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Recent Guests

Karin Zackari
Contributor to the book
Gothenburg University
Episode: The Long Reach of the Strong Arm: Evolving Forms of Transnational Authoritarianism in Asia and Beyond
Samantha Iyer
Author of Agrarian Superpower, Food Development, and the Global Ascendancy of the United States
Fordham University
Episode: Samantha Iyer, "Agrarian Superpower: Food, Development, and the Global Ascendancy of the United States" (Columbia UP, 2026)
Lily Kelting
Author of Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods
Flame University, Pune, India
Episode: Lily Kelting, "Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods" (UNC Press, 2026)
Dominik Haas
Post-doctoral researcher and collaborator on the Mantrams Project
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Episode: Dominik A. Haas, "South Asia Before Religion: Reflections on an Anachronistic Concept" (Knowledge Commons Works, 2026)
Rahul Sonpimple
Founder of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association; Dalit movement organizer and writer
All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association
Episode: Caste as a Material Question with Rahul Sonpimple
Renisa Mawani
Author of Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire
University of British Columbia; Duke University Press (book author)
Episode: Renisa Mawani, "Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire" (Duke UP, 2018)
Luna Sabastian
Professor of History and author of Fascism in India, Race, Caste, and Hindutva
Northeastern University London
Episode: Luna Sabastian, "Fascism in India: Race, Caste, and Hindutva" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Suganya Anandakichenin
Co-editor of Pathika series
Heidelberg University / Pathika editors
Episode: Ute Hüsken and Suganya Anandakichenin eds., "Pathika: Studies of South Asian Texts and Traditions" (HAS, 2026)
Ute Hüsken
Co-editor of Pathika series
Heidelberg University / Pathika editors
Episode: Ute Hüsken and Suganya Anandakichenin eds., "Pathika: Studies of South Asian Texts and Traditions" (HAS, 2026)

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Lilly Goren
Host of The New Books Network show
Raj Balkaran
Host of the podcast episode
Miranda Melcher
Host of The New Books Network interview series
Ajanta Subramanian
Host of The Cast Pod

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Breadth and depth in an underrepresented (podcast-wise) region

    The podcasts certainly have the format and flare of an academic 1-on-1, but do a major service to those interested in South Asia. There are very few other podcast sources on South Asia that cover the range of topics or dive into them as well as this does.

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The show combines rigorous academic 1-on-1 interviews with in-depth exploration of South Asian topics, adding depth to scholarly discussions.
Guests are prominent, credible scholars offering nuanced insights into history, culture, and politics.
Content is accessible to educated listeners beyond academia, useful for sponsorship and guest outreach.
The breadth of topics—from books on nonprofit reform to plant humanities—demonstrates versatility and strong scholarly rigor.

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Ute Hüsken and Suganya Anandakichenin eds., "Pathika: Studies of South Asian Texts and Traditions" (HAS, 2026)
Q: What kinds of texts are you hoping to publish, and is there a preference for certain scripts or languages?
They indicate openness to any type of South Asian text, including inscriptions and translations across multiple scripts, with flexibility to publish translations alone or with critical editions, and a broader willingness to include Persian, Hindi, and other languages.
Ute Hüsken and Suganya Anandakichenin eds., "Pathika: Studies of South Asian Texts and Traditions" (HAS, 2026)
Q: So what from should this get out? Do you want to give us the backstory?
The editors explain the motivation for a text-centered series, aiming to publish high-quality, accessible South Asian texts that may include translations, inscriptions, and critical editions, and they emphasize open access and flexible peer review to accommodate varied scholarly needs.
Renisa Mawani, "Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire" (Duke UP, 2018)
Q: Could you start by telling us how you came to study the Komagata Maru's trans-oceanic journey and why this ship became such a focal point in your work?
Renisa Mawani explains that the project began by looking at the ship's journey from Hong Kong to Vancouver and back to Calcutta, revealing how oceans and ships act as juridical spaces that expose tensions between provincial and imperial laws and open up spaces for legal claims and solidarity.
Luna Sabastian, "Fascism in India: Race, Caste, and Hindutva" (Harvard UP, 2025)
Q: What inspired you to bring fascism into the study of Indian history?
The author explains a shift toward global intellectual history, arguing for Indian thinkers as universal contributors to political thought and moving beyond European templates to understand how Hindutva synthesizes nationalism and social revolution.
Lily Kelting, "Against Heritage: The Reinvention of Traditional Foods" (UNC Press, 2026)
Q: What are actionable takeaways for listeners who want to engage more ethically with heritage foods?
Listeners are encouraged to cite sources, recognize and value the labor behind dishes, consider the ecological and social impacts of food choices, and participate in or create spaces for dialogue and local workshops to advance collective solutions.

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This show centers scholarly interviews with authors and researchers who publish on South Asian studies, covering topics from nonprofit regulation in India to philosophy, plant humanities, publishing culture, caste and urbanism, archaeology, and music, ritual, and memory. Episodes emphasize rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry, accessibility for a broader audience, and how new scholarship engages with politics, history, and society in South Asia and the diaspora. A notable strength is the consistent pairing of a seasoned host with leading academics to unpack complex books and ideas, often connecting theory to contemporary policy, culture, and social change. The format often includes deep dives into archival work, translation, and cross-cultur... more

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