WASHINGTON CENTRAL with Saurabh Shukla

Globally renowned emperor of music and sarod, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan of India, performed at the Kennedy Centre and did a special edition of the Washington Central Podcast on Music, Love, Life and Religion and global peace and why he wants to perform at the White HouseIn this special edition of the Washington Central Podcast with Saurabh Shukla, we sit down with the globally renowned emperor of music...

In this episode of Washington Central with Saurabh Shukla , world-renowned economist Professor Steve Hanke of Johns Hopkins University breaks down the complex forces shaping today’s global economy. From Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the U.S., India, and global trade, to savings, gold, and the future of the dollar , Prof. Hanke explains what’s really driving economic and geopolitical shifts....

In this episode of Washington Central, former Eighth Air Force Commander Lt Gen (Ret.) Mark Weatherington takes us inside the world of America’s long-range stealth bombers. From the B-2’s pivotal role in Operation Midnight Hammer to the future of airpower in an era of AI, space, and cyber warfare, he reveals how missions are planned, how pilots endure 37-hour flights, and the leadership lessons th...

In this episode, host Saurabh Shukla breaks down President Trump’s ‘tariff bomb’ on India, the impact on US-India relations, and the high-stakes trade talks over agriculture, GM crops, and Russian oil — plus what it means for this strategic partnership.

In this episode, Don Camp—President Obama’s former Senior Director for South Asia at the NSC, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, and U.S. Consul General in Chengdu—joins Washington Central to unpack U.S.-India ties, Trump’s foreign policy, China’s global ambitions, and how decisions are really made in Washington.

In this episode, host Saurabh Shukla speaks with Anat Bernstein-Reich—President of Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce, a distinguished business leader, geopolitical analyst, and a great friend to India—live from Tel Aviv. As Israel faces direct conflict with Iran, Anat shares ground-level perspective on the security crisis, Iran's regional proxy network, and the global economic ripple effects. An...

In this episode, host Saurabh Shukla breaks down the unconventional methods of U.S. President Donald Trump. From sidelining traditional institutions to using personal friendships, business ties, and informal backchannels, Trump’s foreign policy is anything but conventional. Drawing from firsthand reporting and White House coverage, Saurabh analyzes Trump’s approach to key leaders like Modi and Zel...

In this episode, host Saurabh Shukla is joined by former Delhi Police Commissioner and head of the anti-terror cell SN Shrivastava for a riveting conversation on how India’s elite counter-terror teams have dismantled Pakistan-backed terror networks. From intelligence operations to ISI-backed spy games, Shrivastava offers rare insights into the covert world of counter-terrorism, human intelligence,...

In this episode, NewsMobile Editor-in-Chief Saurabh Shukla discusses PM Modi's latest speech and breaks down what this new doctrine means for national security, deterrence strategy, and India's geopolitical standing. Plus, an update on India-Pakistan ceasefire. Listen to this deep-dive analysis on how India is creating a new diplomatic paradigm on the world stage. 🔔 Subscribe to Washingto...

In this compelling episode, global journalist and Washington Central host Saurabh Shukla delves into the India-Pakistan standoff, shedding light on China's covert role in fueling Pakistan’s terror network and the strategic dynamics of the Indo-Pacific. He also explores how US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are working together to combat global terrorism. Don’t m...

PODCAST HOST AND AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST AND WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT SAURABH SHUKLA IN HIS NEW PODCAST BRINGS YOU ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE CURRENT STANDOFF BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN IN THE WAKE OFF TERROR ATTACK IN PEHALGAM IN KASHMIR, HIS GUEST IS AMBASSADOR DILIP SINHA, THE DIPLOMAT WHO HEADED THE PAKISTAN DESK AT THE INDIAN FOREIGN OFFICE AND FORMER INDIAN ENVOY TO THE UN IN GENEVA.