Sri Lanka: Debt, Development, and Democracy? Tamil National Alliance MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam on Post-War Reconciliation and Political Enfranchisement
In the third installment of our miniseries "Sri Lanka: Debt, Development, and Democracy?", we speak with Tamil National Alliance MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam about the state of Sri Lanka's minority heav...
5 Sep 20211h 5min
What in the World?: The Last US Troops Leave Afghanistan, India Cuts Internet Access in Kashmir, and Merkel's Exit (09/02/21)
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan talk about the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and what the future may hold. They also discuss President Biden's meetings with Israeli PM Ben...
3 Sep 202127min
Sri Lanka: Debt, Development, and Democracy? Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on U.S.-China, Domestic Governance, and Political Turmoil
In the second installment of our miniseries "Sri Lanka: Debt, Development, and Democracy?", we interview former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe about political and foreign policy develo...
2 Sep 20211h 1min
Sri Lanka: Debt, Development, and Democracy? Journalist Uditha Jayasinghe on the State of Sri Lanka's Political and Economic Landscape
The Burn Bag Podcast is launching a limited miniseries entitled "Sri Lanka: Debt, Development, and Democracy?" The series will explore Sri Lanka's geopolitical position and developmental goals, in ord...
30 Aug 20211h 19min
Inside the Beltway: Congressional Oversight of the Intelligence Community with Ronald Marks
In this episode, A'ndre and Ryan talk to Ronald Marks about the Congress-Intelligence Community relationship. Ron, who is a 38-year veteran of the IC, served as CIA Senate Liaison and Intelligence Co...
23 Aug 20211h 7min
What in the World?: The Fall of Afghanistan and What the Future Holds (08/20/21)
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan are joined by Javed Ali to discuss the fall of the Afghan government. Javed talks about the deterioration of political, economic, and social rights, the threat ...
20 Aug 202133min
'Proof of Life': Vanishing into the Middle Eastern Underworld with Daniel Levin
In this episode, A'ndre and Ryan talk with Daniel Levin about his new book, Proof of Life: Twenty Days on the Hunt for Missing Person in the Middle East. Daniel recounts the thrilling, brutal, and rea...
16 Aug 202157min
What in the World?: The Taliban Sweep Across Afghanistan (08/14/21)
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan discuss the situation in Afghanistan, noting the Taliban's recent advances and the increasing concern regarding the security of U.S. personnel in country. They ...
14 Aug 202132min
