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The Wire's Editor Seema Chishti breaks down the big news each week, in India and around the world.

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n this episode of Seema Says, The Wire’s Editor Seema Chishti speaks to Managing Editor, Jahnavi Sen about why the Bengal elections are so concerning, whether India has given away its energy sovereignty, the Palantir CEO saying the quiet parts out lo... more

The Wire’s Editor, Seema Chishti talks to Minal Saeed, The Wire’s Multimedia Head on why voters in Hungary have shaken up the world, not just Orban. Simplifying SIR and why media monopolies like that of Jio or Warner Brothers-Paramount are not good f... more

The Wire’s Editor, Seema Chishti sits down with The Wire’s Multimedia Head, Minal Saeed Khan to answer questions about the illegal war on Iran, Pakistan’s mediation role and the war propaganda coming from Iran and the US. Also, they discuss the noose... more

The Wire’s Multimedia Head, Minal Saeed Khan asks The Wire’s Editor, Seema Chishti on the significance of the timing of PM Modi’s visit to Israel this week, why are the statements of JNU VC, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit casteist, why has Lutyen’s bust... more

The Multimedia Head of The Wire, Minal Saeed Khan quizzes Seema Chishti, Editor, The Wire on goings on this week, what the censoring of the scoop by Caravan magazine on an ex army chief memoirs tells us, what is the India-US deal. One man standing fo... more

In Seema Says, The Wire’s Multimedia Head, Minal Saeed Khan talks to Seema Chishti, The Wire’s Editor about key events these last few days that we need to note. The discussion ranges from debate over UGC’s new guidelines to the killings die to ICE ac... more

In Seema Says, The Wire’s Editor Seema Chishti answers questions from The Wire’s Multimedia Head Minal Saeed Khan’s questions about events over this past week. What is happening in Iran? How should one read the US Holocaust Museum Report where India ... more

In this episode, The Wire’s Editor Seema Chishti talks about the new Bills introduced in parliament just before its close, the context behind the 14-year sentence to former ISI chief Faiz Hameed in Pakistan, what it means for the rupee to hit low aft... more

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Seema Chishti
Editor of The Wire; host of the show; frequent political and policy analysis on current events.

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What Does Iran and US Propaganda Tell Us About the War, Censorship in India
Q: So, another question on war, which is a little different. Do the war propaganda efforts toward the West and Iran's messaging really reveal the truth about the conflict?
The host contends that propaganda never shows the whole truth but directs attention toward certain narratives, while acknowledging that both sides use media tactics—ranging from state-backed messaging to memes and cultural output—to shape perceptions and influence public opinion.

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The show provides brisk, analyst-style takes on current affairs, with a focus on Indian politics, governance, and policy, often tying domestic developments to regional and global contexts. Episodes explore topics ranging from parliamentary debates, governance reforms, and media narratives to diplomatic shifts and socio-political movements, all through a sharp, opinionated host-led lens. A notable strength is the host's habit of weaving historical references, cross-border perspectives, and cultural touchpoints into timely analysis, making complex issues more accessible for listeners who want a readiness-to-act understanding of political dynamics. The format often features a guest for additional viewpoints, and the show frequently closes with... more

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