Join Lynne O’Donnell for 8AM’s podcast series, Insights.
Lynne talks with generals, diplomats, soldiers, journalists, politicians, activists, people who have front row seats for conflicts around the world, and citizens with a story to tell, happy or sad. For this first series, Afghanistan is the focus. Lynne and her guests talk about the collapse of the republic in August, 2021, and the impact since — for the people of Afghanistan, for the security of the region, for the safety of the world. It’s important, interesting and insightful.
Controlling the Narrative
Lynne O’Donnell talks with Mina Sharif, author, activist, women’s rights campaigner, educator and mentor. They discuss who controls the narrative and who speaks for Afghanistan’s people when the Taliban appear to have seized control not only of the country but of the...
Published 11/04/24
Media Meltdown
Lynne O’Donnell talks with Zahra Joya, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Rukhshana Media, the independent news organisation she established and now runs in exile. She talks about the Taliban’s strangulation of free speech and media in Afghanistan, the collusion of media owners, and...
Published 10/28/24