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South Central

The News Minute
BJP
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Karnataka
India
The News Minute
Operation Sindoor
Indian Politics
Secularism
India-Pakistan Relations
Tamil Nadu Politics
Delimitation
Vijay Mallya
Telangana
Vijay
Andhra Pradesh
RSS
Karnataka Politics
Gig Economy
Allu Arjun

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

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In this week’s episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss raids and inspections across the country at restaurants and the prevalence of contaminated food even at top-end eateries. They are joined by food influen... more

In this week’s South Central, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth first discuss the problem of exotic animals across the world being taken into private custody. They are joined by independent journalists Siddharth Prabhakar and M Rajshekhar.

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In this week's South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth discuss the arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin and the Union government's social media crackdown following the CJP protests.

They are joined by activist Tara Krishnaswamy, lawyer Nikhil... more

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In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the aftermath of the Jantar Mantar protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party. They are joined by senior journalist and editor of The Wire, Seema Chisti, and Peek TV co-f... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Krishnaswamy
Guest, commentator on technology and policy
Independent journalist
Episode: Udhayanidhi’s arrest and Union government’s Meta crackdown | South Central 87
Nikhil Narendran
Guest, lawyer specializing in technology
Tri-Legal firm
Episode: Udhayanidhi’s arrest and Union government’s Meta crackdown | South Central 87
Seema Chisti
Editor at The Wire
The Wire
Episode: Protest to Crackdown: The Aftermath of Jantar Mantar | South Central 86
Vedanta Agarwal
Gen Z activist and content creator
Peek TV
Episode: Protest to Crackdown: The Aftermath of Jantar Mantar | South Central 86
Neerja Chowdhury
Senior journalist, author of How Prime Ministers Decide
Independent journalist
Episode: INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse | South Central 84
Arvind Gunasekar
Journalist based in Delhi who tracks Tamil Nadu politics
Independent journalist
Episode: INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse | South Central 84
Vidya Reddy
Founder/leader at Tulir - Child Rights and Safety Organization
Tulir
Episode: INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse | South Central 84
Sannuthi Suresh
Team member at Tulir, child protection advocate
Tulir
Episode: INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse | South Central 84
Murali Karnam
Professor of Human Rights and Director of Access to Justice Program
NALSAR University of Law
Episode: Raavan arrests and policing dissent in Andhra Pradesh | South Central 83

Hosts

Dhanya Rajendran
Host of South Central, opening speaker and co-host
Pooja Prasanna
Co-host, anchor of Let Me Explain; reporting head at The News Minute

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 307 ratings
  • Overall Review

    The South of India is a chronically neglected arena of politics by Delhi centred newsroom; despite its political dynamic politics and complexity. This podcast remedies this lacunae; with both active commentary on ongoing political currents and longer form interviews with experts. Pooja Prasanna and Dhanya Rajendran have a great camaraderie and are immensely interesting to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SonaliDhan
    United States2 months ago
  • Great work

    Great job. Keep going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ayshanoor7
    India3 months ago
  • Took me a while to figure out how to even rate and review on apple podcasts

    Been listening to your podcast for years now on this platform, but everytime I thought of leaving a review and giving them ratings, I was just not able to find the place to review. Dont know why apple put in so much friction in doing a basic thing like leaving a review, but here I am finally. Thank you for your efforts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baembs
    India3 months ago
  • Has liberal views, cares about what matters for the people

    Talk about peoples problems,very honest journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashjdbdbbdbd
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Focused Discussions on Important News from South India

    High quality, in-depth discussions around topics of interest from South India, make this an unmissable weekly routine. Kudos to the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grpleo
    India9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Smart, on-the-ground reporting paired with strong interviews
Well-paced discussions; strong regional perspectives
Covers governance and media accountability with nuance
Covers South Indian politics with deep regional insight
Very South India focused; some listeners desire broader coverage of neighboring states

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#207
India/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
India/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#29
India/News
Apple Podcasts
#195
Finland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#231
South Korea/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Raavan arrests and policing dissent in Andhra Pradesh | South Central 83
Q: What is the purpose of invoking UAPA in Raavan's case, and is it justified by the content of his speeches?
The guests argue that UAPA is misused to chill free speech, and that the connection between the speech and violence is not clearly established, suggesting that many arrests are acts of political punishment rather than necessary law enforcement.
INDIA bloc’s drift towards BJP and how India perceives child abuse | South Central 84
Q: What is driving the realignment of opposition parties toward the BJP?
Analysts point to a mix of strategic calculation, fear of agency actions, potential access to development funds, and the perception that aligning with the BJP offers better political survival prospects, even if it means compromising longstanding alliances.
Why the RSS does not want to register| Rise of Hindutva Pop| South Central
Q: What are the implications of not registering for public events and marches?
Non-registration creates plausible deniability and makes it difficult to monitor activities conducted in public life, including funding and political lobbying tied to RSS affiliates.
Why the RSS does not want to register| Rise of Hindutva Pop| South Central
Q: Why is there pressure on the RSS to register as an organization?
Because registration would allow public scrutiny and formal audits of funds and activities, which RSS has resisted by arguing it operates as a voluntary body and challenging governmental overreach.
Is it time to do away with NEET?
Q: Mr. Peri, this is not the first time that we are seeing a leak, right? Do you think it's time for NEET to go?
The panelists discuss that NEET has not fulfilled its stated goals, with concerns about transparency, coaching-center influence, and repeated leaks, suggesting that the system should be reconsidered or substantially reformed rather than simply continued.

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Central

What is South Central about and what kind of topics does it cover?

South Central focuses on southern India's political tides, policy debates, and regional perspectives often overlooked in national discourse. Episodes routinely feature on-the-ground reporting from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and beyond, with panel discussions that blend investigative insight, political analysis, and journalism from the region. Noteworthy elements include candid conversations about governance, media accountability, and the dynamics between regional parties and national actors, along with deep dives into topics like education policy, protests, and civil rights concerns. The show's strength lies in its place-based lens, guest diversity from regional reporters to policy experts, and a steady cadence of long-form analysi... more

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2. Nikhil Narendran
3. Seema Chisti
4. Vedanta Agarwal
5. Neerja Chowdhury
6. Arvind Gunasekar
7. Vidya Reddy
8. Sannuthi Suresh

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