In Episode 37 of Voice 64, Mathor unpacks South Sudan’s most dangerous pattern — the rise of armed leaders who rule through command but never surrender power. This episode explores how to end warlordism, demilitarize politics, and build a nation led by vision, civil servant leadership not violence.

In Episode 37: “How to Break the Cycle of Armed Leadership and Warlordism?”, Mathor Wan confronts one of South Sudan’s deepest wounds — the normalization of rule through the gun. From the liberation struggle to the post-independence years, every peace deal seems to recycle the same faces and the same promises. Generals become ministers. Commanders become governors. Power remains hostage to the gun instead of the constitution.

This episode asks hard questions: Why does every leader rise from a military background? Why do we still equate authority with the ability to command, not to serve? And what would it take to transition from warlord politics to a civic culture rooted in merit, law, and accountability?

Through gripping storytelling and civic reflection, Mathor Wan challenges listeners to imagine a South Sudan where leadership is earned through trust, not force — where soldiers defend the nation, but civilians define its destiny.

• Militarization of Politics: How the liberation legacy created a political class of commanders.

• The Myth of the Strongman: Why power rooted in fear undermines national unity.

• Warlord Economics: How control of guns translates into control of resources.

• Civilian Empowerment: Building a culture where authority flows from the people, not the barracks.

• Peace Through Accountability: Reforming institutions to prevent recycled violence and reward civic leadership.

🎙️ Listen now on Voice 64 — and ask yourself: Are we building a republic or recycling the rebellion? 💬 Join the conversation using #Voice64 and share your ideas on how South Sudan can transition from commanders to community and civil leadership. 🔔 Subscribe, share, and amplify voices calling for leadership through service — not survival through force.

In Episode 36 of Voice 64, Mathor asks a burning question: Who truly represents the people of South Sudan? From political elites to grassroots voices, this episode challenges the illusion of representation and explores what it means to speak for a nation silenced by power.

In Episode 36: “Who Truly Gets to Speak for the People of South Sudan?”, Mathor takes listeners on a reflective and confrontational journey through South Sudan’s crisis of representation. From Juba’s air-conditioned boardrooms to the dusty villages left without schools or clean water, the question echoes: Who are our real spokespeople? Is it the politicians signing deals abroad? The generals in uniform? The activists in exile? The women selling tea in the market who feed the nation but are never invited to the table?

Through stories, soundscapes, and sharp commentary, this episode examines how power hijacks people’s voices—and what it would take for South Sudanese citizens, at home and in the diaspora, to reclaim their agency. It’s not just about speaking; it’s about being heard.

• Representation vs. Misrepresentation: Who has the moral right and social legitimacy to speak for the nation?

• Silencing and Selective Amplification: How power structures elevate certain voices while muting others.

• Diaspora Dynamics: The role and limitations of South Sudanese voices abroad.

• Grassroots Leadership: Why the most authentic voices often come from communities, not conferences.

• Reclaiming Civic Agency: The path toward inclusive dialogue and people-driven governance.

🎧 Listen now on Voice 64 and join the conversation: Who speaks for you? 💬 Share your voice using #Voice64 and tell us — if the microphones of South Sudan were in your hands, what truth would you tell? 📢 Subscribe, follow, and amplify real voices that refuse to be silenced.

In Episode 38 of Voice 64, Mathor asks the uncomfortable question many fear to voice: Is South Sudan’s army truly national—or an ethnic militia wearing a national uniform? This episode exposes the roots of military fragmentation, loyalty politics, and what it will take to build a truly united defense force.

In Episode 38: “Is South Sudan’s army truly national—or an ethnic militia wearing a national uniform?”, Mathor Wan dissects the blurred lines between patriotism and partisanship within South Sudan’s armed forces. Born from liberation movements but fractured by political rivalries and ethnic loyalties, the army has too often become a reflection of the country’s divisions rather than its unity. Soldiers pledge allegiance not to the flag but to commanders. Recruitment, promotions, and deployments mirror tribal networks instead of national interest.

Through powerful narration and real-world parallels, this episode examines how a nation that once fought for independence now faces the challenge of building a professional army that protects all citizens—without fear or favor. Mathor Wan invites listeners to imagine what a truly national defense force could look like: one rooted in discipline, law, and service rather than bloodline or region.

• Ethnic Militarization: How factional recruitment erodes national cohesion.

• Politics of Loyalty: The dangers of commanders serving tribes instead of the constitution.

• Security Sector Reform: The urgent need to depoliticize and professionalize the army.

• Civil-Military Relations: Why a healthy democracy requires the army to serve the people, not rule them.

• Nation-Building Through Unity: How transforming the army can heal divisions across society.

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