Rahul Verma joins G. Sampath to discuss the question ahead of the Delhi polls.

Kunal Shankar and Mayank Kumar join us to discuss their report, which reveals the state of Indian workers in Benghazi, Libya. They share their findings, explain how the fake recruitment agents operate, why Libya, among other places, and what can be done to avoid traps like that in the future.

In this episode, Stanly Johny joins us to talk about the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, how it came through, and what it means for Israel and Netanyahu.

In this episode, we are joined by Suhasini Haidar to discuss U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and what we expect from his administration.

In this episode, we are joined by Apar Gupta to discuss the nuances of the draft rules and some of the concerns they raise.

In this episode, Dr. V Ramasubramanian tells us about the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, why such a furore was caused, and how we can prevent or tackle it.

Our hosts G. Sampath and Zubeda Hamid discuss their top episodes from the year 2024 and analyse key developments in the topics covered over the year.

Dr Sangeeta Sharma explains how and why paracetamol is overused and what the long-term effects of this can be, why Indians need to be cautious about the medication they consume, and the urgent need for the rational use of drugs in the country

In this episode, Dr Jong Eun Lee explains what prompted President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law, its impact on the country’s politics, and what will happen next.

Dr. Manoranjan Sharma speaks to us about the health of the rural economy in India, and how MSP is calculated in the country.

Dr. Pankaj Sekhsaria speaks to us about whether the strategic and developmental gains from the Great Nicobar mega-project outweighs its environmental costs and risks.

Iftikhar Gilani speaks to us about the factors behind the sudden overthrow of the Assad regime, and what the implications of this are for Russia and Iran, Assad’s biggest backers.

Dr Srinath Reddy decodes the link between air pollution and heart disease, explains which toxic particles have an effect on the body and who is most vulnerable, and details what the country and individuals can do to protect themselves.

In this episode, Ziya Us Salam discusses the Sambhal violence, tracing the series of events that led to the deaths, the civil court's directive for a survey of the Jama Masjid, and the constitutional grounds for raising legal questions over religious structures.

In this episode, Satyarupa Shekhar explains why the UN plastic treaty collapsed, whether there’s a chance of it happening anytime soon, and the link between climate change talks, the fossil fuel industry, and the plastics crisis.

Vinaya Deshpande in conversation with Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam on Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and the Opposition’s allegation of electoral malpractices.

In this episode, Vinaya Deshpande explains what changed within these five months and what we can expect moving forward in Maharashtra.

Dr Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy explains how the connection between the gut and the brain works, decodes recent research that shows a link between the gut and brain disorders such as Parkinson’s and details how diet plays an important part in maintaining good gut and brain health.

Nagraj Adve speaks to us about how we can understand the outcomes of COP29 with regard to carbon markets, and how we can assess the same in terms of progress on climate finance.

In this episode, Kallol Bhattacharjee joins us to discuss the extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh, focusing on the case of Sheikh Hasina.

Dr. Ahulan Kadirgamar speaks to us about the economic and other challenges facing the Dissanayake government in Sri Lanka, and whether he will use his majority to establish a new political culture.

Sriram Lakshman speaks to us about what Trump’s staff picks reveal about his administration and foreign policy, and what this electoral outcome means for the country.

Saurabh Bhattacharjee explains how and why migration from India to the Gulf countries continues, the continuing system of exploitation, why India has failed to enact strong legislation to protect migrant workers and the need to overhaul the Indian Emigration Act.

Dr. Monika Gupta speaks to us about the goals of the upcoming COP29, and what can be expected from the negotiators.

Prof Sonalde Desai explains the whys and hows of delimitation, what will happen to the number of Parliamentary seats in the country in 2026 if it is implemented, and what could be done to ensure a fair outcome for all States in India.