Best Narendra Modi Podcasts (2025)

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#469 – Oliver Anthony: Country Music, Blue-Collar America, Fame, Money, and Pain 2:27:02

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Oliver Anthony is singer-songwriter who first gained worldwide fame with his viral hit Rich Men North of Richmond. He became a voice for many who are voiceless, with many of his songs speaking to the struggle of the working class in modern American life. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep469-sc See …

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Episode 50 India Strikes Back Deep Inside Pakistan 1:22:45

2d ago1:22:45

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Episode 50 India Strikes Back Deep Inside Pakistan by Mohal Joshi & Kishor NarayanBy Mohal Joshi & Kishor Narayan

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Deal or No Deal: what should the world make of Trump's deal brokering? 30:04

4d ago30:04

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It’s now been more than a 100 days for Trump’s administration. The self proclaimed master of dealmaking has made international waves, with tariffs that have shaken (and confused) the world. But what do his deals look like now? And are politicians around the world starting to cotton on to how you keep him at bay? Is it just a case of giving him a la…

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മറുപടി വേണ്ട വാക്കുകൾ | India File | Political Analysis 5:55

6d ago5:55

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ഇന്ത്യ– പാക്ക് വെടിനിർത്തൽ യുഎസ് ഇടപെടലിനെത്തുടർന്നാണോ? പ്രതിസന്ധികാലത്ത് സർക്കാരിനൊപ്പം നിന്ന പ്രതിപക്ഷം ആ ചോദ്യം ഉയർത്തുമ്പോൾ മറുപടി പറയാൻ കേന്ദ്രത്തിന് ബാധ്യതയുണ്ട്. രാഷ്ട്രീയമായി വിശദീകരിക്കാ‍ൻ ബിജെപിക്കും. പക്ഷേ കേന്ദ്രം എന്തു മറുപടി നൽകും? വിലയിരുത്തുകയാണ് മലയാള മനോരമ ഡൽഹി ചീഫ് ഓഫ് ബ്യൂറോ ജോമി തോമസ് ‘ഇന്ത്യാ ഫയൽ’ പോഡ്കാസ്റ്റിൽ. Is the India-P…

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Operation Sindoor and South Asia’s Uncertain Future 51:50

6d ago51:50

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On Saturday, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire, ending—at least for now—the latest bout of armed conflict between the two South Asian rivals. The announcement followed the launch of “Operation Sindoor”—India’s response to the April 22nd terrorist attack in Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. India’s strike prompted a w…

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Kashmir in Crisis: how dangerous is the conflict between India and Pakistan? 27:24

12d ago27:24

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This week, India launched retaliatory attacks on Pakistani territory following last month's terror attacks that left 26 people dead in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Kashmir. That was the worst attack on civilians, on Indian soil, in 15 years, and it has reignited simmering tensions between the two nations, which focus on the disputed region of Ka…

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Recovering the Lost Indosphere 55:01

13d ago55:01

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The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World is the new book by the celebrated historian William Dalrymple. For listeners of Grand Tamasha, Dalrymple surely needs no introduction. He is the bestselling author of nine books, including The Last Mughal, The Anarchy, and City of Djinns. He is cofounder of the Jaipur Literature Festival and …

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#468 – Janna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions 3:07:16

14d ago3:07:16

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Janna Levin is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist specializing in black holes, cosmology of extra dimensions, topology of the universe, and gravitational waves. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep468-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, et…

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Oh, Canada: Did Donald Trump win the election for Mark Carney? 33:35

18d ago33:35

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Canadians went to the polls this week and completed a staggering turnaround for the Liberal party. Having trailed hugely at the start of the year, a new leader – suave former central banker Mark Carney – has found himself elected, via a minority, as the country's next PM. Is this a victory for technocratic leadership? Or have Canadian voters simply…

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#467 – Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming

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Tim Sweeney is a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created the Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament, and many other groundbreaking and influential video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep467-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to …

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Terror, Trade, and Trump’s India Policy 49:43

20d ago49:43

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It’s been a typically busy few months in the world of Indian politics and policy. To roundup all the latest developments from India, Milan is joined on the show this week by Grand Tamasha regulars Sadanand Dhume of the American Enterprise Institute and the Wall Street Journal and Tanvi Madan of the Brookings Institution. The trio discuss the recent…

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Episode 49 How will India respond to Pahalgam Terror Attack? 1:12:35

22d ago1:12:35

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India Rising: Strategic Affairs Conversations with Mohal and Kishor @mohaljoshi @veggiediplomat 26 people including 25 Hindus were massacred by Pakistan based terrorists in Pahalgam in Hamas style swoop attack.Cover tune: Hand In Hand by Nicolai Heidlas | https://www.nicolai-heidlas.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attributi…

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#466 – Jeffrey Wasserstrom: China, Xi Jinping, Trade War, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mao 3:14:21

25d ago3:14:21

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Jeffrey Wasserstrom is a historian of modern China. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep466-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/jeffrey-wasserstrom-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex:…

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The Efficiency Paradox: are governments, from the US to India, focusing on the wrong thing? 41:54

25d ago41:54

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On this week's episode of The Political Cycle, we're talking to Yamini Aiyar, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia, about a recent Foreign Policy report she's co-authored on the question of efficiency. With Elon Musk's DOGE bringing the idea to a mainstream audience, do we need to better interrogate the motives be…

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മിസൈൽ ആരുടേത്? India File | Political Analysis 6:23

27d ago6:23

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തമിഴ്നാട് ബില്ലുകളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട സുപ്രീംകോടതി വിധിയെ വിമർശിച്ചപ്പോൾ ഉപരാഷ്ട്രപതി ജഗ്ദീപ് ധൻകർ പരിധിവിട്ടെന്ന് പ്രതിപക്ഷം ആരോപിക്കുന്നു. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ വാക്കുകൾ സർക്കാരിന്റെയും നിലപാടാണോ? ബിജെപിയാൽ പ്രേരിതമാണ് പരാമർശങ്ങളെന്ന് ആരോപിക്കാമോ? വിലയിരുത്തുകയാണ് മലയാള മനോരമ ഡൽഹി ചീഫ് ഓഫ് ബ്യൂറോ ജോമി തോമസ് ‘ഇന്ത്യാ ഫയൽ’ പോഡ്കാസ്റ്റിൽ. The Opposition has …

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India’s Precocious Welfare State 52:32

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In India today, so many political debates are focused on welfare and welfarism. It seems that state after state is competing to offer the most electorally attractive benefits to its voters. The central government, for its part, has pioneered a new model of social welfare built around digital ID and direct cash transfers to needy households. Making …

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#465 – Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking 3:35:08

1M ago3:35:08

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Robert Rodriguez is a legendary filmmaker and creator of Sin City, El Mariachi, Desperado, Spy Kids, Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Alita: Battle Angel, The Faculty, and his newest venture Brass Knuckle Films. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep465-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give …

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Trade, Tariffs, and India's Silver Lining 50:48

1M ago50:48

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On April 2nd, the U.S. government announced a host of sweeping tariff hikes with every single one of America's trading partners. The aim of the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs was ostensibly to “rebalance” the global trading system, as some Trump advisors have put it. However, the drastic measure roiled markets and eventually resulted in the Pre…

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Episode 48 Trump Takes On The World With Tariffs - Tumultuous Times Ahead 45:48

1M ago45:48

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India Rising: Strategic Affairs Conversations with Mohal and Kishor @mohaljoshi @veggiediplomat US President Donald Trump has unleashed a wave of sweeping tariffs on many countries in a bid to correct trade imbalances that US has with these countries. Even before the tariffs could see the light of the day, he has announced a 90 day pause for all co…

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കാരാട്ട് വരച്ച യെച്ചൂരി ലൈൻ | India File | Jomy Thomas 7:08

1M ago7:08

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കോൺഗ്രസ് ബന്ധത്തെ അതിശക്തമായി എതിർത്തിരുന്ന പ്രകാശ് കാരാട്ടിന് മനംമാറ്റം സംഭവിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. കോൺഗ്രസുമായുള്ള ധാരണ കേരളത്തിൽ ദോഷം ചെയ്യുമെന്ന പിണറായിപക്ഷ വാദത്തിന് ഒപ്പം നിൽക്കാൻ ഡൽഹിയിൽ ആളില്ലാത്ത സ്ഥിതി. കോൺഗ്രസിനൊപ്പം തുഴയുകയാണ് ഇപ്പോൾ ബുദ്ധിപരമെന്ന് അദ്ദേഹം പാർട്ടി കോൺഗ്രസ്കാലത്ത് ചിലരോടൊക്കെ പറഞ്ഞുവെന്നാണ് കേൾക്കുന്നത്. യച്ചൂരി തെളിച്ച വഴിയെയാ…

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Bull in a China Shop: Has Trump's tariff debacle done irreparable economic damage? 37:48

1M ago37:48

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President Trump has been continuing his tornado of tariffs. Today, China was given a 104% tariff (naturally, this figure has changed in the few hours since we recorded). This has shocked the global economy, with stock markets around the world in fluctuation. But is this a tipping point? What recent global economic moments can we look at to guess wh…

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#464 – Dave Smith: Israel, Ukraine, Epstein, Mossad, Conspiracies & Antisemitism 3:26:55

1M ago3:26:55

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Dave Smith is a comedian, libertarian, political commentator, and the host of Part of the Problem podcast. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep464-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/dave-smith-transcript…

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A New Era of Electioneering in India 54:29

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Over the last decade, election campaigns in India have undergone a dramatic shift. Political parties increasingly rely on political consulting firms, tech-savvy volunteers, pollsters, data-driven insights, and online battles to mobilize voters. But what exactly is driving these changes in the landscape of electioneering? The Backstage of Democracy:…

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French Exit: Are Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions over? 33:25

2M ago33:25

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In a blow to France’s far-right, Marine Le Pen has been barred from running for office for five years. The leader of the National Rally received a four-year prison sentence, two years of which were suspended, in addition to a €100,000 fine. Accused of embezzling EU funds, her hopes of becoming President in the immediate future have been dashed. But…

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ഗുജറാത്തിലെ പരിഷ്‌കാരം | India File Podcast 5:48

2M ago5:48

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സർക്കാർ ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥരുടെ കാര്യക്ഷമത വർധിപ്പിക്കാനുള്ള നടപടികൾ ഉൾപ്പെടെ നിർദേശിക്കുന്നതാണ് ഗുജറാത്തിലെ ഭരണപരിഷ്കാര കമ്മിഷന്റെ ആദ്യ റിപ്പോർട്ട്. നോട്ടുനിരോധന കാലത്ത് കേന്ദ്ര ധനമന്ത്രാലയത്തിൽ ഉന്നതസ്ഥാനത്തുണ്ടായിരുന്ന വ്യക്തിയാണ് ഈ കമ്മിഷന്റെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ. ജനത്തെ ചേർത്തുപിടിച്ചുള്ളതാകുമോ ഭരണപരിഷ്കാരത്തിലെ ഗുജറാത്ത് മോഡൽ? ഗുജറാത്തിൽനിന്ന് ‘കേന്ദ്രത്തിലേക്ക്’ …

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The Reactionary Spirit in America—and Abroad 1:01:43

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A reactionary antidemocratic ethos born and bred in America has come to infect democracies around the world. This is the central thesis of a timely new book by the journalist Zack Beauchamp, The Reactionary Spirit: How America's Most Insidious Political Tradition Swept the World. Through a mix of political history and reportage, The Reactionary Spi…

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#463 – Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza 3:16:06

2M ago3:16:06

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Douglas Murray is the author of On Democracies and Death Cults, The War on The West, and The Madness of Crowds. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/douglas-murray-2…

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Turkey Rises Up: Can Turkey resist the far-right? 33:30

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Mass demonstrations have erupted in Turkey after the jailing of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Thousands have gone to the streets to protest the silencing of President Erdogan’s most obvious opponent for the 2028 elections. What does this public anger tell us about the regime’s current strength in Turkey? And are there through lines with other f…

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#462 – Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE

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Ezra Klein is one of the most influential voices representing the left-wing of American politics. He is a columnist for the NY Times and host of The Ezra Klein Show. Derek Thompson is a writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast. Together they have written a new book titled Abundance that lays out a set of ideas for the future of …

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സങ്കടത്തിൽ സംഘടിച്ചവർ |India File | Tamil Politics 6:52

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ഉത്തരേന്ത്യയിലെ സീറ്റുകളുടെ ബലത്തിൽ തങ്ങളുടെ മേധാവിത്വം കൂടുതൽ ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്താനാണോ ബിജെപി ലക്ഷ്യമിടുന്നത്? അതോ ദക്ഷിണേന്ത്യയുൾപ്പെടെയുള്ള സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളുടെ സങ്കടം പരിഹരിക്കുമോ? വിലയിരുത്തുകയാണ് മലയാള മനോരമ ഡൽഹി ചീഫ് ഓഫ് ബ്യൂറോ ജോമി തോമസ് ‘ഇന്ത്യാ ഫയൽ’ പോഡ്‌കാസ്റ്റിൽ Is the BJP aiming to further consolidate its dominance through the strength of its sea…

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Kishore Mahbubani and the Asian Century 45:04

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Kishore Mahbubani is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most well-known diplomats, commentators, and strategic analysts. Having grown up in poverty in Singapore in the 1950s, however, there was nothing preordained about Mahbubani’s success. But over the course of the second half of the twentieth century, he would go on to become one of the most recog…

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#461 – ThePrimeagen: Programming, AI, ADHD, Productivity, Addiction, and God 5:30:04

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ThePrimeagen (aka Michael Paulson) is a programmer who has educated, entertained, and inspired millions of people to build software and have fun doing it. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep461-sc See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. CONTACT LEX: Feedbac…

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Deep States and Blobs: Who really runs the world? 34:46

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Elon Musk and his DOGE squad continue their crusade against government bodies, slashing departments and firing federal employees. This, apparently, is done in the name of stripping things back, maximising efficiency and getting rid of the dark forces that obstruct government productivity. But where did the idea of federal employees as a powerful fo…

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