Insight Myanmar

About Insight Myanmar

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 listeners a comprehensive, on-the-ground perspective of the nation's quest for democracy and freedom. And yet, Insight Myanmar is not just a platform for political discourse; it's a sanctuary for spiritual exploration. Our discussions intertwine the struggles for democracy with the deep-rooted meditation traditions of Myanmar, offering a holistic understanding of the nation. We delve into the rich spiritual heritage of the country, tracing the origins of global meditation and mindfulness movements to their roots in Burmese culture. Each episode is a journey through the vibrant landscape of Myanmar's quest for freedom, resilience, and spiritual riches. Join us on this enlightening journey as we amplify the voices that matter most in Myanmar's transformative era.

Publisher

Insight Myanmar Podcast

Category

history · news · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jan 2020

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 of 640 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   No Retreat Is an Island

   Host Tempel Smith shares his journey integrating social engagement and meditation, revealing how Burmese Buddhist culture fosters a liberated mind through practice and community.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Reasonable Doubt

   Senior expert Jason Eligh interviews host about Myanmar's misunderstood methamphetamine economy, revealing how hidden production and flawed data obscure the global implications of this complex issue.

3. 

   9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   An Unexploded Past

   Aki Ra shares his harrowing experiences clearing landmines in Cambodia, offering crucial insights for Myanmar's ongoing unexploded ordnance crisis in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

No Retreat Is an Island

Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It can really make the practice expansive and the mind pliable and can do so much. And yet, on the other hand, having the complete faith without the critical mindedness, it's very dangerous in terms of what lose losing one's independent control being sucked into perhaps some kind of cult or something bad intentioned and so it's really difficult to know where to have this balance and so this question of where do you where do you continue to submit and to go on faith when things really aren't making sense and might even seem to be the opposite of sense might even seem to be doubtful and bringing up skepticism and concern but is this a legit reason for having concern or is this just a feature of the mind? […]

Who has been a guest on Insight Myanmar

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tempel Smith
• Jason Eligh
• Aki Ra
• Peter Eubank
• Sahale Eubank

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

56 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

76 ratings

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