
The Seen and the Unseen, hosted by Amit Varma, features longform conversations that aim to give deep insights into the subjects being discussed. Timeless and bingeworthy.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 449 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & CulturePolitics | |||

She's one of the best writers on science today, combining optimism about progress with a realist understanding of the messiness of our world. Saloni Dattani joins Amit Varma in episode 445 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss science, medicine, data... more
He is best known for writing The Family Man and Farzi, but his journey to being a storyteller was far from smooth. Suman Kumar joins Amit Varma in episode 444 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the highs and lows of his life, as well as the craft ... more
An Indian lawyer in 2000 could not have recognised the legal ecosystem of today. One firm took India marching forward into a new world. Akshay Jaitly joins Amit Varma in episode 443 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe the rise of the firm he found... more
We keep using the terms 'regulation' and 'deregulation' -- and now it's time for a primer. Shruti Rajagopalan joins Amit Varma in episode 442 of The Seen and the Unseen go discuss first principles AND get into the weeds. What is regulation? When do w... more
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I used to listen to this show quite regularly and enjoyed the long chats with thinkers, artists and writers. But I have gotten tired of libertarianism being injected into everything. May I point out that Amit’s enlightened childhood with access to arts, ideas, films etc via his father is the product of a “big government” that funded public arts. Surely the govt should get out of markets but a lot more Indians could use access to public libraries, public parks and publicly funded arts. It just se... more
wow, what do I say, where do I start? I am a fan of Gurucharan Das’ s writings. Enjoyed the podcast. Did it in just two phases.
Amazing, learning so much through these podcasts.
Amit. You’re beautiful. The honesty with which you’ve been pursuing this is really appreciated. I absolutely love the work you’re putting out into the world, and I’m so glad there’s a lot of people supporting this work and making it worth your while to pursue it full time! Beautiful show!
Such an amazing find :)
Undoubtedly one of the best podcasts out there. I wouldn't waste time comparing this to other podcasts, but what Amit does well in this podcast is to teach you how to be a good attentive speaker and the art of letting the other person open up. The guests are some of the most interesting personalities I've listened to. Started questioning my social life while listening to these as the quality of conversations I listen here is much better.
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Long-form conversations that explore big ideas at the intersection of economics, governance, culture, and society. The show features deep dives with policymakers, lawyers, academics, journalists, artists, and entrepreneurs, often unpacking complex topics like regulation, public policy, economic reform, and social change through data, history, and personal narratives. Episodes tend toward nuanced, long conversations that illuminate how incentives, institutions, and culture shape outcomes for individuals and societies, with a distinctive Indian context. A few standout traits include rigorous analytical framing, guest-driven storytelling, and a capacity to connect abstract theories to real-world implications. This mix makes it a strong fit for... more
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Recent guests on The Seen and the Unseen include:
1. Saloni Dattani
2. Suman Kumar
3. Akshay Jaitly
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5. Ram Guha
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