MODERN CONTEXT with Yasmin Aliya Khan

Yasmin Aliya Khan
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Context is lacking, and frankly, it’s a problem. Modern Context is a podcast that delves into the stories behind the headlines–the important people involved, but also the everyday people being affected; the socio-political landscapes influencing them, but also the geo-political landscapes; the ideas being pushed, and the thoughts and feelings those ideas invoke. In each episode, we’ll explore one topic in as much detail as I think a single podcast episode can handle, uncovering the nuance hidden between the cold, hard facts, all in my attempt to put this world into context. I’ll do the hard part for you, but you’re encouraged to continue the journey beyond what I give you. Take what you learn here and keep going. Keep reading. Keep listening. Keep searching. I’m just getting you started.

  1. 2024/04/13

    Will Ireland Ever Reunite? Part Two

    We continue our story of the history of Ireland, exploring the Easter Rising, the Irish Free State, the Troubles, and finally, independence. But the story doesn't end with independence... is reunification possible by the end of the decade?

    37 分鐘

  2. 2024/03/18

    Will Ireland Ever Reunite? Part One

    Ireland is a place that's full of lore, culture, and history, and many Americans can trace their roots back to the island. However, the island is also known for enduring centuries of political turmoil, most (or all?) of which came from their neighbors, the English. After suffering through colonization efforts, cultural erasure, exploitation, and even (debatably, but not really) an attempted genocide, the Irish lost a portion of their island to the United Kingdom. Now, Northern Ireland has, for the first time, shown signs of possibly wanting to leave the UK and reunite with the Republic of Ireland.

    24 分鐘

  3. 2024/03/02

    The Duniverse, Storytelling, and The Meaning of Life

    I've been reading Dune lately, and while the capitalistic undertones of the story are hardly subtle, it got me thinking about the ways stories and mythologies inform culture and society. In this episode, we'll explore the meaning of life and the way fiction can help us unravel the mysteries of our own existence.

    24 分鐘

  4. 2024/02/16

    Valentine's Day, Lupercalia, and Spiritual Symbolism

    Many people believe the modern holiday of Valentine's Day originated in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. That may or may not be true, but as religion, governments, and other power systems evolved across Europe and the Middle East, we also saw the roots of a few other modern phenomena emerge.

    22 分鐘

  5. 2024/02/02

    Ecuador: A Paradise Lost to Cartel Violence

    Ecuador was once the most peaceful country in South America even though it was bordered by two of the world's largest cocaine producers. However, despite political and economic instability throughout the years, things took a violent turn in Ecuador once a Colombian ceasefire between the government and the cocaine-peddling guerrillas left a power vacuum in the region. Suddenly, warring cartels were fighting for control of valuable trade routes and ports in Ecuador, plunging the country into chaos. Will Ecuador's newly-elected, young, and inexperienced president be able to wrangle his country back from the hands of violent gang members?

    28 分鐘

  6. 2024/01/05

    A Look Back at Ten Episodes

    Happy New Year, everyone. To kick off 2024, I thought it'd be a good idea to look back at the first ten episodes of the Modern Context podcast and get some updates on the stories we covered. Before we can move forward, we have to understand where we came from. And so, onward into the future!

    26 分鐘

  7. 2023/12/22

    I Believe All Will Be Forgiven

    Welcome to the Christmas season, to the nights of Hanukkah, and the days of Yule. It's officially the Winter Solstice and with that comes a litany of winter-related celebrations. Regardless of what you choose to celebrate or how you celebrate, there's one thing that underlies each holiday -- belief. In this episode, we explore the incessant and unceasing influences our beliefs wield over our lives, and the ways in which we see the world and the people in it.

    26 分鐘

  8. 2023/12/08

    Henry Kissinger: The Man, The Legacy, The Reckoning

    Henry Kissinger is dead. A servant of these United States until his quiet, well-earned death, Kissinger leaves behind a legacy that is either reprehensible and unforgivable or respectable and ingenious -- depends on who you ask. In this episode, we'll look back on the illustrious and horrifying career of a man who's been credited with protecting democracy and ensuring American dominance around the world. Again, depends on who you ask.

    33 分鐘
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Context is lacking, and frankly, it’s a problem. Modern Context is a podcast that delves into the stories behind the headlines–the important people involved, but also the everyday people being affected; the socio-political landscapes influencing them, but also the geo-political landscapes; the ideas being pushed, and the thoughts and feelings those ideas invoke. In each episode, we’ll explore one topic in as much detail as I think a single podcast episode can handle, uncovering the nuance hidden between the cold, hard facts, all in my attempt to put this world into context. I’ll do the hard part for you, but you’re encouraged to continue the journey beyond what I give you. Take what you learn here and keep going. Keep reading. Keep listening. Keep searching. I’m just getting you started.

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