Best How Indian Politics Work Podcasts (2025)

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: New Zealand is duller without Sir Bob Jones 2:32

1h ago2:32

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Very sad news this afternoon that Bob Jones has passed away. It's not altogether a surprise – he was getting on in age, and he had been feeling unwell and slowing down for at least a couple of years. But still, it is the passing of a great, colourful, larger than life character. I can’t remember when I first met Bob, but I've known him for close to…

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What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther Cubs know 51:32

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The Black Panthers shook America awake before the party was eviscerated by the US government. Their children paid a steep price, but also emerged with unassailable pride and burning lessons for today By Ed Pilkington. Read by Chiké Okonkwo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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ThePrintAM: WHAT IS THE US-UKRAINE MINERALS DEAL? 5:02

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By ThePrint

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Maritime Power in China's Grand Strategy 46:30

5h ago46:30

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In this episode, Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, engages in an insightful discussion with Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla (Retd) on the themes explored in his recent book, "Maritime Power and China’s Grand Strategy". Together, they examine China’s growing maritime ambitions—from its naval expansion and the “String of P…

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CutTheClutter: India’s security architecture, its evolution since 1962 War & how it differs from Pakistan’s 21:35

9h ago21:35

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has a new National Security Adviser (NSA). In Episode 1652 of #CutTheClutter @ShekharGupta contrasts this with India’s reconstitution of its National Security Advisory Board, involving balanced representation from the armed forces, police, and diplomacy; he also contextualises these developments within broader civil-military…

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ThePrintPod: Any cross-border strike by India faces a potential drawback. It may be seen as underwhelming 11:11

15h ago11:11

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The response of Kashmiris has been an outcome that is a true game-changer. The present government has an opportunity to claim ownership over this final and happy chapter.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Retd Bangladeshi major general calls for ‘occupation’ of India’s Northeast if it attacks Pakistan 5:31

16h ago5:31

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ALM Fazlur Rahman, who heads the seven-member commission probing the 2009 BDR mutiny, made the comment Tuesday on Facebook amid heightened India-Pakistan tension.By ThePrint

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of the UK council elections 3:14

21h ago3:14

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Voters across the UK are set to vote for a new lawmaker, councillors and mayors in the coming days in the local elections. This local election is predicted to favour the right-wing populist Reform UK party - led by Nigel Farage. UK correspondent Enda Brady says people are divided about Starmer's performance as Prime Minister - and Farage has manage…

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Euan MacDonald: New Voice of Ukraine editor on the US and Ukraine working out a minerals deal 5:49

21h ago5:49

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The US has signed a deal with Kyiv to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral reserves - after months of tense negotiations and an infamous meeting in the White House. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine's economic recovery from its war with Russia. New Voice of Ukraine editor …

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about unemployment numbers ahead of next week's data 3:15

21h ago3:15

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The next set of unemployment figures are due to be released next week - and speculation indicates they'll go up even higher. Unemployment was sitting at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, according to the data. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann speculates ahead of next week's release. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025 1:39:57

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 1 May 2025, the Health Minister has called striking doctors back to negotiating table. Doctors union boss Sarah Dalton speaks to Heather. ACT leader David Seymour wants to cut a significant number of Ministries to save more money but he won't say which ones he would cut. The ComC…

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The Huddle: Do we agree that some ministries need to be scrapped? 8:30

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Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and journalist Clare de Lore joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! David Seymour has made some suggestions about the ministries he would cut down or scrap altogether. What do we think? Do we agree with this idea? The Greens have unveiled a plan to create 40,000 …

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We have bigger concerns than prisoners not voting 2:00

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Now, I've done a bit of an exercise today. I started reading the news this morning, and I was really quickly struck by how many opinion pieces and comments of outrage there were over the Government removing the voting rights from prisoners. There was, just by my account, two full opinion pieces by academics, a newsletter that landed in my inbox, a …

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Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand Chief Sustainability Officer on the company's new strategy to meet net zero emissions by 2050 7:46

22h ago7:46

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Air New Zealand wants to tap into more sustainable aviation fuel - to meet net zero emissions by 2050. It's aiming to cut well-to-wake jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 20-to-25-percent in five years, compared to pre-Covid. Air New Zealand's Kiri Hannifin says this is the main way airlines can de-carbonise. She says sustainable fuel is costly, b…

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Dr Stuart Jones: respiratory physician on the new study showing vaping causes incurable lung disease 3:03

23h ago3:03

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New research has confirmed there is an unmistakeable link between vaping and irreversible lung disease. The study published by Johns Hopkins University tracked 250,000 people - and discovered that e-cigarette use is associated with increased new diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in New Zea…

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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party's plan to create thousands of 'green jobs' 4:19

23h ago4:19

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The Greens are revealing parts of their alternative budget - set to cost about $8 billion over four years. It's calling for a Ministry of Green Works, a Government agency supporting sustainable infrastructure - including regional forestry. The party estimates it would create 40,000 jobs. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick won't release more details - but sa…

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David Seymour: ACT Party leader proposes cutting minister numbers and abolishing some portfolios 3:08

23h ago3:08

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ACT's leader says now is a good time for the Government to think about its organisation. David Seymour wants a limit on Cabinet Minister numbers - with none outside Cabinet, and only one associate minister for finance. Seymour says there are currently ministers with seven different departments, and departments answering to 19 ministers. He says he …

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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director on the Health Minister urging union members to negotiate 3:40

24h ago3:40

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The senior doctor's union says a pay increase offered in negotiations with Health New Zealand doesn't seem to have changed. About 5,000 senior doctors have been striking today, after eight months of failed bargaining. Health Minister Simeon Brown is urging members to resume talks. Salaried Medical Specialists Association executive director, Sarah D…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Simeon Brown urging the striking doctors to come back to the negotiating table 5:52

1d ago5:52

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The Health Minister is making it clear he's not criticising doctors over pay - but their union. More than $5,000 senior doctors in the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union have been striking today. Simeon Brown's urging them back to the negotiating table, saying thousands of surgeries - such as hip operations and knee replacements - ha…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Erin Patterson's estranged husband taking the stand in mushroom poisoning trial 6:58

1d ago6:58

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The estranged husband of killer-accused, Erin Patterson, has taken the stand today - revealing a series of texts. Patterson's charged with murdering his parents and aunt with a beef wellington lunch laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the ex-husband, Simon Patterson, was invited to the lunch - but dec…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the Indian Panthers getting suspended for the rest of the NBL season 5:35

1d ago5:35

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The Indian Panthers are out of the NBL basketball competition for the foreseeable future. The NBL commission has suspended the overseas first-year entrant amid claims of payment issues and poor treatment of players. The club will be indefinitely suspended until certain conditions laid out by the Commission are met. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave…

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Dr John Small: Commerce Commission Chair explains why they won't be investigating the cost of flying 4:20

1d ago4:20

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The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will not be formally putting the cost of flying under the microscope. Rangitata MP James Meager has suggested the Government could help keep fares competitive by supporting regional airlines. It's been revealed some flights to Pacific Island nations are cheaper than certain trips within New Zealand. Commissi…

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ThePrintAM: What's behind Centre's caste census announcement? 6:20

1d ago6:20

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Pakistan's offer of neutral probe into Pahalgam attack is a tool to distract. Think 26/11, Pathankot 26:01

1d ago26:01

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has offered to cooperate if India were willing to agree to a neutral probe into the Pahalgam terror attack. In Episode 1651 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at past instances of Islamabad offering cooperation in the aftermath of a terror attack in India, and explains how it might be a strategy to virtue …

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ThePrintPod: How Trump factor & central bank background led Mark Carney to victory in Canadian elections 5:32

1d ago5:32

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The Liberal Party's victory is a remarkable turnaround from a few short months ago when opinion polls guaranteed a total wipeout in favour of the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod15 years after CWG ‘scam’, why a Delhi court accepted ED’s closure report against Suresh Kalmadi 4:19

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As original CBI case was closed in 2016, ED noted that no 'scheduled offence' was committed by the accused. Money laundering probe fell flat as predicate offence was absent.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: IPL expansion will kill Test cricket. Players no longer care about playing for the country 6:16

1d ago6:16

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One of the founding philosophies of the BCCI has been to effectively control the game in India. The IPL has dented that control.By ThePrint

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Meghan Markle using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to 3:39

2d ago3:39

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Meghan Markle has copped some backlash after new reports claim she was using her HRH title when she wasn't supposed to. Sources close to the Duchess of Sussex say that when she used the title HRH on a card, it was sent with a personal gift and not for any public purpose. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the controversy further. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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Trump's Tariff Pause and Implications for India 31:49

2d ago31:49

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Trump's tariffs have been the talk of the geoeconomics town for the past few weeks. Most recently, he announced a 90 day pause on his own tariffs. What does this pause mean for the world and India? Are there any opportunities that India can catch onto amidst all the confusion that surrounds this tariff regime? Tannmay Kumarr Baid sits down with Anu…

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the Trump tariffs starting to impact corporate earnings 3:55

2d ago3:55

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US earnings season has started up again - and new reports indicate Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to bite. Companies across the US have reported shipping from China has taken a significant dip - the biggest reported since the Covid-19 pandemic. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank buying up foreign currency assets 3:53

2d ago3:53

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is continuing to buy foreign currency assets to give it more firepower, should it need to intervene in the market during a crisis. The central bank sold a whopping $259 million of New Zealand dollars in March to buy assets, such as government bonds, linked to other currencies. The sale marked the second-largest forei…

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