The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma
Amit VarmaThe 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 | 459 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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It is difficult to talk about economics and policy and philosophy in our languages -- but it is important, and the discourse needs it. Pranay Kotasthane, Saurabh Chandra and Khyati Pathak join Amit Varma in episode 455 of The Seen and the Unseen to d... more
Mahatma Gandhi's ideas shaped modern India, and were as fiercely contested in his time as they are today. Ramachandra Guha joins Amit Varma in episode 454 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Gandhi and his arguments. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO... more
Indian politics is deeply complicated, and existing frames don't do it justice. Srikrishna Ayyangar joins Amit Varma in episode 453 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the deep dives he has made in the field, including with innovative methods like ... more
The city and nature do not need to be at odds with each other; and dreamers can be doers. Harini Nagendra joins Amit Varma in episode 452 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss her work in ecology, urban sustainability, detective fiction and the art o... more
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- Tired of the liberarianism
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
Apple Podcasts4Totto1234!
United States10 months ago - WOW
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.
Apple Podcasts5navikusam
Indiaa year ago - Conversations I wish I could have, being had here
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!
Apple Podcasts5Hrishi SomaniIndiaa year ago - The best podcast for your brain
Such an amazing find :)
Apple Podcasts5AjithNeelakantan0501
Swedena year ago 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.
Podcast Addict52 years agoakfeeil
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Apple Podcasts | #184 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #206 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #63 | India/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | India/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | India/News |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Ukraine/News/Politics |
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Long-form conversations that explore complex ideas across politics, economics, science, and culture with a focus on how institutions, incentives, and history shape modern society. Episodes often mix rigorous analysis with personal narratives, drawing on data, case studies, and historical context to illuminate why policies and human behavior produce certain outcomes. Notable strengths include deep, sustained dialogues, a knack for connecting micro-level details to macro effects, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. This show tends to appeal to curious listeners who enjoy thoughtful, nuanced discussions and are comfortable with long, exploratory conversations that reward careful listening.
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Recent guests on The Seen and the Unseen include:
1. Pranay Kotasthane
2. Saurabh Chandra
3. Khyati Pathak
4. Ramachandra Guha
5. Srikrishna Ayyangar
6. Harini Nagendra
7. Manish Sabharwal
8. Raghu S Jaitley
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