Best Ajay Prakash Podcasts (2025)

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Ajay Prakash 45:53

25d ago45:53

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Ajay Prakash is the co-founder and CEO of Rinse, a company redefining laundry and dry cleaning through a managed marketplace model built on trust, technology, and consistency. In this conversation, Ajay shares his decade-long journey building Rinse from an idea into a multi-city operation with W2-employed valets, a growing brick-and-mortar presence…

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Monica Molenaar and Anne Fulenwider 51:31

2d ago51:31

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Monica Molenaar and Anne Fulenwider are the co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Women’s Health, a fast-growing telehealth platform redefining care for women navigating hormonal changes. In this candid conversation, they share the deeply personal origins of Alloy and unpack the widespread medical gap in menopause care, highlighting how limited training…

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Ep 420: Siddhartha Basu Is in the Hot Seat 4:10:06

4d ago4:10:06

4:10:06

Circumstance made him a legend of the quizzing world, but Siddhartha Basu is a man of many parts. He joins Amit Varma in episode 420 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about life, India, the art of asking questions and the answers he has found. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Siddhartha Basu on Wikipedia, Twitt…

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Linh Peters 51:35

8d ago51:35

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Linh Peters has held senior marketing leadership roles at some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Starbucks, Walgreens, Calvin Klein, and Target. In this episode, she shares what it takes to lead brand transformation at scale, how to build customer-centric teams, and why short tenures and fractional roles are reshaping the CMO lands…

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Jenna Fisher 46:07

16d ago46:07

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Jenna Fisher is a leading voice in executive search and the head of the Global CFO Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. In this episode, she draws on insights from completing over 500 senior financial officer and board searches to offer a practical roadmap for executives aspiring to the C-suite. She talks about what boards are really looking fo…

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Ep 419: India's MSME Landscape -- Some Useful Frameworks 4:40:23

18d ago4:40:23

4:40:23

Firms are the means of economic progress. India's micro, small and medium enterprises have been hobbled for decades, and flounder even today. Sudhir Sarnobat and Narendra Shenoy join Amit Varma in episode 419 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss this landscape -- and Sudhir's brilliant new venture that aims to tackle this. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NO…

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Hannah Gordon 49:10

1M ago49:10

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Hannah Gordon spent over two decades breaking barriers in the NFL, culminating in her role as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of the San Francisco 49ers. In this episode, she shares lessons from a remarkable career built on purpose, perseverance, and integrity — and why she made the bold decision to pause at the peak of her success to focus …

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Ep 418: What Just Happened Between India & Pakistan? 2:29:46

1M ago2:29:46

2:29:46

Why did the attacks in Pahalgam happen? What took place in the skirmishes after that? What have we learnt about geopolitics and our military preparedness? Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan join Amit Varma in episode 418 of The Seen and the Unseen to try to clear some of the fog of war. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also c…

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Dr. John Hillen 53:36

1M ago53:36

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Dr. John Hillen is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, CEO, decorated Army officer, and professor of leadership and strategy. In this episode, John shares insights from his latest book, The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management, offering practical tools for executives navigating complexity. We discuss ho…

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Ep 417: Caste and the Census 2:15:39

2M ago2:15:39

2:15:39

Data is apolitical and always useful, right? Then why is the caste census so controversial? Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley join Amit Varma in episode 417 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss its history, context and implications. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter, LinkedIn, Am…

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Sherri Coale 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Sherri Coale, Hall of Fame basketball coach, educator, and author, joins Master Move to explore what it takes to build a lasting culture of excellence. As the longtime head coach of the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball program, Sherri led her teams to Final Fours, Big 12 Championships, and 19 straight NCAA tournaments — but her leadership …

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Ep 416: Kavitha Rao Chases Chatto and Roy 2:55:15

2M ago2:55:15

2:55:15

The most astonishing men lie in the far, forgotten corners of history. Kavitha Rao joins Amit Varma in episode 416 of The Seen and the Unseen to shed light on the life and times of two magnificent failures, Chatto and Roy. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Kavitha Rao on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her own web…

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Tracey Newell 52:27

2M ago52:27

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Tracey Newell is a seasoned tech executive, board leader, and fierce advocate for women in leadership. As the former President of Informatica and a board member for several public companies, she brings deep experience in scaling organizations and leading high-performance teams. In this episode, Tracey shares practical insights from her new book, He…

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Ron Tite 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Ron Tite is a globally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and creative strategist who helps brands and leaders communicate with authenticity and impact. As the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Church+State, Ron has advised some of the world’s most respected organizations at the intersection of commerce and creativity. In this episode, we explor…

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Ep 415: Ramki and the Ocean of Stories 4:49:24

2M ago4:49:24

4:49:24

He observed our society from up close as an advertising man -- and then became an iconic storyteller on Twitter. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki joins Amit Varma in episode 415 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his journey, and all that it taught him. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramakrishna Desiraju a…

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Arlyn Davich 43:13

2M ago43:13

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Arlyn Davich has spent her career launching bold, customer-first brands—and she’s just getting started. In this episode of Master Move, Arlyn shares the pivotal moments behind her journey from fintech to big retail to cowboy coffee. We talk about launching PayPerks to gamify financial education, becoming Entrepreneur in Residence at Walmart where s…

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Oscar Munoz 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Oscar Munoz, former Chairman and CEO of United Airlines, joins Master Move for a candid and powerful conversation on leadership, reinvention, and resilience. From walking away from a sure-thing CEO role at CSX to confronting a deeply broken culture at United, Oscar shares what it takes to rebuild trust from the ground up—starting with 3:00 a.m. han…

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Ep 414 : The Spectacular Life of Prahlad Kakar 3:37:11

3M ago3:37:11

3:37:11

He learnt his craft from Shyam Benegal, became a pioneer & a legend of advertising filmmaking, learnt & taught scuba diving, started the Prithvi Cafe, and lived every moment to the full in a million different ways. Prahlad Kakar joins Amit Varma in episode 414 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his long and wondrous life. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…

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Brad Thomas 46:04

3M ago46:04

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Brad Thomas, a veteran executive and former CHRO at five major corporations, joins Master Move to share the leadership lessons he's gathered across decades of working at the highest levels of global organizations. From his early days at GE under Jack Welch to leadership roles at Citibank and PepsiCo, Brad reveals what separates great leaders from a…

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Chris Cassidy 50:30

3M ago50:30

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What does it take to lead in the most extreme environments—on the battlefield, in outer space, and at the helm of a national institution? In this episode, we speak with Chris Cassidy, CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum, former Navy SEAL, and NASA astronaut with over a year spent in space. Cassidy shares his leadership journey from high-stake…

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Ep 413: Shaheen Mistri Goes to School 3:12:53

3M ago3:12:53

3:12:53

One of India's tragedies lies in the schooling of our children. We have let our kids down. Can we fix this problem? Shaheen Mistri joins Amit Varma in episode 413 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her journey -- and what she has learnt about education. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shaheen Mistri on Inst…

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Stacey Cunningham 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

What does it take to lead the world’s most iconic stock exchange during times of disruption and change? In this episode of The Master Move Podcast, Stacey Cunningham, the first female President of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), shares her insights on financial markets, leadership, and innovation in an evolving global economy. We discuss: - Wha…

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Rob Klenner 51:39

4M ago51:39

51:39

Is geothermal energy the missing piece in the global shift toward clean power? In this episode of The Master Move Podcast, Rob Klenner, President of GreenFire Energy, discusses the future of geothermal technology, how it fits into the broader energy transition, and why repurposing oil & gas wells could be a game-changer for sustainable power. We di…

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Ep 412: Probal DasGupta Goes to the Himalayas With Books in His Bag 6:03:17

4M ago6:03:17

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So much in history never made it to the popular imagination -- such as the battles of 1967 in which India beat China. Probal DasGupta joins Amit Varma in episode 412 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his time in the Indian army -- and his fascinating discoveries as a military historian. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also ch…

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Maisie Ganzler 52:53

4M ago52:53

52:53

How do leaders balance profit, purpose, and responsibility in today’s business landscape? In this episode of The Master Move Podcast, Maisie Ganzler, sustainability and leadership expert, explores how executives can lead with ethics, integrity, and impact—without sacrificing business success. We discuss: - How values-driven leadership strengthens c…

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Dr. Frederik Pferdt 55:18

4M ago55:18

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What if the biggest barrier to innovation isn’t resources, but mindset? In this episode of The Master Move Podcast, Dr. Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first-ever Chief Innovation Evangelist, explores how leaders can unlock creativity, embrace uncertainty, and build a culture of continuous innovation. We discuss: - The mindsets that drive innovation in h…

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Ep 411: Vishal Nevatia Finds His True North 4:46:27

4M ago4:46:27

4:46:27

Business and life can sometimes be seen more as a search for values than a quest for profit. Private equity pioneer Vishal Nevatia joins Amit Varma in episode 411 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe his journey towards finding his true north. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Vishal Nevatia at True North. 2. I…

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Ashley Goodall 49:48

4M ago49:48

49:48

What truly drives high-performing teams? In this episode of The Master Move Podcast, Ashley Goodall, former Chief Learning Officer at Deloitte and author of The Problem with Change, challenges conventional wisdom about leadership, workplace culture, and what it really takes to create thriving organizations. We discuss: - The myths of traditional le…

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John Hennessy 40:10

5M ago40:10

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In this episode, John Hennessy, former Stanford president and current chairman of Alphabet Inc., shares transformative leadership insights rooted in his pioneering career. From shaping the tech landscape with innovations like RISC architecture to championing empathy and humility in leadership, Hennessy offers invaluable lessons for aspiring executi…

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Bill Barnett 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Bill Barnett, former head of McKinsey & Co.’s strategy practice and author of The Strategic Career, delves into the essential principles of applying business strategy to personal career development. Drawing on his extensive experience, Barnett emphasizes the importance of identifying a personal value proposition, leveraging networking as a primary …

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Rob Chestnut 45:24

5M ago45:24

45:24

In this episode of Master Move, Rob Chestnut, former Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb, dives into the vital role of integrity in leadership and business success. From his distinguished career as a federal prosecutor to leading legal and ethics teams at companies like eBay and Airbnb, Rob shares actionable insights on fostering trust with stakeholders…

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Ep 410: Shruti Rajagopalan Remembers the Angle of the Light 6:48:00

5M ago6:48:00

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She's an economist, an institution-builder, an ecosystem-nurturer and one of our finest thinkers. Shruti Rajagopalan joins Amit Varma in episode 410 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life & times -- and her remarkable work. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shruti Rajagopalan on Twitter, Substack, Inst…

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Discover Master Move: Insights from Top Executives 1:42

5M ago1:42

1:42

Welcome to Master Move, the podcast that empowers executives and ambitious professionals to elevate their leadership, strategy, and career growth. In this short trailer, discover what Master Move is all about: Candid Conversations: Hear first-hand accounts from C-suite leaders and innovators. Actionable Insights: Learn strategies to navigate challe…

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Ep 409: Salil Tripathi and the Gujaratis 6:13:50

5M ago6:13:50

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He's lived a rich life as a journalist, a human rights activist, an author, a columnist -- and now he's written a great book on Gujaratis. Salil Tripathi joins Amit Varma in episode 409 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his learnings, these times we live in -- and the times that came before. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSE…

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Ep 408: Amitava Kumar Finds His Gulmohar Tree 2:49:35

5M ago2:49:35

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His earlier episodes on this show have been huge hits, and as he completes a trilogy of books, he returns to complete a trilogy of episodes. Amitava Kumar joins Amit Varma in episode 408 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about writing, noticing, painting, travelling, trees, and unfulfilled train journeys. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNS…

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Ep 407: Sarbpreet Singh Finds His Sikhism 4:31:56

6M ago4:31:56

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He was born in Sikkim and lives in the USA, and in the course of engaging with his identity, has written powerful books of Sikh history, and revived its music. Sarbpreet Singh joins Amit Varma in episode 407 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his writing, his music and the lessons of Sikhism. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSE…

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Ep 406: Sathya Saran and the Shaping of the Indian Woman 3:30:54

6M ago3:30:54

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She worked with Femina for 26 years, 12 of them as editor. And she wrote numerous biographies after that. Sathya Saran joins Amit Varma in episode 406 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Indian society, feminism, femininity, her life as a journalist and the art of the biography. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1…

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Ep 405: The Forces That Shaped Hinduism 5:53:01

7M ago5:53:01

5:53:01

Every simple story about it is wrong: Hinduism contains multitudes. And it went into the directions it did for specific reasons. Manu Pillai joins Amit Varma in episode 405 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe the role of history in the shaping of Hinduism -- and Hindu nationalism. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out…

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Ep 404: Part 2: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us 6:09:30

7M ago6:09:30

6:09:30

Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. Note: This is Part 2 of a 12-hour episode, being uploaded in two parts now because Spotify and YouTube don't allow upl…

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Ep 404: Part 1: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us 5:59:59

7M ago5:59:59

5:59:59

Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. Note: This is Part 1 of a 12-hour episode, being uploaded in two parts now because Spotify and YouTube don't allow upl…

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Ep 404: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us 12:08:38

7M ago12:08:38

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Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Devdutt Pattanaik on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn…

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Ep 403: Shikha Dalmia Is the Unpopulist 3:08:22

8M ago3:08:22

3:08:22

Populism is on the rise everywhere, and the long arc of history has bent away from freedom. Shikha Dalmia joins Amit Varma in episode 403 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the derangements of our modern times -- and the threat that Donald Trump poses. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shikha Dalmia on Twitter…

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Ep 402: Ajay Shah Brings the Dreams of the 20th Century 10:26:59

8M ago10:26:59

10:26:59

He's a polymath who cares deeply about the world, tries to understand it, and straddles many fields. He's played a key role over the last few decades in India's journey towards development. Ajay Shah joins Amit Varma in episode 402 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life and times. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also c…

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Ep 401: Finding Love in Modern India 6:26:04

9M ago6:26:04

6:26:04

Bloody hell. The world has changed, society looks different, and men and women have to find new ways of relating to each other. We're not equipped for this. Sanjana Ramachandran and Samarth Bansal join Amit Varma in episode 401 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss how meeting and mating are both easier and, well, harder. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTE…

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Ep 400: Life Lessons That Are Priceless 2:12:55

9M ago2:12:55

2:12:55

It's episode 400, and on this special and unlikely occasion, Shruti Rajagopalan gets Amit Varma to chat about all the life lessons he has learnt during these eight years -- and favourite books, films, music and poetry. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Amit Varma on Twitter, India Uncut, Substack, The Art of Clea…

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Ep 399: Divya Prakash Dubey: Ek Jeevani 6:40:03

9M ago6:40:03

6:40:03

He's a bestselling writer who's brought Hindi literature into a modern age -- and he also writes films and tells stories. Divya Prakash Dubey joins Amit Varma in episode 399 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his language, his society and his art. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out:1. Divya Prakash Dubey …

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Ep 398: Eve Fairbanks Examines a Fractured Society 4:21:42

9M ago4:21:42

4:21:42

She learnt journalism in America and spent many years in South Africa writing a portrait of their troubled society, where everything is complicated and nothing is settled -- much like anywhere else. Eve Fairbanks joins Amit Varma in episode 398 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life, her work, her craft and the world around her. (FOR FUL…

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Ep 397: Larry White and the First Principles of Money 4:04:59

10M ago4:04:59

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We take money and banking and finance for granted -- but the way they exist in the world is not the only way they could exist. Lawrence H White joins Amit Varma in episode 397 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss ideas, ideologies, money, crypto and the field he pioneered, free banking. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check…

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Ep 396: Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha Are Fighting for Us 5:20:50

10M ago5:20:50

5:20:50

They started out busting misinformation. Then, as fake news became weaponized at an industrial scale, they become warriors not just for truth, but for a better society. Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha join Amit Varma in episode 396 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about their life, their work and their country. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO…

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Ep 395: Tanvi Madan Is the Kid Who Asked Why 4:15:13

10M ago4:15:13

4:15:13

She's an authority in the field of foreign policy -- and what makes her such a force is her deep curiosity about, well, everything. Tanvi Madan joins Amit Varma in episode 395 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life, her learnings and this changing world. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Tanvi Madan at…

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