WHAT DOES LIFE LOOK LIKE UNDER THE TALIBAN?

When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the world watched in shock - What has life really been like since? In this episode, we talk to Kanika Gupta, a senior journalist reporting on Afganistan, India, Srilanka, Lebanon, amongst others, about Taliban beyond the headlines: the silence, the fear, and the fading idea of freedom. From restricted voices to vanishing media, we explore what truth looks like in a country where speaking up can cost you everything. She shares firsthand insights into the stories that never make it out, the challenges of reporting under Taliban rule, and what freedom means when every word is monitored. 🎧 Tune in for a raw, unfiltered conversation about truth, access, and the cost of staying silent. 00:00 – Introduction: Taliban in India 2025 02:15 – Afghanistan’s Fall: How the Government Collapsed Overnight 06:30 – The Taliban Takeover: Inside the Shift of Power and Fear 10:45 – Life After 2021: What Freedom Means in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan 15:20 – Reporting Under Pressure: Comparing Journalists in Afghanistan and India 20:05 – Voices in Silence: The Reality for Afghan Women Today 24:40 – Beyond Borders: The Struggles of South Asian Journalists 29:15 – Lebanon’s Economic Crisis: Another Story the World Forgot 33:50 – Why Global Media Moves On So Quickly 37:25 – Finding Hope: Journalism, Freedom, and What Comes Next 41:00 – Closing Thoughts: Can Truth Survive Borders and Regimes? ⚠️ Disclaimer Message This conversation is intended for informational purposes only. It reflects personal experiences, insights, and perspectives shared by the speakers. The views expressed do not represent any organization or government. We encourage open, respectful dialogue — no hate speech, trolling, or discriminatory comments will be tolerated. #BeyondBordersPodcast #Afghanistan #Taliban #AfghanistanCrisis #PressFreedom #JournalismMatters #HumanRights #GlobalVoices #SouthAsia #FreePress #TruthMatters #Storytelling #FreedomOfSpeech #WomenAndMedia #ConflictReporting #WorldNews #PodcastInterview #AakritiDhawan #AfghanistanToday #NoHateJustDialogue

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