Best Clean Cut Audio Podcasts (2025)

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US imposes more tariffs, labourers held captive, and Tamil Nadu stampede 22:56

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First, The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra talks about the new tariffs that the US administration under President Donald Trump announced last week, and what they could mean for India. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Shubham Tigga about Jharkhand, where the promise of work led 13 young men into captivity. (09:37) Lastly, we take a look at Tami…

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The Catch Up: Ladakh protests and the crackdown (26 Sept) 3:44

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The headlines of the week by The Indian Express.By Express Audio

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Episode 35: Designing greener buildings and navigating banking’s net-zero backlash 48:43

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In Episode 35 of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast, we delve into why banks are leaving net-zero coalitions and recap on World Green Building Week 2025.Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter). Our expert guests this episode are:- Triodos Bank’s chief economist, Hans Stegeman- The Building Research …

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Kent, where the politics of small boats and asylum has exploded 45:02

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The conversation about asylum and immigration is at the centre of British politics, and nowhere more so than in Kent. This week, John Harris is on the road in a special episode looking at both sides of the immigration story: hearing from the newly elected Reform UK council, and asking what life is actually like for people who come here in search of…

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EC tightens verification, Punjab flood rehabilitation, and Ladakh protests 21:40

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Damini Nath about the new feature that has been introduced by the Election Commission of India on their app and site as a way to eliminate gaps in their system, so that voters cannot be deleted off the voting lists without them getting informed. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Raakhi Jagga about the curren…

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The Catch Up: CBI's probe on Sonam Wangchuk (25 Sept) 3:59

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.By Express Audio

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‘We’ve taken our progressive voters for granted’: Labour ex-minister 29:56

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John Harris is joined by the Labour MP Lucy Powell, a former cabinet minister who is a running for deputy leadership of the party, to discuss why the government is failing to stem the surge in support for Reform and whether a change in tactics could help Keir Starmer take on Nigel Farage. Plus, how certain is the prime minister’s future? And how wo…

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UP bans caste rallies, AI in classrooms, and Ashram molestation case 22:29

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First, The Indian Express Maulsree Seth talks about Uttar Pradesh, where the state government has moved to restrict the overt display of caste identification in official and public spaces. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Vidheesha Kuntamalla about India’s classrooms, where students and teachers scramble to rethink what learning should look lik…

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The Catch Up: Ladakh protests turn violent (24 Sept) 3:32

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Nigeria’s Economic Upswing: Central Bank Rate Cut, Oil Boom & Global Connections 4:29

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In this week’s 234Digest Audio Briefs, we explore Nigeria’s fastest economic growth in four years, driven by a surge in oil production and strong performances in agriculture and industry. Hear about the Central Bank’s first interest rate cut since 2020 amidst easing inflation and a strengthening naira. We also cover Frigoglass Group’s strategic mov…

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Kolkata floods, essential medicines list, and a boy’s risky flight to Delhi 21:46

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about the flood situation in Kolkata. She shares how heavy rains overnight brought the city to a standstill. How Durga Puja pandals got inundated, metro and transportation got suspended and the entire city got flooded. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the World Health Organis…

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The Catch Up: Overnight rain paralyses Kolkata, 9 dead (23 Sept) 3:45

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911 Calls - Ep 196 - Stalk of Fame - Poultry vs Police 55:26

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WANT EXCLUSIVE EPISODES & CONTENT? 👇👇👇👇 GET IT NOW ON SPOTIFY! 🤩SUBSCRIBE 🤩 ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/911callspod/subscribe ON THIS EPISODE: The Operator sheds light on the dark nooks and crannies of the case of an inebriated, decorated, diploma'd, professored, stalker with access to deep databases. Watch the twists and turns that t…

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The GST rate cuts, concerns over EC, and SC slams Air India crash report 29:32

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First, The Indian Express’ Siddharth Upasani breaks down the government’s overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and how the move is aimed at simplifying the tax structure and putting more money in the hands of consumers. Next, Contributing Editor for The Indian Express Neerja Chowdhury explains the political and institutional implicat…

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The Catch Up: GST 2.0 rollout (22 Sept) 3:46

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What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean? 25:56

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy? Plus, what do we know about the split at the top of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new leftwing party? And Pippa has the latest from the Liberal Democrat confer…

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H-1B visa fee hike, profiling serial criminals, and a tiger success story 28:13

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the H-1B visa and the hike in its fee. Initially it used to fall within the range of 2000-8000 US dollars but now companies will have to pay 100,000 US dollars to get this visa. Shubhajit talks about the reason behind this fee hike and the impact it will have on the…

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The Catch Up: Uttarakhand landslides, RaGa on EC, and more (19 Sept) 3:38

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Central Square Foundation | Academic and Governance Inputs for NIPUN Bharat Mission 16:33

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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Central Square Foundation, we are excited to bring to you the second episode of our five part series where we talk about the transformative journey of the NIPUN Bharat Mission. It has been four years since the launch of the Mission and for the first time in two decades we are seeing learning improvements am…

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SC's clean chit to Vantara, a 'living will' clinic, and RaGa on vote theft 26:44

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Firstly, The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the Supreme Court’s decision to give Reliance Foundation’s Vantara project a clean chit and how it has now dismissed all complaints, citing the SIT’s report that found no legal violations and upheld the facility’s welfare standards. Next, The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt d…

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The Catch Up: Rahul Gandhi on EC (18 Sept) 3:44

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Nigerian Economy on the Move: Rivers State Lifted, Naira Strengthens, Dangote’s Fuel Push & More 4:10

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In this edition of 234Digest Audio Briefs, host Samuel Okocha takes you through the latest milestones shaping Nigeria’s economic and political landscape. Key stories include: The lifting of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid political resolution after months of paralysis. The Nigerian naira climb…

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US negotiators in India, Uttarakhand cloudburst, and PM Modi's 75th birthday 21:12

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Misra about the negotiations that have started between India and the US regarding the trade deal between the two nations and the tariffs that the US has imposed on Indian exports. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anjali Marar about the heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand that has led to massive landsli…

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Trump on tour: pomp, pageantry and politics 29:20

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Donald Trump is back on UK soil for his ‘unprecedented’ second state visit. Will the US president’s trip help to distract from Keir Starmer’s challenges at home? Or could it leave the prime minister even more exposed? Kiran Stacey asks the columnist and Politics Weekly America host, Jonathan Freedland Send your thoughts and questions to politicswee…

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The Catch Up: 15 killed, 16 missing in Uttarakhand cloudburst (17 Sept) 4:43

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SC on amended Waqf Act, Bengal's passport scam, and Andhra medical row 26:04

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First, The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath talks about the Supreme Court’s latest interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.and where the matter stands. Next, The Indian Express’ Atri Mitra talks about West Bengal, where a small panchayat in the Sundarbans is at the centre of one of the biggest passport scams in India. (13:1…

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The Catch Up: Red alert in Uttarakhand (16 Sept) 3:23

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Express Investigation: All bids for Uttarakhand project linked to Ramdev aide 22:03

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In 2022, the Uttarakhand tourism board invited bids to promote adventure tourism on a 142 acre estate near Mussoorie, with huts, a café, museums, and even a helipad. The winning company, Rajas Aerosports, got the project for an annual fee of just Rs 1 crore. But an Indian Express investigation found that all three firms that bid had the same shareh…

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Could Trump’s visit be a useful distraction for Starmer? 23:06

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s handling of the sacking of the US ambassador, Peter Mandelson. And with growing questions about whether the prime minister can survive, they ask whether Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK might actually be a welcome distraction for the government -- Send your thoughts and quest…

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The Catch Up: SC on the Waqt Amendment Act (15 Sept) 3:43

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PM Modi in Manipur, thaw in India-US ties, and UK violence 27:42

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First, The Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah explains Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in May 2023. Next, The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy talks about India–US ties and how after months of strained trade talks and rising tariff co…

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The Catch Up: 12 September 3:49

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Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? 27:23

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the minister for EU relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, about the fallout from Brexit and our relationship with the European Union. Plus, we hear his thoughts on Keir Starmer’s leadership and how Labour should take on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform –– Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@thegu…

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Doubts over RTE exemptions, Mehul Choksi, and pan India SIR 23:37

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Vineet Bhalla about an exemption in the Right To Education Act. The Supreme Court is rethinking an exemption that was made for minority institutions in the RTE Act and it might be reconsidered by a larger Supreme Court bench. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about fugitive diamond merchant …

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The Catch Up: 11 September 3:06

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India-EU FTA, teaching in Bastar, and scammers target devotees 18:08

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy who shares details about the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement which the two sides are currently working on. He talks about the 10 meetings that have been finalised and the first one that will be held in Delhi this week. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Jaypra…

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Starmer’s Mandelson mess and deputy leadership damage 34:09

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As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starmer should do to get back on track, and whether he will survive until the next election. Plus, Pippa Crerar joins John to discuss the mounting pressure on …

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The Catch Up: 10 September 3:36

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Nepal PM KP Oli resigns, AAP MLA held in J&K, and GST’s impact on cars 23:49

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First, The Indian Express’ Yubaraj Ghimire talks about Nepal, where a sweeping social media ban has triggered the country’s most violent protests in years. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has since resigned. Next, The Indian Express’ Arun Sharma explains the detention of Mehraj Malik, the Aam Aadmi Party’s lone MLA in Jammu and Kashmir under the Publi…

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The Catch Up: 9 September 2:57

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Nigeria’s Economic Pulse: Clean-Tech Funding, Banking Expansion, and Trade Reform 3:42

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In this edition of 234Digest Audio Briefs, host Samuel Okocha unpacks some of Nigeria’s latest economic signals, from fresh capital injections and regional banking expansion to trade reforms designed to boost logistics and e-commerce. Highlights include: Koolboks raises $11M to expand solar-powered cooling across Africa GTBank injects $238M to meet…

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HAWKING HIS SOUL - HELPY BIRTHDAY 37:13

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In this episode, The Operator delves into a chilling true crime story centered around the Hawkins family in Colerain Township, Ohio. Power, control, and domestic abuse are all bound up in this tragic case. Particularly focusing on the financial control exerted by Jeffrey Hawkins over his wife, Joanne. The episode highlights the events leading up to…

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Umar Khalid's bail rejection, Coaching Centre Bill, and Nepal Gen-Z protest 32:21

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First, The Indian Express’ National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath explains the Delhi High Court’s recent decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid and nine others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. More than five years after their arrest, the trial is yet to begin. Next, we turn to Rajasthan, where The Indian Express’ Hamza Khan discusses…

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Reshuffle, Rayner resignation and rift with the unions 28:48

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Angela Rayner’s resignation and Keir Starmer’s subsequent cabinet reshuffle. Why has Rayner’s departure raised concerns among union leaders? Who could become the next deputy Labour leader? And, what does the reshuffle tell us about the direction of travel for the government? Plus, Pippa and Kir…

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The Catch Up: 8 September 3:32

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PM Modi's Manipur visit, Punjab floods, and infants die from rat bite 33:04

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Manipur, over two years after the state faced ethnic conflict. He shares the significance of this visit, the current situation in the state and two key announcements that have been made in the run up to the visit. Next, we talk to The Indian …

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What’s feeding the rise of Reform? On the road in Birmingham 36:21

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John Harris is at the Reform UK conference, asking how this once insurgent party came to dominate the political mainstream. And he speaks to people in Birmingham to find out what the rise of Nigel Farage’s party tells us about the state of the country Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected]. Help support our independent…

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The Catch Up: 5 September 4:37

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Central Square Foundation | Green Shoots of Progress for Uttar Pradesh 19:56

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In the 5th anniversary year of the National Education Policy 2020, the NIPUN Bharat Mission, which was launched a year later- with its emphasis on foundational learning for all children in Grades 1-3 was adopted by many states in the form of their own programmes. Uttar Pradesh was one of the early adopters of an FLN programme across more than 1.1 l…

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Challenges of trading with China, India's cancer map, and GST 2.0 33:18

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Misra about the potential increase in trade between India and China and what challenges it might cause for India, especially at the face of the 50% tariff on Indian imports imposed by the US. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the trends that have been found in the emergence of cancer c…