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The Larger Message Behind Antony Blinken's China Visit

All Things Policy - May 10, 2024 00:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China in the last week of April in what many feel is a landmark step towards some kind of normalisation of relations between the two superpowers. But, was it really? Blinken's trip is the latest high-level contact between the two nations that have tem...

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Dr. Inna Kanevsky - Pseudoscience, TikTok Psychology, & Culty Psychologists

Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation - May 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
Dr. Inna Kanevsky, psychologist, professor, and debunker of pseudoscience psychology TikToks, discusses the misinformation videos that got her started on the path of debunking, why mental health labels can be helpful but can also lead us to incorrectly self-diagnose and take on labels that do no...

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Technology and Elections in the Future: Part One

All Things Policy - May 09, 2024 04:12 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join Rohan Pai as he quizzes Satya Sahu on the way in which technology intersects with political parties' strategy within the broader context of elections in an information age. This is the first in a two part podcast series on Technology and Elections.

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Women and cancer care

All Things Policy - May 08, 2024 00:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Cancer is fast emerging as a matter of public health concern in India. Challenges are aplenty with limited access to affordable and quality healthcare and shortage of skilled healthcare professionals. Additionally, for breast cancer, it’s also the cultural barriers, misinformation and stigma ass...

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How does Tokyo view the Indo-Pacific?

All Things Policy - May 07, 2024 00:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharat Sharma speaks to Dr. Saya Kiba from the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, on how Japan views the Indo-Pacific, its regional objectives its interests, and the Quad's role in Japanese foreign policy. Dr. Kiba also comments on the trajectory of Ja...

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Unveiling the Intrigue: Chip-Based Hardware Backdoors Exposed

All Things Policy - May 06, 2024 04:17 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The ubiquitous semiconductor chips have acquired huge importance in today’s geopolitical environment. Join Arindam Goswami and Satya Sahu in this episode of All Things Policy as they uncover the intricate world of chip-based hardware backdoors, exploring their implications for cybersecurity, nat...

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Behind the Red Curtain: What are China’s Economic Policy Priorities?

All Things Policy - May 03, 2024 06:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The Politburo of the Communist Party of China met in late April to discuss the country’s economic situation. It also announced that the long-awaited third plenary session will be held in July. Third plenums historically have charted the course for economic policy. In this episode, Anushka Saxena...

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Work Fair and Free

All Things Policy - May 02, 2024 02:40 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
93 percent of India’s workforce is informally employed and migrant workers, who move seasonally from villages to cities, form an extremely vulnerable group in this category. What are some of the chief concerns of such workers and how could India's recent plans to introduce a living wage by 2025 ...

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Warren Kohl, Part 2 - The Pressures of Preaching in a Secretive Cult

Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation - May 01, 2024 23:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
Today is part two with Warren Kohl, former member and religious leader within the 2x2s (Meagan's secretive childhood group that technically has no name). Today we'll hear how Warren left behind his dreams of medical school to become a "worker" (a minister who stays in people's homes). He'll talk...

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So Long, SSF, and Hello, ISF

All Things Policy - April 30, 2024 00:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of All Things Policy, Takshashila Research Analyst Anushka Saxena is in conversation with independent research scholar Suyash Desai. The two discuss the recent reform announced in the Chinese military vis-a-vis disbanding of its Strategic Support Force (SSF), and the institution ...

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Is Bangladesh on a New Journey?

All Things Policy - April 29, 2024 00:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Born out of war more than 50 years ago, Bangladesh has hauled itself out of poverty to become one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. But the nation still faces many challenges—climate change threatens to overwhelm its low-lying lands, corruption is endemic, and many cri...

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The Evolving DigiYatra Story

All Things Policy - April 26, 2024 00:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
An allegedly unscrupulous one person company has been handling data and infrastructure for DigiYatra, the biometric boarding system used at airports. Anupam Manur and Bharath Reddy discuss the implications.

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Warren Kohl, Part 1 - Preparing to Preach in a Secretive Cult

Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation - April 25, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
Today's guest is Warren kohl, a fifth generation member and former “worker” (or minister) in the 2x2’s, the group that Meagan grew up in. Warren shares how devout he was to the group at a very young age, having your entire life controlled, and how utter heartbreak in high school led him to celib...

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How to think about public policy

All Things Policy - April 25, 2024 00:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join Ashwin Prasad, Shreya Ramakrishnan, and Tanay Ravichandran, three policy enthusiasts sharing their latest discoveries in the world of public policy! A new course on ⁠Unpacking Urban Governance⁠ on OpenTakshashila is now accepting applications. Click ⁠here⁠ for more information.

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Colourism Inside the Lines

All Things Policy - April 24, 2024 00:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Is it possible for AI to be racist? When Google's AI chatbot 'Gemini' launched a new text-to-image feature on February 1st, it received a barrage of accusations on social media for possessing an inherent reluctance towards generating images of light-skinned, Caucasian people. These accusations c...

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Ep. 172 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Anand Bhaskar

9XM SoundcastE - April 23, 2024 11:01 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This episode features the mastermind of a music composer, singer – Anand Bhaskar with Host Eva Bhatt. He is the music composer of some of the most loved songs in the OTT space, of iconic web series like Mirzapur, Masoom and recently released Showtime, starring Emraan Hashmi. Anand Bhaskar talk...

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Nestle Baby Food Controversy

All Things Policy - April 23, 2024 00:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of All Things Policy, Kripa Koshy and Saurabh Todi discuss the recent controversy around the high sugar content in Nestle baby food in certain countries. They discuss the need for informed regulation and better compliance in India. A new course on Unpacking Urban Governance on O...

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Trilateral Technology Dialogue between India, U.S. & South Korea

All Things Policy - April 22, 2024 00:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode, Ashwin Prasad quizzes Saurabh Todi on the recent Trilateral Technology Dialogue in Seoul. With a focus on strengthening supply chain resilience and fostering trade partnerships, Saurabh provides insights into the significance of this event. Join them as they unravel the discussi...

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GLÖD: Vilken behandling är bäst vid prostatacancer?

Cancerfondens podd – GLÖD - April 19, 2024 09:01 - 29 minutes
Vilken behandling är bäst vid svår prostatacancer? Strålning, operation eller både och? Svaret på det finns i den kliniska forskningen där patienter deltar och de olika behandlingarna jämförs. Cancerforskaren och urologen Olof Akre går till jobbet varje dag för att ta reda på vilken av metoderna...

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Safeguarding the Integrity of India's Public Examinations

All Things Policy - April 19, 2024 00:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The Parliament recently passed legislation called the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at curbing cheating and upholding the integrity of public examinations. How does the new law safeguard the public recruitment system against malpractices, such as paper leaks, ...

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The Complex Contours of the Iran-Israel Conflict

All Things Policy - April 18, 2024 00:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Two weeks after a suspected Israeli attack on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Syria, Tehran launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel last Saturday. What does this mean for an already explosive situation in West Asia? Will the exchange of fire between the two countries lead to a la...

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Nadine Macaluso - Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds

Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 224 ratings
Psychologist, trauma bond expert, and author of Run Like Hell: A Therapist's Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds, Nadine Macaluso share about her relationship with ex-husband Jordan Belfort (aka The Wolf of Wall Street) and how it led her to become a therapist with a fo...

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Is Nepal Balancing or Tilting towards China?

All Things Policy - April 17, 2024 00:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In early April, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha travelled to China for his first foreign visit since taking office. While no major deals or breakthroughs were reported, this signalled a new proximity between the two countries. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to author and...

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Exploring the Hidden Power and Need for Wastewater Recycling in Urban Landscape

All Things Policy - April 16, 2024 00:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Join Dr Nithyanandam, a Professor from Takshashila Institution and Mr Varun Sridharan, Co-founder and CEO of Greenvironment Innovation & Marketing India (P) Ltd, in a captivating podcast episode where they delve into the critical need for wastewater management in the Indian context. Amid the wat...

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Willingness to make a Will

All Things Policy - April 15, 2024 00:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode, 'Willingness to make a Will,' Sowmya Prabhakar is in conversation with Niranjan Vemulkar & Nikhil Varghese to navigate through the why, what, how, and when of having a will in place. We draw insights from the Succession Act, data on unclaimed assets such as Demat accounts & the ...

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China: Critical Player in Critical Minerals Supply Chains

All Things Policy - April 12, 2024 00:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena of Takshashila quizzes Neha Mishra, Executive Officer at CII and a fellow with the pioneer cohort of Takshashila's Network for Advanced Study of China (NASC) Fellowship, on China's dominance in critical minerals supply chains. Neha discusses t...

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Why China’s Economy May Never Grow at 6 Percent Again?

All Things Policy - April 11, 2024 00:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of All Things Policy hosted by Amit Kumar, Dr Michael Pettis, Professor of Finance at Peking University and Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP), answers several critical questions about China's economy. Dr. Pettis weighs on what China's domestic con...

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Analysing India’s Foreign Policy

All Things Policy - April 10, 2024 12:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode of All Things Policy, Professor C Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, and Wini Fred Gurung, Communications Manager at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the complexities of India's foreign policy, ex...

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Human-Animal conflict & their co-existence

All Things Policy - April 09, 2024 06:43 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
human-animal conflict, wildlife conservation, India, Malathi Renati, Humane Society International, Vinod Krishnan, Shubhra Sotie, government, markets, society, wildlife experts, conservation efforts, environmental protection, biodiversity, conservation challenges, conservation successes, wildlife...

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Analysing India’s municipal finances

All Things Policy - April 08, 2024 11:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
What services do urban local bodies in India provide? Where do they get their revenues from? To what extent are these bodies self-reliant? What factors contribute to their financial vulnerability? In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi give an overview of the state...