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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.

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Vikas Tiwari, also known as Ranu Tiwari, runs the YouTube channel Bastar Talkies. He has helped over 200 Naxals surrender and return to mainstream society. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about how Naxalism began in Ch... more

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India’s financial markets are going through a complex global situation, shaped by changing geopolitics and shifts in domestic growth. To help us understand what lies ahead, the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash is joined by one of the most respected voi... more

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In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we take a deep dive into Women’s Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026.

Joining the conversation are Varghese K. George, resident editor at... more

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Kangana Ranaut is a BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi and an actress known for speaking her mind. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, she shares her journey in Bollywood and reflects on whether her bluntness has cost her opportu... more

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Recent Guests

Vikas Tiwari
Bastar Talkies founder, journalist, storyteller of Bastar
Bastar Talkies
Episode: EP-409 | Inside Bastar: The Journalist Who Made 200 Naxals Surrender | Vikas Tiwari
Tanmay Sakale
Bureau Chief in Chhattisgarh
Hindustan Times
Episode: EP-409 | Inside Bastar: The Journalist Who Made 200 Naxals Surrender | Vikas Tiwari
Nilesh Shah
Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management
Episode: EP-408 | Indian Economy, Energy Crisis, Stock Market, AI & Power Politics | Nilesh Shah
Varghese George
Resident editor of The Hindu and author
The Hindu
Episode: EP-407 | Delimitation, Women’s Quota Bill, North–South Divide & Census | Varghese K George & Swapnil
Swapnil Tripathi
Lead at Charkha Centre for Constitutional Law at Vidhi
Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
Episode: EP-407 | Delimitation, Women’s Quota Bill, North–South Divide & Census | Varghese K George & Swapnil
Kangana Ranaut
Award-winning actor and member of parliament
Independent/Member of Parliament
Episode: EP-406 | Kangana Ranaut on Women’s Reservation Bill, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & Bollywood
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor
Retired Air Marshal with decades of experience in air strategy and operations
Indian Air Force
Episode: EP-405 | How Iran Stunned U.S. Air Force in Modern Air Warfare | Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd)
Monika Halan
Personal finance writer, speaker and author; founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education; chairperson of SEBI's Advisory Committee for Investor Protection and Education Fund
Dhan Chakra Financial Education; SEBI Advisory Committee
Episode: EP-404 | Do Not Exit the Markets at All” Finance Writer Monika Halan’s Advice to Investors
MA Ganapathy
Former Chief of the National Security Guard (NSG)
National Security Guard
Episode: EP-403 | 'PRAHAAR': India’s First National Counter-Terror Policy Explained | Ex-NSG Chief MA Ganapathy

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Smita Prakash
Host of the ANI Podcast, known for facilitating engaging discussions on impactful societal and political topics with various experts and notable individuals.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • A Must-Listen Podcast

    Smita Prakash's ANI podcast is a fantastic listen. Her conversations are consistently informative and often surprisingly fun, like the memorable "Samosa Caucus" episode. I always come away with valuable insights. Highly recommended for anyone seeking engaging and enlightening discussions especially if it regarding geo politics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sundar.kms
    Indiaa year ago
  • Poor episode. Not knowing the difference between neutralizing and murder, rpg and grenade... Points to very poor meeting prep, if any at all. Made it feel like a shallow attempt at a very serious topic. Please sharpen your pencils before the paper is distributed.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    MP
    a year ago
  • Sensible responsible and beautiful

    Really love the way things are responded to and responsible journalism at its best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahi2409
    Indiaa year ago
  • Extraordinary

    Dear Smita, I keep waiting to hear you conversing with eminent guests exploring deep insights. For me, It’s 1 hour one way travelling and what could be best utilisation than listening you. Amazing stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Critic_Facebook
    Indiaa year ago
  • Biased & Coded Favoritism

    Smita Aunty is known for biased views, opinions & coded favoritism. She considers India & Kashmir differently. She’s left leaning who asks questions of the left but the fails to ask the right questions to the left wingers. Advocates & defends the left very often

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Review?? Here it is
    Canadaa year ago

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EP-407 | Delimitation, Women’s Quota Bill, North–South Divide & Census | Varghese K George & Swapnil
Q: What exactly went wrong for the BJP in pushing the bill despite not having the numbers?
The guests suggest that the BJP used the bill to push a broader political narrative and tested a delimitation-based strategy, but without securing the necessary two-thirds majority or a durable constitutional guarantee, the move exposed the fragility of the package and lack of consensus among opposition and coalition partners.
EP-408 | Indian Economy, Energy Crisis, Stock Market, AI & Power Politics | Nilesh Shah
Q: Explain to me what the Economic Advisory Council does, and what is your role, and how is it different from the others who are there in that council?
The council has full-time members and part-time members; Shah describes it as a sounding board for the Prime Minister with a policy-making focus rather than day-to-day crisis management, providing research inputs and policy inputs while aligning with the PMO's needs.
EP-403 | 'PRAHAAR': India’s First National Counter-Terror Policy Explained | Ex-NSG Chief MA Ganapathy
Q: What are some experiences you had in the NSG that illustrate its role and capabilities?
He notes that India has been largely free of large-scale terror attacks, with exceptions like an incident in the hinterland and urban threats, and stresses the NSG's elite status in handling urban terrorism and hijacking scenarios.
EP-403 | 'PRAHAAR': India’s First National Counter-Terror Policy Explained | Ex-NSG Chief MA Ganapathy
Q: For people who don't know what the NSG does, could you tell me briefly about why it was formed, what does it do, and what were the gaps you addressed?
Ganapathy explains the NSG as an urban counter-terrorism force focused on interventions and anti-hijacking duties, noting its advanced equipment and tactics. He emphasizes that the NSG operates as a contingency force for extreme urban terror threats and that reforms were driven by the need to enhance rapid-response capabilities and coordination, not by specifying operational details.
EP-405 | How Iran Stunned U.S. Air Force in Modern Air Warfare | Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd)
Q: What are the key takeaways for India given its own security environment?
Invest in satellites, cyber capabilities, and integrated air defense; develop indigenous systems, diversify suppliers, and build cross-service command and control to handle multi-domain threats.

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2. Tanmay Sakale
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5. Swapnil Tripathi
6. Kangana Ranaut
7. Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor
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