WHAT DOES LIFE LOOK LIKE UNDER THE TALIBAN?

When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the world watched in shock - What has life really been like since? In this episode, we talk to Kanika Gupta, a senior journalist reporting on Afganistan, India, Srilanka, Lebanon, amongst others, about Taliban beyond the headlines: the silence, the fear, and the fading idea of freedom. From restricted voices to vanishing media, we explore what truth looks like in a country where speaking up can cost you everything. She shares firsthand insights into the stories that never make it out, the challenges of reporting under Taliban rule, and what freedom means when every word is monitored. 🎧 Tune in for a raw, unfiltered conversation about truth, access, and the cost of staying silent. 00:00 – Introduction: Taliban in India 2025 02:15 – Afghanistan’s Fall: How the Government Collapsed Overnight 06:30 – The T ...