T Sundararaman speaks to us about how the recent measures of the IRDAI will pan out in real life, and whether the senior citizens will be able to afford the insurance package designed by private insurers.

In this episode, Prashant Bhushan discusses the implications for the Aam Aadmi Party's 'anti-political' appeal and how it can explain this AAP-Congress alliance to its supporters.

Dr Poornima Prabhakaran joins us to talk about how heatwaves are setting in earlier, lasting longer and are more severe, and what consequences this could have on human health, food security and future extreme climate events.

In this episode, Professor T. Sundararaman joins us to talk about challenges stemming from the delayed 2021 census, broader issues concerning data availability, and how we can resolve the data crisis.

Dr Arun Gupta explains how Nestlé, embroiled in a controversy over sugar in baby food, manages to get away with unhealthy products in India, what the laws surrounding sugar, salt and fat in foods are, and why advertisement regulations need tightening.

Rakesh Rao speaks to us about the 2024 Candidates tournament, and the recent success of the 17 year old Indian chess prodigy.

In this episode, Randheer Singh gives us an overview of India’s EV policy, the agenda behind Musk’s visit to Delhi, and whether the Indian market is ready for Tesla’s entry.

Alok Hisarwala explains the amendment brought into the Wildlife Protection Act with regard to captive elephants, how this could potentially revive trafficking and the need to move away from using elephants for cultural purposes in India

Stanly Johny joins us to provide a deeper analysis of Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel, delving into its strategic implications. He also tells us how this could escalate and where this leaves the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Nirupama Subramanian speaks to us about what the government’s anti-terror comments mean for the country’s foreign policy and standing in the world, and whether such actions will spark a wider conflict with Pakistan.

In this episode, Kaleeswaram Raj joins us to discuss whether the Centre's restrictions have unfairly treated Kerala and whether these restrictions conflict with the RBI's role as the nation's "public debt manager."

Amol Karhadkar speaks to us about the hostility towards Hardik Pandya in the ongoing IPL season, and the phenomenon of “fan wars.”

Shambhavi Naik speaks to us about the implications of genome sequencing, if and when it can translate into real-life public health solutions and the many ethical concerns around the sharing of this data.

Vipul Mudgal speaks to us about the issue of corruption in India, and whether selective targeting is reducing the campaign against corruption.

Satyarupa Shekhar speaks to us about the issues under discussion in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, and India’s positions on these issues.

K. Venkataramanan speaks to us in detail about how the small land of Katchatheevu became a contentious issue, and its significance for the fishing rights of Indian fishermen.

Ravi Srivastava speaks to us about the details of the India Employment Report 2024, and what it means for India’s demographic dividend.

Dinesh Abrol speaks to us about India’s recent FTA with four European nations, and why the country continues to enter such agreements despite it being more beneficial for other countries and blocs involved.

Syed Akbaruddin speaks to us about the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, and what the International Court of Justice order means for the country.

Dr V Mohan joins us to explain how injectable semaglutide works in the body, its role in weight loss, the regulations surrounding it in India and whether or not these drugs could potentially change the way diabetes and obesity are treated in the country.

Russia saw the deadliest mass shooting since the 2004 Beslan school siege. In this episode, MK Bhadrakumar tells us more about the recent ISIS attack on Moscow and discusses what might happen next.

Dr Sanjay Rajagopalan joins us to discuss a study he co-authored, on finding micro and nanoplastics in clogged blood vessels of the heart, its potential link to health complications and explains the need for policy changes to combat plastic pollution.

R. Vignesh speaks to us about what the electoral bonds numbers mean, and whether fears of ‘quid pro quo’ between donors and recipients are justified.

Ramnathan Kumar joins us to discuss airstrikes in the Afghan territory, their impact on Pakistan-Taliban relations, and what we can expect in the weeks and months ahead.

In this episode, MG Devasahayam joins us to discuss why India employs multi-phase polling, how it compares to other countries, and its pros and cons.