State of the Nation aims to provide Sri Lankan viewpoints that benefit the country rather than get bogged down in most liberal ideologies and agendas. This podcast aims to provide information mainly not discussed in mainstream media and to give a accurate viewpoint of what it's all about. Open, honest, and opinionated conversations for Sri Lanka by Sri Lankans with Sri Lanka in mind.
Sri Lanka's Path Forward | Episode 13
In this podcast, Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam speaks about what key lessons Sri Lanka can learn from successful entrepreneurial giants such as Apple, and how the country can prevent itself from falling behind.
6/10/2023 • 56 minutes, 12 seconds
The hidden story behind the 'Aragalaya' | Episode 12
In this podcast, Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam speaks to Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa to get a breakdown of his new book 'Nine : The Hidden Story' and who the puppet masters were that controlled the 'Aragalaya'.
Disclaimer: Kindly note that this podcast is in Sinhala
5/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Ethics & Education | Podcast 11
In this podcast, Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam speaks about the depreciation of patriotism in the Sri Lankan society, specially in the Colombo Liberal circles and the impact of the Sri Lanka's colonial past on its education system.
4/7/2023 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds
Journalism, Activism & Sri Lanka's Path Forward | Podcast 10
In this podcast, Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam speaks about the role played by journalists, how it has affected the state of affairs in Sri Lanka and why people of our country need to be sensitive to the events occurring around the world.
3/10/2023 • 58 minutes, 47 seconds
Neo-Classical Economics & Sri Lanka | Podcast 09
In this podcast, Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam speaks about the influence of Neo-classical economics on Sri Lanka and the predicament of following this flawed path.
2/23/2023 • 50 minutes, 46 seconds
The legacy of our independence | Podcast 08
In this podcast, Sri Lankan Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam discusses what Sri Lanka can look back, and learn about its 75 years of independence. What brought us to the current predicament? And is the current President's vision for the country suitable for Sri Lanka's growth.
2/10/2023 • 47 minutes, 5 seconds
Elections, GR's damage to the Nation, The Nationalistic Agenda & The Economy | Podcast 07
In this podcast, Sri Lankan Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam discusses the run up to the local government elections and how its impacting the economy. Alongside a detailed look at the damage former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa did, specifically to the nationalistic agenda.
1/27/2023 • 56 minutes, 12 seconds
The U.S, the IMF and the fake narrative | Podcast 06
In this podcast, Sri Lankan Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam discusses the influence of the western idealogy on Sri Lanka's growth narrative. They will be joined by Former Human Rights Commisioner Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa.
1/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 18 seconds
IMF Prescriptions/Local Government Elections | Podcast 05
In this podcast, Sri Lankan Talk Show host Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam discusses current trajectory of the Sri Lankan economy and the plans in place to hold local government elections.
1/6/2023 • 57 minutes, 5 seconds
Looking Forward at 2023 | Podcast 04
In this podcast, Sri Lankan Talk Show hosts Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam discusses the key events of 2022 and what is in store for Sri Lanka in the year 2023.
12/30/2022 • 53 minutes, 21 seconds
IMF/ Twitter Files | Podcast 03
In this podcast, Sri Lankan Talk Show hosts Mahieash Johnney & Danidhu Vithanawasam discusses the current status of the IMF negotiations, the effect the global lending body has had on other countries, and the lessons Sri Lanka can learn from the revelations in the Twitter files.
