1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl speaks with Emily Hart about her extensive reporting&amp;nbsp;- for a piece in Delayed Gratification magazine - &amp;nbsp;on the phenomenon of Colombian soldiers fighting in Ukraine.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; They discuss the complexities of recruitment, the motivations behind these young men joining foreign conflicts, and the harsh realities they face on the battlefield.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The conversation also touches on the economic factors driving these decisions, the impact on families left behind, and the ethical implications of such recruitment practices.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Emily shares poignant stories from her interviews, highlighting the human cost of war and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The episode concludes with reflections on the broader implications of these conflicts and the importance of human stories in journalism. &amp;nbsp; Tune in for this and the Colombia Briefing.&amp;nbsp; Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia https://colombiacalling.co/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39231915/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/5096dc/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39231915