The Cārvāka Podcast

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the fiscal reality of Indian states. They use a tool developed by Tushar himself to analyse various parameters and conduct a comparative analysis of Indian states. Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy.c...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kushan Mitra and Tushar Gupta about E20 again. The controversy has erupted again. What is the truth about E20? What practical solutions can the government adopt? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Twitter: @kushanmitra Articles: https://theprint.in/author/kushan-mitra/ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #e20 #e20petrol #electriccars #hybridcars #ethanolblendin...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Darshan Maharaja about the recent news reports where the FBI, in a joint operation called Operation Hard Ball in Canada, Europe, India and Mexico by arresting 24 subjects and charging 37 individuals connected to three India-based Khalistani transnational organized crime groups, with charges including racketeering, extortion, narcotics trafficking, and multiple t...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about Track 2 diplomacy. What is its purpose? Who does it help? What has Track 2 diplomacy achieved in terms of tangible, measurable achievements in the India-Pakistan back-channel talks? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow Them: Abhijit: @Iyervval #operationsindoor #pakistan #track2diplomacy #islamism #rss...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ramprasad about the a gigantic Indian problem i.e civic sense. Can we teach civic sense? If yes, what is the best method? This podcast is in light of the horrific road accident in Saharanpur (UP) on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Follow them: X: @ramprasad_c Website: ramprasad.org #caraccident #civisense #expresswayaccident --------------------------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the problem of click farming. Is clickbait content creation making us smarter? Is it adding value overall to the information ladnscape? Or is it making us all stupid and agitated? Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #clickbait #fakenews #politics #socialmedia ------------------------------------------------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhivardhan about the future of AI in India. Is India investing enough in its own homegrown LLM? Does India need an LLM? Considering the actions of America vis a vis AI recently how do we solve this problem? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Buy my book "Blasphemy:...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the USA and Iran war their so-called MOU that has lead to an imaginary ceasefire. What is happening in this confusion? Who is more confused? Is it the Americans? Have Iran won by standing their ground and annoying the Americans? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harris Sultan about the Rape Gang Inquiry Report published by independent MP Rupert Lowe. What are the key conclusions of this report? Is the methodology accurate? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow Harris: X: @TheHarrisSultan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta talk about the sudden exodus of MPs from both TMC and Uddhav Sena. What is the future of these regional parties? Why is this sudden exodus from regional parties happening? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypoli...

In this monologue, Kushal shares his views about how freedom of expression is misunderstodd in India and uses the Pranit More controversy where Sejal Pawar and Humanshu Jangra made comments that offended people and led to Himanshu being fired from his job and Sejal being sent on a 15 day leave by KEM. Now an FIR has been filed against them. What should be the consequence of free speech? Is the FIR...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Caryma Sa'd, a journalist, lawyer and professional satirist about her on ground coverage over the last few years in Canada where she covers protests in Toronto. Are Canadian protests authentic? If they are how come these movements always remains static? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit and Nikhil about the Ben Stokes night club brawl controversy. Should he retire from cricket over this incident? They also talk about all the other cricket series from Bangladesh vs Australia, India A tri series, and the India vs Afghanistan test match. Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak":...

In this podcast, Kushal Mehra speaks with archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia about the Pashupati Seal. Was it proto-Shiva? Or was it proto Elamite as is claimed by "historian" Audrey Truschke. Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @ahluwaliadisha Articles: https://theprint.in/author/disha-ahluw...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Punjabi journalist Ravinder Singh Robin about the state of affairs in Punjab. This podcast is a 101 on Punjab. Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @rsrobin1 Website: https://t.co/urdh8N3VEs #punjab #akalidal #bjp #aap #khalistan -----------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the "earth shaking" protest organised by the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party where a grand total of 300 people turned up. Will Indian Gen Z recover from this loss? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypoli...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Shruti Rajagopalan about the steps one needs to take when they have to analyse a policy. In India policy analysis happens in silos. How does one mainstream policy analysis in the mainstream culture and how do we simplify it so that the average citizen can also be a policy analyst? Register for my Toronto book Launch here: https://t.co/3NXHWc50Ud Buy my book "Bla...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Mohandas Pai about the current economic crisis we are heading towards or as some would say we are already in. How do we cushion the blows? What internal reforms do we need to take short term to deal with this crisis? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @TVMohandasPai #iranwar #westasia #straitofhormuz ---------------...

In this podcast, Kushal and Aabhas Maldahiyar discuss how does one look at Mughals from a historical perspective. Were the Mughals Indian? Or can we even guage historical figures via a modern lens? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow Aabhas: X: @Aabhas24 Book: https://amzn.in/d/8zRrmQT Kunal Kamra Video: https://youtu.be/PHtLaBBlNGc?si=E_bSX2hKuIHxA7Cd Kunal Ka...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Shivangi Deshwal about the Twisha Sharma case. The pocast explains the entire facts of the case as per the media reports and the possible societal reasons for these suicides and the legal solutions for them. Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @deshwalshivangi #NoidaWomanDeath #JusticeForTwisha #WeddingDeath #Harassm...

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar talk about the Cockroach Janta Party and its sudden rise on social media. The mainstream is smitten by their rise and the opposition parties are also lapping them up as the government of India has banned their X account. How much can they impact the actual electoral and social discourse? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow the...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harsh Madhusudhan Gupta about the current economic crisis we are heading towards or as some would say we are already in. How do we cushion the blows? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @harshmadhusudan #iranwar #westasia #straitofhormuz ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podca...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Nikhil Mehra about the recent verdict by the Madhya Pradesh high court on the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district. Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @TweetinderKaul #bhojshala #islamism #hindutva #history ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts...

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta discuss the Prime Minister of India's request urging Indians to reduce their gold purchases and avoid wasteful spending in the near future. Is this the right way to tackle the upcoming economic crisis? Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": https://amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ #iranwar #westasia...

In this monologue, Kushal responds to a recent article written by veteran journalist Shekhar Gupta titled "Muslim voters no longer matter to BJP. Only a new Hindu-led coalition can challenge Modi-Shah. These elections mark completion of BJP-secular party divide purely on Hindu-Muslim basis. BJP’s rivals are increasingly looking like Muslim parties though their leaders are all Hindus." Buy my book...