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Fireside is Kantipur Television's flagship talk show, airing every Monday at 9 PM. For over two decades, it has served as a trusted platform for in-depth discussions on Nepal’s most pressing socio-political issues.
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Fireside Legacy: Prachanda on Political Upheaval, Coalition Shifts, and Good Governance (opens the original)
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Note to listeners: This episode is part of the 'Fireside Legacy' archive series, recorded at Baluwatar on March 18, 2024 (Chaitra 5, 2080), when Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' served as Prime Minister. In March 2024, after completing one year in office, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' made a dramatic political shift by ending his alliance with the Nepali Congress and forming a new governing coalition with CPN-UML and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). In this candid Fireside inter
Om Prakash Aryal: From Street Activist to Home Minister & The Warning Against "Digital Fascism" (opens the original)
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Marking one year since the historic Gen Z Movement of Bhadra 2082 and amid the recent Rasuwa Bhote Koshi flash floods, former Home Minister and Senior Advocate Om Prakash Aryal joins Fireside with Rupesh Shrestha. Aryal reflects on his extraordinary 365-day cycle, from an anti-corruption campaigner on the streets to Home Minister facilitating a historic election, then back to his legal practice in the courtroom. In this deep-dive interview, Aryal discusses the implementation of the Karki Commiss
Manish Jha: The 'Internal Critic' and the Symbol of 'Black Sunglasses' (opens the original)
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Guest: Manish Jha, Member of Parliament, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Recording/Broadcast Period: August 2026 (Shrawan 2083) Episode Description: In the aftermath of the Falgun 2082 general elections, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) finds itself in an unprecedented position of power, commanding a near two-thirds majority. However, despite this massive mandate, the government faces significant "turbulence" in service delivery and economic stability. In this revealing episode of Fireside, RS
Rebellion within the Nepali Congress and a New Destination (opens the original)
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Guest: Pradip Poudel, General Secretary, Nepali Congress Recording Date: August 6, 2026 (Shrawan 22, 2083) Is the Nepali Congress truly united, or was the "Special General Convention" actually the seed of a party split?. Following a significant defeat in the Falgun 2082 (February/March 2026) general elections, the main opposition party is currently embroiled in internal conflict and dissatisfaction. While a new generation of leadership has emerged, older leaders accuse them of trying to "toss th
Rekha Thapa: The Superstar’s Political Rebellion (opens the original)
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In this episode of Fireside , we revisit a landmark 2022 conversation with Rekha Thapa . Even in the post-2082 election landscape, her critique of "leadership syndicates" remains strikingly relevant. Thapa discusses her transition from silver-screen stardom to active politics with the RPP , challenging the traditional view of women as secondary players in governance. Key Highlights: Beyond Quotas: Why women must be decisive "heroes" (Nayaks) instead of being confined to reservation "boxes". Soci
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