Echo Of The Unheard: The Podcast

In this episode, I am delving into the complex and fragile state of Bosnia and Herzegovina almost 30 years after the Bosnian War. I am joined by Jasmin Mujanović, an American-Canadian political scientist and author who brings both personal experience and deep expertise on the Balkans. Jasmin fled the Bosnian war in 1992 and eventually made it to the US. He wrote two books and together we explore the ongoing political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegowina, the rising nationalist rhetoric, and the role of international actors. Jasmin shares his thoughts on the potential for conflict, grassroots movements, and the future of Bosnia. We also discuss the role of the diaspora and what meaningful change could look like in the region.

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Father Firas Lutfi, a Franciscan priest based in Damascus. We delve into the changing landscape of post-Assad Syria, a nation scarred by 14 years of war and now under the rule of a new and controversial leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. What does this mean for Syria’s shrinking Christian population? Father Lutfi offers powerful reflections on faith, fear, and the uncertain future facing Christians in this new era.

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Reid Maki, the Child Labor Advocacy Director at the Child Labor Coalition in Washington, DC. As child and teen labor violations in the US reach alarming levels, Reid draws on his decades of experience fighting against child labor. He offers valuable insights into recent legal changes, the current state of child labor in the US, and the ongoing efforts to address this crisis under the new administration.