Stanly Johny speaks to us about Iran’s latest protests, the deepening economic crisis, and the political risks ahead.

Vrinda Grover speaks to us about the Supreme Court’s UAPA bail ruling and its implications for personal liberty and dissent.

Pradip Kalbar explains to us how the water supply systems in Indian cities work, how and why contamination issues arise, and the many gaps that need addressing to be able to meet the goal of providing clean drinking water to all.

Shilpa Arora speaks to us about what the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill changes, and whether 100% FDI will improve insurance outcomes for consumers.

S. Vanchi Nathan speaks to us about competing religious claims at Thiruparankundram and their legal and political implications for Tamil Nadu.

N Sudarshan speaks to us about what the Bengaluru Open draw means for India’s top players and the future of Indian tennis.

Kanchi Kohli speaks to us about the Supreme Court’s Aravalli ruling, the limits of ‘sustainable mining’, and what’s at stake for northern India’s ecology.

Ashok B. Lall and Tikender Singh Panwar speak to us about why urban housing has slipped out of reach for most Indians.

Hadas Thier speaks to us about why the U.S. Democratic Party is losing its traditional base and how a new generation of leaders is reshaping its future.

In this episode, we reflect on the defining moments of 2025 and the questions shaping 2026 across politics, geopolitics, economy, environment, health, and sport.

Suvrat Raju speaks to us about what the SHANTI Bill changes in India’s nuclear law, and why safety and liability are at the heart of the debate.

Dr. Monika Gupta speaks to us on whether the Paris Agreement has lived up to its promises ten years on, amid rising emissions and geopolitical strain.

Zico Dasgupta speaks to us about the forces weakening the rupee, and the RBI’s policy choices.

Delhi University professor and social commentator Apoorvanand discusses the rise in attacks on religious minorities around festivals in India

Asim Siddiqui and Sudhanva Deshpande speak to us about the uneasy line between propaganda and artistic excellence, and whether propaganda can transcend ideology to become great art.

Rajendran Narayanan speaks to us about how the VB-GRAMG law departs from MGNREGA, and what it means for rural livelihoods and federalism.

Henri Tiphagne speaks to us about the reasons behind the NHRC’s accreditation downgrade, what it means, and whether it can be reversed.

Arpita Mukherjee speaks to us about why India’s exports are booming despite higher U.S. tariffs, and the risks hidden behind the headline numbers.