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The Interview With Karan Thapar

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Recent Guests

Avik Saha
National President of the Jai Kisan Andolan
Episode: Piyush Goyal lied or was ignorant when he said GM items won’t enter India
Ashok Gulati
Distinguished professor at Icrier and known agricultural expert
Icrier
Episode: Piyush Goyal lied or was ignorant when he said GM items won’t enter India
Ramachandra Guha
A well-known historian, author, and political commentator
Episode: Ramachandra Guha on Why India is Becoming a Hindu Pakistan; He Calls It “Medieval Barbarism”
Pronab Sen
Former chief statistician and former country head of the International Growth Centre
Episode: PM wrong, this isn't an historic budget; it’s unremarkable and doesn’t tackle economy's problems
Sharda Ugra
Considered India's foremost sports journalist
Independent Journalist
Episode: BCCI’s Ego Responsible for Crisis Facing T20 World Cup; ICC is Damaged
Yashvardhan Sinha
India's former ambassador to Venezuela and former chief information commissioner.
Episode: Trump’s Venezuela Action Was “Brilliantly Executed; Venezuela Caught Flat-Footed”: Yashvardhan Sinha
Nikhil Dey
Founding member of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan
Episode: New Law Completely Demolishes Concept of a Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Mridula Mukherjee
Former Professor of History at Jawaharlal Nehru University and former Director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
Episode: Modi Was “Economical With the Truth” in His Vande Mataram Speech in the Lok Sabha: Mridula Mukherjee
Tavleen Singh
Well-known author and columnist
Indian Express
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Karan Thapar
Host of in-depth interviews characterized by incisive questioning and a commitment to uncovering critical insights in political discourse.

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#124
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#196
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Q: Do you believe he's prepared to pay the price?
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Q: Is he backing off military action?
Shashi Tharoor believes that Trump is backing off military action based on responses from Gulf allies and the situation in Iran.
Piyush Goyal lied or was ignorant when he said GM items won’t enter India
Q: Is the Indian position on GM products, in addition to being inconsistent, contradictory?
Yes, there are a lot of inconsistencies in our policies, especially concerning GM products and their derivatives.

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Engaging with key political figures and public intellectuals, discussions often revolve around pressing socio-political issues in India. Conversations highlight topics such as governance, economic policy, foreign relations, and social movements. The interviews are characterized by a commitment to rigorous questioning and providing a platform for diverse perspectives. This format not only illuminates complex issues but also challenges prevailing narratives, making it a unique resource for listeners seeking an informed view on current affairs in India.

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2. Ashok Gulati
3. Ramachandra Guha
4. Pronab Sen
5. Sharda Ugra
6. Yashvardhan Sinha
7. Nikhil Dey
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