The Cārvāka Podcast

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss the recent updates in the run-up to the upcoming Canadian federal elections. They talk about all the current affairs with a special focus on Paul Chiang and Anita Anand. Follow them: X: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman Link to the study: https://aristotlefoundation.org/study/too-much-of-a-good-thing-immigratio...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sachin Nandha about his book, "Hedgewar (Founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh): A Definitive Biography." Follow Sachin Nandha: X: @sachinnandha Instagram: @thesachinnandha Book: https://amzn.in/d/7In3uBJ #rss #hedgewar #colonialism #hindutva ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.c...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Shehad Poonawalla, the BJP's national spokesperson, about the upcoming WAQF Amendment Bill, which is scheduled to be tabled in the current session of the parliament. Follow Shehzad: Twitter: @Shehzad_Ind YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShehzadPoonawallaSpeaks #waqfamendmentbill #islamism #bjp #hindutva ----------------------------------------------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss the upcoming Canadian federal election. Mark Carney announced that the next federal elections will be held on April 28th, 2025. Mark Carney is going to fight from Napean as the Liberal Party disqualified Chandra Arya, the former MP for 10 years, on alleged foreign interference allegations. Follow them: X: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypa...

In this monologue, Kushal talks about the struggle human beings face when it comes to taking a stand. From stand comedians being arrested to historical figures being analysed, there is a constant cycle of selectivism. What should we do in this tug of war between principles and tribalism? #aurangazeb #kunalkamra #samayraina #ranveerallahbadia #freespeech --------------------------------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kamlesh Singh aka Tau as they talk about the importance of satire and discuss the road ahead for satirists/comedians in India in light of what has happened to Samay Raina and Kunal Kamra. Follow Kamlesh: X: @kamleshksingh #kunalkamra #samayraina #ranveerallahbadia #freespeech ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on:...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kunal Agarwal about the state of sports in India beyond cricket. An Indian Express report recently stated that "according to data compiled by sports law experts, since 2015, approximately 770 lawsuits related to sports and sporting bodies are at different stages in the courts and central tribunals across the country. Of these, 462 are in High Courts and 22 in th...

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit discuss the upcoming IPL 2025. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #rohitsharma #mumbaiindians ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Clyde about the recent back and forth between America and Canada, where different premiers in Canada from the Liberal party have been telling Canadians to boycott American products. "Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman’s CEO Lawson Whiting said on Wednesday that Canadian provinces taking American liquor off store shelves was “worse than a tariff” and a “disproporti...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the recent news where it was mentioned that "Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have signed agreements with SpaceX to distribute Starlink's satellite internet services in India. The deals involve selling Starlink's equipment through Jio and Airtel's retail networks, while Jio will also provide customer service, installation, and activation support...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harsh Madhusudhan Gupta about the current stock market crash globally and the impact it will have on the Indian markets in the long term. They also discuss the Trump tariffs and whether tariffs are fundamentally sound. Follow Harsh: X: @harshmadhusudan #stockmarketindia #economy #stockmarket ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tony Xavier about his book, "Bell the Cat: Your Friend, Philosopher & Guide for Cat Prep." Follow Tony: X: @tonyxavierims Book: https://amzn.in/d/392lClw Website: https://about.me/tony.xavier #CAT2025 #CAT2025Preparation #MBAEntrance #CATPreparation2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://so...

In this podcast, Kushal, Josh, and Daniel discuss the recent developments in the ongoing tariff wars between America and Canada. They also talk about the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and the potential problems Canada faces ahead because of his selection. They also discuss the allegedly rigged conservative nomination in Abbotsford. Follow them: Twitter: @TheElev8Podcast Webs...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tehseen Poonawalla about the future of the Indian National Congress. With back-to-back losses at the assembly elections post the Lok Sabha loss, what can the Congress do to make a dent in the Indian political landscape? Follow them: Twitter: @tehseenp #indiannationalcongress #rahulgandhi #ucc ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to...

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit discuss the recently concluded #championstrophy2025 final where India beat New Zealand to win the tournament as they remain undefeated. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #championstrophy2025 #kohli #rohitsharma #gautamgambhir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-9989181...

In this podcast, Kushal chats with Daniel Bordmand and Wyatt Claypool about the recently concluded provincial elections in Ontario, where Doug Ford (fat Trudeau) won his third straight election. They also talk about the ongoing tariff wars between America and Canada. Follow them: X: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman X: @wyatt_claypool #justintrudeau #kh...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Karan Bhasin about a recent paper authored by Surjit S Bhalla and Karan Bhasin where they analysed data from recently released household expenditure data for 2022-23 and 2023-24. Data from these surveys indicate a substantial decline in poverty levels in India. Follow Karan: X: @karanbhasin95 Paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5161296 #po...

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit look back at the Champions Trophy 2025 and discuss how Pakistan has performed and whether the hybrid model is a success. They also talk about the journey of Team India so far. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #championstrophy2025 #kohli #rohitsharma #gautamgambhir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: htt...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ahijit Iyer-Mitra about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the Oval Office, which ended in absolute chaos where Zelensky was seen arguing with Vice President J. D. Vance and President Trump having to interrupt the chat and Zelensky having to leave the Oval Office abruptly. Follow Abhijit: X: @Iyervval #Trump #Zelensky #trumpzelensky --------------...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ajeet Bharti about the attempt to normalise Aurangazeb by a section of the chaterring classes. They also discuss the attempt to censor YouTubers and the tragedy at the KIIT institute. Follow them: Twitter: @ajeetbharti Books: https://t.co/nDEZ5fe2dy Youtube: https://t.co/lRbofabckB #aurangazeb #hindutva #islamism #kiit -------------------------------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about how the Liberal Party keeps removing candidates from the Liberal Party primaries to clear the way for Mark Carney. With the disqualification of Chandra Arya and Ruby Dhalla, the question arises: Who is the actual racist? Follow them: X: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman #justintrudeau #khalistan #TrudeauMust...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sushant Sareen about the current state of affairs in Pakistan with a special focus on Balochistan. Pakistan MP Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman addressed the National Assembly, where he claimed that they have lost control over Balochistan, warning that if 5-7 districts retaliate, Pakistan could face another 1971-like breakup, with Balochistan potentially gaining independe...

In this podcast, Kushal and Amit Verma sit down and discuss the importance of freedom at a conceptual level. This podcast talks about why freedom matters and how striving for freedom is the essence of human existence. AMIT’S LINKS Twitter -- @amitvarma 1. Amit’s podcast, The Seen and the Unseen: https://seenunseen.in/ 2. Amit’s YouTube show, Everything is Everything: https://www.youtube.com/@amitv...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the recent bout of deportations from America, where the maximum number of citizens were from Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat. This podcast will focus on Punjab and its problems, where the maximum number of deportees are from. Follow Tushar: Twitter: @Tushar15_ #punjab #khalistan #economy #farmersprotest -------------------------------------------...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Angad Singh about India's potential acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from the United States of America. The Prime Minister of India has come back from his visit to America, where President Trump mentioned his interest in selling F-35s to India. Follow them: Twitter: @zone5aviation #f35india #indianairforce #fighterjets #steathfighters ---------------------------...