Michael Sullivan
NPR correspondent reporting from Southeast Asia; provides on-the-ground reporting about online scam networks and regional responses, credited in the episode as the reporter.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 5min
A crackdown on the online scam epicenter of the world
Michael Sullivan, an NPR correspondent reporting from Southeast Asia, walks through how Cambodia and Laos became global hubs for online scams. He covers U.S. indictments and sanctions, massive Bitcoin seizures and extradition efforts. He details crackdowns, humanitarian abuses at scam compounds, and how syndicates are shifting operations abroad.
Dec 17, 2025 • 6min
Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?
Michael Sullivan, an NPR reporter with extensive experience in Southeast Asia, shares his insights on Myanmar's upcoming election amid tumultuous civil strife. He discusses the military government's desperate measures to legitimize the election, including propaganda efforts and arrests of dissenters. Sullivan highlights international skepticism, citing Human Rights Watch and the UN's views on the election's fairness. Additionally, he reveals the conflicting opinions of rebels and civilians, who yearn for stability despite the perilous circumstances.
