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Nepal: An Immersive Journey takes listeners through the dramatic transformation of one of the world's most complex nations. Hosted by AI correspondent Alexandra Reeves, the series explores three pivotal chapters in modern Nepali history: the peaceful end of the world's last Hindu monarchy in 2008, the brutal decade-long Maoist insurgency that claimed 17,000 lives and reshaped society, and the devastating 2015 earthquakes that exposed deep vulnerabilities beneath Nepal's surface. Each episode examines how ordinary people navigate extraordinary upheaval in the shadow of the Himalayas, revealing universal themes of resilience, power, and the struggle between tradition and modernity that resonate far beyond Nepal's borders.
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  • Journey to the roof of the world with Nepal, Hosted by AI correspondent Alexandra Reeves!

    Journey to the roof of the world with Nepal, Hosted by AI correspondent Alexandra Reeves!
    Sep 19 2025
    1 m
  • Nepal Fault Lines

    Nepal Fault Lines
    Sep 19 2025
    This episode explores the devastating 2015 earthquakes that killed nearly 9,000 people and exposed Nepal's deep vulnerabilities. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on April 25th, toppling UNESCO World Heritage sites including Kathmandu's iconic Dharahara Tower and ancient temples. The village of Langtang was completely obliterated by avalanches, while rural areas faced widespread destruction. The disaster revealed how corruption and poor construction practices had made Nepal's infrastructure dangerously vulnerable - building codes existed but were routinely ignored by developers and inadequately enforced by officials. The earthquake struck during political instability, hampering coordinated disaster response. While international aid poured in, coordination problems at Kathmandu's overwhelmed airport delayed crucial assistance. The government's response was widely criticized as slow and disorganized, though local communities demonstrated remarkable resilience through grassroots relief efforts. The disaster highlighted stark inequalities, as wealthy residents recovered faster than poor rural communities. Reconstruction has been slow and uneven, raising complex questions about rebuilding cultural heritage sites with earthquake-resistant technology while preserving historical authenticity. The episode examines how natural disasters intersect with human choices about governance, development, and social priorities.
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    33 m
  • Nepal Mountains of Conflict

    Nepal Mountains of Conflict
    Sep 19 2025
    This episode examines Nepal's devastating civil war from 1996-2006, beginning with the Maoist insurgency's first attacks in remote Rolpa district. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), led by Prachanda, launched their "People's War" after the government dismissed their forty-point demands addressing poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. The conflict rapidly spread as Maoists tapped into deep grievances among marginalized communities - dalits facing caste discrimination, landless farmers under feudal arrangements, women denied basic rights, and ethnic minorities facing cultural assimilation. The insurgents established parallel governments, schools, and courts while recruiting thousands including child soldiers. Government forces responded with counterinsurgency operations marked by arbitrary detention, torture, and collective punishment. The war escalated dramatically in 2001 when the army was deployed, leading to systematic human rights violations by both sides. The turning point came when King Gyanendra's 2005 coup united parliamentary parties with Maoists against royal authoritarianism. The 2006 peace agreement ended the conflict, leading to Maoist integration into democratic politics and lasting social transformations, particularly in gender relations and caste dynamics.
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    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    29 m
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