoakes
7. Shelina Rose
8. Paul Vrieze

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