
Welcome to South Central, a podcast from The News Minute dedicated to bringing the south of India to the forefront. Each episode dives into the stories, challenges, and perspectives that shape the region and often go unheard in national conversations. South Central is led by TNM's Editor-in-Chief Dhanya Rajendran and co-hosted by TNM's Reporting Head, Pooja Prasanna. Together, they bring sharp ins... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the political developments in Tamil Nadu and the national implications of the fallout between DMK and Congress. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief, Shab... more
In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states.
They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahm... more
In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss delimitation and what states should now be discussing with the Union government. They are joined by former IAS officer Rangarajan Ramakrishnan.
In the second p... more
In this episode of South Central, Pooja Prasanna and Azeefa Fathima discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, focusing on the delimitation row, alliances, welfare politics, and what may ultimately decide the vote. They are joined by Frontli... more
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High quality, in-depth discussions around topics of interest from South India, make this an unmissable weekly routine. Kudos to the team!
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I was following this podcast and very thoughtful discussions happening and i like multiple opinions on each topic. But I disappointed in every episode none of Andhra and Telangana issues were given enough attention except in the headlines unless you ignore both the states from southern India.
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South Central concentrates on South India's political, social, and policy stories, with on-the-ground reporting and rigorous analysis from regional journalists and experts. Episodes frequently center on Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka politics, delimitation debates, electoral dynamics, media freedom, and governance. A standout trait is the panel-format discussion that blends newsroom reporting with invited guests—from academics and advocates to policy researchers—to unpack complex issues with nuance. Listeners can expect thoughtful, region-focused perspectives that connect local events to national conversations, plus a steady emphasis on youth, gender, and accountability in public life.
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Recent guests on South Central include:
1. Shabbir Ahmed
2. Azeefa Fathima
3. Laxmi Murthy
4. Rangarajan Ramakrishnan
5. PL Visweswar Rao
6. Kavitha Muralidharan
7. Anisha Sheth
8. Rachita Taneja
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