Nepal: Covering a disaster in your own country
Summary
Host Asma Khalid interviews Nepali-American journalist Anup Kuflik, who returned to Nepal to cover the catastrophic glacial floods. They discuss the disparity between international media’s focus on foreign victims and local needs for accountability and relief. Kuflik highlights Nepal’s vulnerability to climate change and political instability, while expressing optimism about local journalism’s role in informing the public.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor messages
Overview of the catastrophic glacial flood in Nepal
Interview with Anup Kuflik on local vs global coverage
The viral video of the border crossing destruction
Local focus on information and government accountability
Critique of international media focusing on foreigners
The attention economy and humanitarian aid amounts
Nepal's role in climate injustice and sponsors
Climate change awareness gaps in Nepali media
Geopolitical vulnerability and past political blockades
Impact on tourism and recent political protests
Journalistic optimism and local reporting efforts
Listener question on currency and outro
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