In this powerful new season premiere of Global Impact, host Michael Bociurkiw sits down with BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye just days after her undercover reporting mission in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake.
Episode Highlights:
Firsthand Account from Myanmar: Yogita shares her experience entering the country undercover, the heartbreaking lack of aid, and scenes of families digging through rubble with bare hands.
Healthcare Collapse: With most medical professionals having fled, injured survivors are treated outdoors in 40°C heat with minimal resources.
Under Military Rule: The junta refused to call a ceasefire, prioritizing conflict over humanitarian relief.
Global Crises Coverage: The conversation spans Yogita’s on-the-ground reports from Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, and India during COVID.
Women’s Rights Under Taliban Rule: A sobering update on the state of education, freedom, and mental health for women in Afghanistan.
Challenges of Modern Journalism: Yogita reflects on misinformation, shrinking media access, digital platforms, and the importance of mentorship in journalism.
Notable Quotes:
We saw families waiting day and night, just hoping someone would come look for their loved ones.
I hated my job as a software engineer so much, it pushed me to figure out what I really wanted to do—be a journalist.
Why Listen:
If you want to understand the untold stories behind the headlines—from frontline devastation to global geopolitics—this episode delivers raw insights and fearless reporting from one of the world’s most respected correspondents.
