In Focus by The Hindu

A podcast from The Hindu that delves deep into current developments with subject experts, and brings in context, history, perspective and analysis.

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1
What can we expect from the US-Iran nuclear tal...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about whether Iran is negotiating from a weaker position than it was earlier, and how real the American threats are regarding this deal.
38 min
2
What is Type 5 diabetes and why is it of concer...
Prof Nihal Thomas explains to us how and why a certain type of diabetes was recently classified, the burden of it in India, why it has received so little attention so far and what needs to be done to combat it.
24 min
3
What are the concerns with the Income Tax Bill...
Deepak Joshi speaks to us about the various provisions of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, and the concerns raised by critics surrounding the same.
40 min
4
What are the factors at play in content moderat...
Balancing user safety, freedom of speech, and economic interests is like walking a tightrope. Who gets to decide? 
45 min
5
Why are health insurance premiums so high in In...
Prof. Indranil Mukopadhyay explains how health insurance works in India, the lack of regulations governing this sector, whether or not a reduction in GST will benefit customers and what is needed to make healthcare more affordable for all.
44 min
6
Why is torture prevalent in Indian policing eve...
Prakash Singh, a former police chief, joins us to discuss the issue of police torture in India, following the release of a new report on the subject.
42 min
7
What does Generative AI mean for the working cl...
Jason Resnikoff joins us to offer insight into what generative AI means for the working classes, the value of their intellectual labour, and the future of the creator economy.
51 min
8
How can India counter Trump's tariffs?
46 min
9
How does Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act weaken t...
Anjali Bhardwaj joins us to provide more clarity on how Section 44(3) weakens the Right to Information Act, why the opposition wants it repealed, and what its impact might be if the section remains.
45 min
10
Understanding the concerns over EPIC-Aadhaar li...
Usha Ramanathan speaks to us about the confusions over linking the Electoral Photo Identity Cards with Aadhaar cards, and whether the concerns over this is valid or overblown.
54 min
11
Could environmental pollution be behind the ris...
Dr. Krithiga Shridhar speaks to us about how much we know about multiple factors leading to cancer, and whether some of these chemicals could be the reason for rise in cancers in India.
32 min
12
Kunal Kamra incident: Is vandalism as a respons...
Punit Paniya speaks to us about the controversy around recent remarks of stand-up comedian Kunak kamra, and how this is affecting the community of comedians in the country.
45 min
13
Unpacking the PTPA’s class action lawsuit again...
Ahmad Nassar speaks to us about the likely implications of the Professional Tennis Players Association lawsuit, and whether it will help bring about reform in the way the sport is organised.
48 min
14
Why does India not have a national emergency he...
Prof Rama Baru outlines the emergency health landscape in India, explains how the private-public partnership model for ambulance services works in India and underscores the urgent need for a national framework to regulate the sector.
23 min
15
What’s in the 30-day ceasefire proposal for Rus...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about the likely key sticking points that could come in the way of the ceasefire deal, and whether Russia will agree to this proposal in the coming days.
33 min
16
Can Europe adapt to the trans-Atlantic reset sp...
Senior EU Analyst Marta Mucznik joins us to discuss the trans-Atlantic policy, if Europe can still rely on the U.S. for security, or must it step up for self-reliance, and what security framework should Europe pursue.
43 min
17
What are the implications of Trump’s threat to ...
Neeraj Kaushal speaks to us about what the implications of reciprocal tariffs for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are, and whether India should get into a trade war or pre-emptively lower its tariffs on US goods.
41 min
18
How RBI can address rupee volatility
Smita Roy Trivedi joins us to talk about the impact of the rupee volatility on our economy and how is this different from the previous volatile periods.
43 min
19
Decoding the measles outbreak in the U.S. and i...
Dr Rajib Dasgupta explains what is behind the increasing number of measles cases in the United States, why vaccination rates have dropped, what the scenario in India is, and if vaccine hesitancy is becoming a public health challenge.
30 min
20
How can voters in different states end up with ...
MG Devasahayam joins us to explain the issue of identical EPIC numbers, whether they consist of duplicate or fake voters, and how robust our existing system is for registering new voters and removing names from electoral rolls.
31 min
21
Three years of a proxy war: Lessons from the Ru...
Stanly Johny speaks to us about what the current conjuncture means for Ukraine, and whether the USA and Russia can sit together and negotiate the end of this conflict.
33 min
22
WHO exit, USAID suspension: What the United Sta...
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya explains how the US's exit will impact the WHO, the effects this move could have on the future of world healthcare and the necessity for the global south to step up.
35 min
23
The Jannik Sinner case: Is tennis’s anti-doping...
N Sudarshan speaks to us about the recent controversy over Jannik Sinner testing positive for a banned steroid, and whether tennis’s anti-doping process has double standards.
35 min
24
Does AAP’s loss in Delhi signal the end of ‘alt...
KK Kailash speaks to us about the reasons behind the Aam Aadmi Party’s loss in the recent Delhi elections, and what this outcome means for the ‘alternative politics’ that the party had promised.
29 min
25
President’s Rule in Manipur: Can it resolve the...
Pradip Phanjoubam speaks to us about the implications of the resignation of the chief minister of Manipur, and whether President’s rule will bring back normalcy in the state.
29 min