Best BNS Podcasts (2024)

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TCN - Demystifying the New Criminal Laws: BNS, BNSS, BSA - Dr. Vageshwari Deswal 56:51

2d ago56:51

56:51

In the 3rd episode of Season 4 on The Chicken-Neck Podcast, we had the honor of hosting Prof. (Dr.) Vageshwari Deswal, a distinguished law professor at the University of Delhi. This episode, titled "Decluttering the New Criminal Laws - BNS, BNSS, BSA," dives deep into the transformative changes in India's criminal justice system brought about by th…

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310: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion, Raw Impressions) 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Over the past 40 years, Lou Barlow's body of work--with bands like Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and as a solo artist--has immensely impacted Joe's life. Lou tells Joe about growing up in the chaotic 1970s; his early love of pop radio; the enormous influence the Ramones had on his life; hearing his early songs on college radio; sleep hygiene; and his incl…

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BNS: Dave Elitch 2: Self Awareness Boogaloo 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

Dave Elitch returns for a bonus episode to discuss his new course, Staying Out of Your Own Way. At its best, learning to play an instrument can be the catalyst for self exploration. Joe and Dave share a curiosity about the nature of learning, and Dave--who has taught many of the best working drummers--talks about the impetus to create his new cours…

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RIP: Steve Albini (Roland) 49:03

4M ago49:03

49:03

Steve Albini died yesterday, May 7, at the age of 61. Here's Joe's conversation with Steve from 2017. Originally intended to be a gag episode featuring Roland (the drum machine used in Steve's band, Big Black), this turned into an earnest conversation documenting Steve's evolution from sharp-witted provocateur to sharp-witted empath. With thousands…

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309: King Coffey (Butthole Surfers) 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

King Coffey tells Joe about: growing up in a single-parent, Christian household; his 40+ year tenure with Butthole Surfers; his interest in Buddhism; and caring for his husband, who suffered from dementia.

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TCN - Northeast India: A Political History - Mr. Samrat Choudhary 1:20:09

5M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

In the second episode of Season 4, we had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Samrat Choudhary, a prominent journalist and author from Shillong, India. Samrat is known for his insightful work, including editing the anthology "Insider Outsider" on the divide in India’s Northeast, which received positive reviews. His literary accomplishments also include his…

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308: Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Happy Go Licky, etc.) 1:15:23

5M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Guy Picciotto's work in Fugazi and Rites of Spring had an immeasurable impact on Joe's life. As a producer, Guy has helped artists such as Blonde Redhead, Vic Chestnut, and The Blood Brothers reach new heights. In an uncharacterisically candid conversation, Guy tells Joe about his childhood, his artistic trajectory, and his most recent project as a…

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307: Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White, etc.) 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

For over thirty years, Jim White has been the drummer of choice for many of the most compelling songwriters working. Now, with assitance from producer Guy Picciotto, he's created his first solo album, All Hits: Memories.

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TCN - ULFA : The Mirage of Dawn - Mr. Rajeev Bhattacharya 1:06:21

8M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Welcome to the highly-anticipated Season 4 of The Chicken-Neck Podcast, where we kick off with a riveting exploration into the covert history of one of India's most influential separatist organizations – the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). In our first episode, we are joined by senior journalist and Chevening Fellow, Mr. Rajeev Bhattacharya…

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306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill) 50:16

8M ago50:16

50:16

The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception are a crucial part of the equation. She tells Joe about Prism Bitch, Built to Spill, and her career as an occupational therapist.…

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305: Marnie Stern 59:10

8M ago59:10

59:10

The Trap Set is back, and so is Marnie Stern. Marnie burst onto the NYC rock scene in 2007--seemingly out of nowhere--with a unique blend of virtuosic guitar; surreal, beautifully yearning lyrcs; and a "sheets of sound" vocal delivery. Joe met Marnie in 2012 and toured with her behind Stern's 2013 album, The Chronicles of Marnia. It was on this tou…

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TCN - Assam's Quest to Modernity: A Journey Through History - Dr. Arupjyoti Saikia 1:28:46

11M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

In the final episode of Season 3 of our podcast, we are joined by Dr. Arupjytoi Saikia, a professor of history at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. Prof. Saikia is the author of - Forests and Ecological History of Assam, 1826-2000 (OUP, 2011), A Century of Protests: Peasant Politics in Assam since 1900 (Rutledge, 2014), and The Unquiet …

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TCN- Unmasking the Prejudice and Politics of Food in Northeast India- Aditya Kiran Kakati 49:23

11M ago49:23

49:23

We would like to start by thanking the International Institute for Asian Studies (Leiden, Netherlands) and Mr. Benjamin Linder for helping us with the recording of this podcast episode. In this 8th episode, we are joined by Dr. Aditya Kiran Kakati, who is a Visiting Scholar, at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and an Affiliate Research Fellow, at …

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TCN - Decluttering the Manipur Conflict - Rami Desai 1:09:58

1y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the complex socio-political landscape that impacts Manipur - an Indian State, with the renowned scholar, author, and anthropologist, Ms. Rami Desai. With her expertise in ethnic identity, tribal issues, and insurgency, Ms. Desai offers invaluable insights into the recent and ongoing Manipur viole…

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TCN- Slow Disaster- Flood, Riverbank Erosion & Everyday Struggles in Assam- Mitul Boruah 1:37:43

1y ago1:37:43

1:37:43

Join us in this compelling episode as we delve deep into the pressing issue of floods in Assam and their catastrophic impact on the captivating island of Majuli. Majuli, one of the largest river islands in the world, is at the brink of being lost forever due to a combination of flooding and erosion, exacerbated by inadequate policy measures. Our gu…

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TCN- Sacrality, Socialities, and the State in Dance Cultures of the Northeast Region- Debanjali Biswas 1:27:54

1+ y ago1:27:54

1:27:54

In our 5th episode of Season 3, we explore the rich and diverse dance cultures of the Northeast region of India, and how they intersect with concepts of sacrality, sociality, and the State. We are joined by Dr. Debanjali Biswas, who is an early career researcher in Performance Studies and Social Anthropology. She writes to critically engage with so…

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TCN- Sporting Dreams: Exploring the Policies and Governance of Northeast- Mr. Nilanjan Dutta 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

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Welcome to fourth episode of The Chicken-Neck Podcast, where we take a closer look at the role of media in the world of sports. In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Nilanjan Dutta, who has had a long and illustrious career as the Director of Media and spokesperson for the All India Football Federation. We begin our conversation by discussing the c…

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200. The One Thing You Need so Self-Care Stops Feeling Impossible (And BIG Announcement!) 37:08

1+ y ago37:08

37:08

Oooh, the burden of self-care!…it’s such an oxymoron, right?? Self-care is supposed to be relaxing, but trying to fit it into my life used to totally stress me out! What I used to think (and what you might believe, too) is that in order to make self-care doable, what I needed was more TIME. The problem is, more time is hard to come by…I have yet to…

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TCN- Taking Stock of Assamese Film Industry- Mr. Utpal Borpujari 1:07:23

1+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 3 of The Chicken-Neck Podcast. Today we're joined by Mr. Utpal Borpujari, who is an National award winning filmmaker and critic having been awarded the National Film Award twice in both roles. In this episode, we talk to him about his journey from being a journalist to donning the hat of filmmaking. He has been …

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199. Solve YOUR Staffing Shortage 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

28:54

Are you chronically understaffed? If so, how are you holding up? Whether you’re concerned, furious, or somewhere in between, today I’m going to help you see that hope isn’t lost. Join me in this episode to solve your staffing shortage, starting with the one staff member you’re responsible for – you.By Abby Sanchez, Nurse Self-care

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TCN - Taking Stock of Assam's Rural Economy- Dr. Rajib Sutradhar 1:00:49

1+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

This episode features Team Chicken Neck in conversation with Dr. Rajib Sutradhar, who currently works as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the School of Social Sciences, Christ University Bangalore. Dr. Sutradhar has written extensively on several economic aspects relating to Assam over the years, especially on cold storages, food prices, supp…

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TCN- Culture, Politics, & History of Early Modern Brahmaputra Valley- Samyak Ghosh 1:18:02

1+ y ago1:18:02

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Dr. Samyak Ghosh a Ph.D. from Columbia University, is a cultural historian of premodern South Asia. His geographical area of research includes the present-day northeast of India, Indo-Tibetan borderlands, and the Eastern Himalayan Region. He was awarded the Kumkum Chatterjee Memorial Award in Indian History and the Junior Research Fellowship by the…

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RIP: Jeremiah Green 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

Jeremiah Green, drummer for Modest Mouse, passed away 12/31/2022 of cancer. This is a re-post of our conversation from 2017. We at The Trap Set are sending love to Jeremiah's family, bandmates, and many friends around the world.

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TCN- Understanding Judicial Approach to Environmental Protection- Debajit Das 52:52

2y ago52:52

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In our 11th episode of Season 2, we are joined by Mr. Debajit Das, an advocate at Gauhati High Court. He has been a front-runner of environmental litigation in Northeast India. In this episode, we spoke to Mr. Das on the importance of judicial intervention in environmental issues, in light of the Dehing-Patkai Illegal Coal Mining case as well as th…

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304: Patricia Brennan 45:37

2y ago45:37

45:37

Patricia Brennan is an improvisatory mallet percussionist who as been hailed as one of the instrument's new leaders. As a sidewoman, she's worked with artists such as Mary Halvorson, Matt Mitchell, and John Hollenbeck. Her solo debut, Maquishti, released by Valley of Search Records was included on the New York Times 10 best Jazz albums of 2021. Thi…

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RIP: Viola Smith 42:50

2y ago42:50

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This week, we're revisiting our 2017 conversation with the fantastic Viola Smith, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 107. We'll be back next week with a new episode.

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303: Nate Smith 50:08

2y ago50:08

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Over the last two decades, Nate Smith has emerged as one of his generation's most innovative drummers. His unique style marries a deep, earthy sense of time with cerebral adventurousness. Nate has backed artists such as Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, and Brittany Howard; and in recent years he has come into his own as a composer and bandleader. This ep…

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302: Rick Allen (Def Leppard) 48:41

2y ago48:41

48:41

Rick Allen's driving, tuneful style propelled Def Leppard to massive popularity during the 80s and early 90s. The band recently released its twelfth studio album, Diamond Star Halos. Rick met with Joe in Beverly Hills to discuss his forty year career, and the life that informed it.

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TCN- The Story of Nagaland- Jelle J.P. Wouters 57:02

2y ago57:02

57:02

In our 10th ep. of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Jelle J.P. Wouters, who is an author and a social anthropologist, currently teaches at Department of Social Sciences at Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan. Previously he taught at Sikkim Central University and was a visiting faculty at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany. Over the years, he ha…

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187. How to Become a Rockstar Nurse – Live Coaching with a BNS Member 29:11

2y ago29:11

29:11

That fact you’re listening to the Thriving Nurse podcast tells me quite clearly, you aren’t aiming to be a mediocre nurse. No, your goal is to be excellent. To go above and beyond. To be a rockstar. And while it may feel like there are too many roadblocks in your way for you to achieve stellar nurse status, your goal is actually much closer than yo…

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RIP: Mimi Parker (Low) 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

Mimi Parker--best known as drummer, vocalist, and co-founder of the band Low--passed away on November 5th after a battle with cancer. Here is Joe's conversation with Mimi, originally released in June, 2017.

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RIP: DH Peligro (Dead Kennedys) 31:48

2y ago31:48

31:48

DH Peligro, best known as the drummer of Dead Kennedys, died in an accidental fall at his home in Los Angeles on 10/28/2022. Here is Joe's conversation with DH, originally released in November, 2015.

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186. 3 Reasons to Stop DIY-ing Your Emotional Health 37:28

2y ago37:28

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You’ve got grit, you’re resourceful…but that doesn’t mean you need to do everything on your own. While I occasionally try my hand at DIY-ing around my house, you better believe I’d jump at the opportunity to bring Joanna Gaines in to work her magic. And if you want a jaw-dropping transformation in your job, energy level, and happiness, getting expe…

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301: Questlove 1:30:28

2y ago1:30:28

1:30:28

We return from hiatus with Academy Award-winning filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur Questlove, in what Questlove calls, “the best, most open interview I’ve ever given in my life." Joe and Questlove discuss mental health, race, religion, vulnerability, self love, the hip hop ethos (“Hustle, survive. Hustle, survive.”), J Dilla, and more!…

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300: Joe Wong Interviewed by Jon Wurster 1:13:35

2y ago1:13:35

1:13:35

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, The Trap Set is back for Episode 300. Following the tradition of our previous centennial episodes, Joe is interviewed by a former guest--this time Jon Wurster (Bob Mould, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats, The Best Show). We at The Trap Set would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of our guests and you--our li…

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181. Fed Up with Coworkers for Not Helping 22:11

2y ago22:11

22:11

You’re rushing around from patient to patient, answering call bells, running to bed alarms…and then you look over and see your coworker hanging out on her phone. Ever happened to you? If you’re feeling annoyed with that one coworker who never seems to recognize when everyone else is drowning, don’t miss this episode. While I can’t force your cowork…

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(BNS EP.2)Bonjay and Solomon Show We Back!! 54:27

2y ago54:27

54:27

We are officially back, promise more consistency with the content. We hope this will do a pleasant return! We cover topics from Covid-19, current American standing, Civil War within America, etc..

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TCN- Decluttering the Role of a Parliamentarian in Policy-Making- Pradyut Bordoloi 57:15

2y ago57:15

57:15

In our 9th episode, we are joined by Mr. Pradyut Bordoloi, an Indian Politician from the state of Assam, currently serving as a Member of Parliament for Nowgong constituency. He served as an MLA of Margherita for three consecutive terms in 2001, 2006 & 2011. In this episode, we briefly discuss his journey as a politician - wherein he has held signi…

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172. Your Perfect Nursing Job is Out There 20:59

2y ago20:59

20:59

Have you given up on finding your perfect nursing job? Or maybe your search continues, but you don’t really believe it’s possible to find what you’re looking for? In this episode, I’ll reveal the secret to finding your ideal job…and the funny thing is, you may have already scrolled passed the job posting a dozen times without realizing it – that en…

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166. Make Nursing Less Hard on Yourself 17:54

2y ago17:54

17:54

Is each shift a struggle? If your job feels challenging, I got you…and don’t worry, I’m not going to try to convince you it’s easy. But though there are challenges to being a nurse, there are ways we can make it easier on ourselves. Join me in this episode and I’ll help you find the “easy” in nursing, so you don’t miss it. Ready to lighten your loa…

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TCN- The Eastmojo Story- Karma Paljor 49:11

2y ago49:11

49:11

In our 8th episode, we are joined by Mr. Karma Paljor, who is an award-winning Indian journalist and entrepreneur who co-founded Atvi Infotainment, a content creation company, in 2018. The business verticals include EastMojo.com, a digital news website that reports extensively on northeast India to bring out the lesser-known stories of life in this…

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TCN - Covering and Uncovering the North East - Tora Agarwala 1:04:00

2y ago1:04:00

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In our 7th episode, we are joined by Ms. Tora Agarwala, a journalist with The Indian Express. Ms. Agarwala has been covering and writing on various issues concerning the Northeast for years. In this episode, we talk to her about various aspects of modern-day journalism, her own experiences of covering for a national media house, the various interes…

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TCN- The Many Stories of Assam Through Mrinal Talukdar 1:18:29

2+ y ago1:18:29

1:18:29

In our 6th episode, we are joined by Mr. Mrinal Talukdar, a revered senior journalist, award-winning documentary filmmaker, author, and a farmer at heart. In this episode, we briefly discuss his journey as a journalist as well as his passion for writing on the contemporary social history of Assam. We discuss his work, some of which addresses signif…

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TCN- Unlocking Northeast: Maritime Policy & Governance- Ms. Pratnashree Basu 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

48:52

In our 5th episode of Season 2, we are joined by Ms. Pratnashree Basu, an Associate Fellow at Observer Research Foundation, Kolkata, with the Strategic Studies and Maritime Initiative. Ms. Basu is an expert on "Maritime Geopolitics: Indo-Pacific & South China Sea". In this episode, we speak to Ms. Basu on aspects of maritime governance and policy d…

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RIP: Gabe Serbian 29:31

2+ y ago29:31

29:31

On Saturday, April 30th, Gabe Serbian died one day shy of his 45th birthday. Here's Joe's 2016 conversation with Gabe. If you're in a postion to help, please consider donating to Gabe's family here: https://gofund.me/f39cf17d https://gofund.me/f39cf17dhttps://gofund.me/f39cf17d

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TCN- Understanding Flood and Water Management in Northeast- Dr. Manabendra Saharia 46:24

2+ y ago46:24

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In our fourth episode of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Manabendra Saharia, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology. Prof. Saharia is an expert on Flood Forecasting, Land Surface Modelling, Radar and Satellite Precipitation, Statistics, and Machine Learning, Human Computation. In this epis…

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TCN-Part 2- The Story of Many Partitions in Northeast- Dr. Binayak Dutta 37:35

2+ y ago37:35

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In our third episode of Season 2, we are joined by Prof. (Dr.) Binayak Dutta, an Assistant Professor of History at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Dutta about the various aspects of India's Partition in the Northeastern part. The discussion encompasses not only the historical aspect of par…

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TCN - Part 1-The Story of Many Partitions in Northeast - Dr. Binayak Dutta 38:43

2+ y ago38:43

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In our third episode of Season 2, we are joined by Prof. (Dr.) Binayak Dutta, an Assistant Professor of History at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Dutta about the various aspects of India's Partition in the Northeastern part. The discussion encompasses not only the historical aspect of par…

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TCN- Decluttering Inter-State Border Disputes in the Northeast- Dr. Pushpita Das 43:24

2+ y ago43:24

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In our second episode of Season 2, we are joined by Dr. Pushpita Das, who is a Research Fellow and Coordinator of the Internal Security Centre at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. At IDSA she has been studying India’s approach towards the management of its international borders. She has been co-op…

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RIP: Howard Grimes, RIP 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

The great Memphis-based drummer, Howard Grimes, died at the age of 80 last week. Here's Joe's 2015 conversation with Howard, a true original whose ingenious artistry will inspire generations to come.

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