Dr. Ahmed Abid and Dr. Arnab Roy Chowdhury discuss their research that explains the origins of the marginalization of the Rohingya people. Their insight into the history of Myanmar also helps explain the social tensions that resulted in the coup and current rule by the military in Myanmar. You can connect with Dr. Ahmed Abid on Research Gate You can connect with Dr. Arnab Roy Chowdhury through the following links. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arnab-Chowdhury-3 https://hse-ru.academia.edu/ArnabRoyChowdhury https://www.hse.ru/en/org/persons/209454880

Breanna Randall shares her experience enjoying a sunset with a group of Rohingya, people in Sitwe, Rakine State, Myanmar. She also shares about the importance of expressing solidarity with people who are suffering even if we are powerless to intervene on their behalf.  You can follow Breanna Randall on Twitter https://twitter.com/randallbreanna You can read her full essay on her experience on Sitwe Beach here

Craig Greenfield returns to talk discuss whether we can bring God into any situation, or to any group of people. 

My guest for Episode 2 is Breanna Randall. Breanna has lived in Myanmar since 2015 (though she is currently unable to return to life in Myanmar since the military coup that took place in February 2021). Breanna uses examples from the Burmese language to illustrate the challenges created by international charitable giving and international development for local communities who are expected to receive aid with gratitude.  I hope this conversation challenges you to consider your personal experiences with giving and receiving and your understanding of the effects of charity on people and communities that often find themselves relegated to the role of the beneficiary or receiver. 

A conversation with Craig Greenfield discussing a recent tweet of his: "We tend to banish those who make us uncomfortable with their brokenness.   The poor hold up a mirror to our most uncomfortable truths, and so we push them to the ragged edges of our communities.  This is what it means to be "marginalized." - Tweet by Craig Greenfield.  You can find Craig's blog at https://www.craiggreenfield.com/ You can find Craig on Twitter @craigasauros

Intro to season 1 of Speaking Value: Exploring human value through language and communication.