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The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehra
India
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China
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United States
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The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.

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In this podcast, Kushal, Padmaja Joshi, and Tushar Gupta study the numbers of Bengal. Can the BJP ever win the Bengal assembly elections considering the demography of that state and the voting patterns of the average Bengali? Buy my book "Blasphemy: ... more

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar talk about the women's reservation bill and the tricky issue of delimitation. Buy my book "Blasphemy: Let me Speak": amzn.in/d/0bS2pOTc Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: politypolicy.substack.com/... more

In this monologue, Kushal shares some observations based on the reactions to the controversy in Nashik and Amravati, where predatory Islamists were preying on women, and the Lenskart drama, where woke HR policies were discriminating against Hindus. H... more

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Subhi Vishwakarma and Nikhil Mehra about the TCS BPO in Nashik where "several female employees at Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) Nashik office have accused their colleagues of sexual harassment and religious coer... more

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Recent Guests

Subhi Vishwakarma
Journalist and activist who detailed the FIRs and case narrative
Independent journalist
Episode: TCS Nashik Grooming Scandal
Sushant Sareen
South Asia analyst, ORF writer
Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Episode: Pakistan's Role In The Iran USA Mediation
Barkha Dutt
Journalist
Episode: Is Field Reporting Dying In Journalism?
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra
War strategist and analyst, guest on the episode
Guest on The Cārvāka Podcast
Episode: Lessons From The Iran War For India #iranwar
Vishal Singh
Real estate analyst focused on the Indian real estate industry
Episode: The Iran War's Impact on Indian Realty
Velina Tchakarova
Analyst/Commentator who wrote about the global system tipping point and Iran war dynamics
Episode: The West Asian War Continues To Wreck The Global Economy
Kushan Mitra
Guest with auto industry expertise
Episode: West Asian War's Impact on The Automotive Industry
Aditya Raj Kaul
Research Consultant, NDTV/Research Consultant for Dhurandhar films
Dhurandhar film project (Aditya Dhar)
Episode: Dhurandhar - The Research
Balaji Srinivasan
Guest; tech founder and investor discussed in-depth points
Episode: Are We In The Middle Of A Global Economic Collapse?

Host

Kushal Mehra
Host of The Cārvāka Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 944 ratings
  • Very Sensible

    One of the most balanced and sensible podcasts in the Indian podcasting space

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richmonduponthames
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent

    This podcast has given me, for the first time, a good insight into India’s pre and proto history, especially the Aryan debate. There is a lot of ‘noise’ on this subject in the world of podcasts, but here there only open - minded and scholarly discussions! Great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mad_Mohan
    Indiaa year ago
  • Pathetic

    Hate this podcast because the host is too uncertain of his own convictions. He is like a weathervane.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheToothDoctor
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 👌🏽👌🏽👍

    Very Informative and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunkenpine628318
    India2 years ago
  • Lots of love from Pakistan

    Love to know about our Past.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fightingsoul001
    Australia3 years ago

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- Some criticisms note perceived bias or hedging in controversial takes.
- General feedback highlights balanced, sensible discussions and scholarly guests.
- Listeners praise deep dives into historical and geopolitical topics.

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#200
India/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#38
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Talking Points

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Lessons From The Iran War For India #iranwar
Q: How important is geography in determining war strategy?
Geography is foundational; it sets the constraints and opportunities for both sides, influencing whether offensives are feasible and how long conflict can be sustained.
How Does One Get Vaibhav Suryavanshi Out? #ipl2026
Q: What are the potential weaknesses or challenges for Vaibhav at the professional level?
Possible weaknesses include how he handles fatigue in fielding, vulnerability to around-the-wicket or round-the-wicket plans, and the need for specialized development for red-ball as well as white-ball formats to sustain success.
How Does One Get Vaibhav Suryavanshi Out? #ipl2026
Q: What makes Vaibhav Suryavanshi stand out as a teenage batsman?
He is exceptionally unorthodox, creates his own space and time, and can hit premium pace with power and precision, a combination not typically seen in someone so young.
West Asian War's Impact on The Automotive Industry
Q: What nudges can the government do to promote EV adoption beyond tax cuts and SOPs?
Beyond incentives, the government should expand EV charging infrastructure, push land and permitting reforms to accelerate local manufacturing, foster battery and critical components domestic supply chains, and promote dedicated low-emission zones in cities to encourage commercial EV adoption.
West Asian War's Impact on The Automotive Industry
Q: Okay. So tell me now from an Indian perspective, where are we at as far as this entire industry is concerned? What are the state of affairs for the automotive industry?
From an Indian perspective, India has strong refining capacity and is a production base for fuels, but the big bottlenecks are batteries, cells, and the EV value chain; policy push like Cafe norms and BS7 emissions will accelerate electrification, while supply-side constraints and high crude prices complicate the transition.

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- The show features long-form conversations with a focus on politics, history, philosophy, economics, and public policy, often weaving in current events and global geopolitics. Episodes frequently pair the host with guests who provide historical context, analytical depth, and diverse viewpoints, making it a space for nuanced, data-informed discussions that challenge mainstream narratives. Noteworthy are its willingness to tackle provocative topics, draw on historical precedents, and connect global issues to South Asia and beyond. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous reasoning, contrasting perspectives, and guests with scholarly or policy backgrounds. The format tends to be lecture-like at times but remains accessible through structured deba... more

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2. Sushant Sareen
3. Barkha Dutt
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