{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"594: \u201cKolumbiytsi\u201d: The thousands of Colombians holding the Ukrainian Front","description":"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; ","author_name":"Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia","author_url":"https:\/\/colombiacalling.co\/","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39231915"}