Van onze Correspondent... Mustafa Marghadi (Zuidoost-Azië en daarvoor Italië)
Summary
NOS correspondent Mustafa Margadi reflects on his decade of reporting in Italy and South-East Asia, discussing the cultural shock of experiencing white privilege in Indonesia compared to his life in the Netherlands. He shares memories of covering major events like the Genoa bridge collapse and the pandemic, while analyzing the region's complex political and economic challenges. The episode concludes with Margadi recommending the documentary "The Act of Killing" and expressing his excitement for his next chapter after returning to the Netherlands.
Topics discussed
Introduction and audio montage of Jakarta
Greeting and setting the scene in the Netherlands
Reflections on the chaos and scale of Jakarta
Preparing for the role and finding expertise
Discussing white privilege and cultural identity
Audio clip from the new capital Nusantara
Childhood memories in Lutje Winkel
Early career interests and path to journalism
Experience as correspondent in Italy
First impressions and impostor syndrome in Rome
Reporting on the Genoa bridge collapse
Living through the pandemic lockdown in Italy
Challenges of covering Southeast Asia
State of the region: economy, climate, and Myanmar
Culture tip: The Act of Killing documentary
Music recommendation: Indonesian artist Hindia
Unfinished stories and the Papua bombing
Returning home and caring for his father
Audience question: YouTube series in Italy
Audience question: Maintaining a relaxed attitude
Question from Boris: What will he miss most
Future plans and closing remarks
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