South Central
The News MinuteWelcome 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 | 71 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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This week South Central looks at Kerala’s elections and the transgender amendment law. Hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by MG Radhakrishnan, Sreejan Balakrishnan, and TNM’s Haritha John to unpack why the UDF may have a slight edge... more
In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026, which has triggered protests across the country. They are joined by advocate Arvind Narrain of the Alternative Law Foru... more
In the first segment of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the LPG crisis and what that could mean for India going forward. They are joined by energy journalist and policy expert Shreya Jai, and climate journ... more
In the first segment of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna speak to senior gynaecologist Dr Thankam Subramonian, who recently approached the Karnataka HC to altruistically donate a kidney after being denied permissio... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Grpleo
India5 months ago Great perspectives
Podcast Addict57 months agoatul14- Andhra and Telangana also southern states
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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Apple Podcasts | #23 | India/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #111 | India/News |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Politics |
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What is South Central about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content focuses on the unique narratives and challenges faced by Southern India, often overlooked in mainstream discussions. Episodes tackle a wide range of significant topics including political dynamics, social justice, gender issues, and media critiques, all through a local lens. Featuring insightful conversations with experts, activists, and journalists, the discussions provide a platform for nuanced conversations about the region's pressing concerns and foster a deeper understanding of its complexities. Notably, the emphasis on bringing lesser-known issues to the forefront makes this content particularly unique and relevant for those interested in regional matters and socio-political dynamics of Southern India.
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How many episodes of South Central are there?
South Central launched a year ago and published 71 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on South Central include:
1. Arvind Narrain
2. Rumi Harish
3. Shreya Jai
4. Aruna Chandrasekhar
5. Dr. Thangam Subramaniam
6. Aditya Ramanathan
7. Nirmal Abraham
8. Adhira S Magesh
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