Best India Watson Podcasts (2024)

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Activist Sam Daley-Harris on Transformational Advocacy 36:54

3h ago36:54

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Activist, author, and nonprofit founder Sam Daley-Harris has been using and training people on transformational advocacy for almost 50 years and is optimistic about America’s future. “With transformational advocacy, you're trained, encouraged, and succeed at doing things as an advocate you never thought you could do, like meeting with a member of C…

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meaning and purpose of when life gives you lemons 14:48

8d ago14:48

14:48

Hello friends! In this episode I explain my rebranding for this podcast. To me, I truly love podcasting I have just always struggled to be consistent with it, and this being something I started 4 years ago, I dont want to give up on my passion project. I am so invested in self help, so I want to give everyone a clear idea on the purpose and the mea…

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Accion’s Michael Schlein on an Inclusive Economy 42:40

14d ago42:40

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Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, talks about how his nonprofit is providing access to financial systems for people all over the world who currently do not have access to tools like bank accounts, loans, or digital financial transactions. “Two billion people are left out of and poorly served by the global financial system. Their lives a…

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The surprising results of India’s election 28:49

14d ago28:49

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On June 4, results came in from the largest democratic election in history. Over 640 million people voted in India’s election, which took place at over one million polling places across the country over the course of six weeks. Many predicted that India’s prime minister Nerandra Modi and his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would dominate th…

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A former police officer (and public health expert) on the opioid crisis and public safety 17:57

29d ago17:57

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For this week’s show, we’re sharing an episode of “Humans in Public Health,” a podcast from The Brown School of Public Health. It makes a great follow-up to our episode earlier this month about Rhode Island’s first-in-the-nation legally approved proposal for a safe injection site (also known as an overdose prevention center) and how such programs w…

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Mayors Broome and Parker on the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger 28:30

28d ago28:30

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Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mayor Mattie Parker of Fort Worth, Texas are Chair and Vice-Chair of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a bipartisan alliance of almost 400 mayors from across the country. “I think the first thing that the Alliance capitalizes on is a firm understanding that the most powerful thing …

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What should the Supreme Court’s role in our politics be? 35:57

1M ago35:57

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At the Watson Institute, the beginning of summer means commencement festivities, moving trucks, and bittersweet goodbyes. In American politics, the beginning of summer means something very different: the approach of the Supreme Court's summer recess and, with it, the handing down of the Court’s final decisions from this term. This year’s cases will…

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Madhumita Murgia on the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence in our daily lives 25:58

1M ago25:58

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In her new book 'Code Dependent', Madhumita Murgia brings voices and stories of people from across the world to describe how AI is impacting our work, our health, our body, and our freedom in various ways. Murgia, who is the artificial intelligence editor of the Financial Times in the UK, tells Divya Shekhar that while AI is still considered as a f…

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Intel India: Innovating and Transforming the Technology. 3:56

1M ago3:56

3:56

In the face of the fast-changing digital landscape, Intel stands up as the frontrunner worldwide in semiconductor technology, initiating innovations and influencing the future of computing.By Angelina Watson

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Breaking the Barriers and Shaping Narratives with Sarah Lazow 4:36

1M ago4:36

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In the entertainment world, Sarah Lazow is a name that conjures up images of determination and artistic skills. She has broken gender stereotypes to become an exemplary role model to aspiring producers, especially women. Throughout her more than ten-year career, Lazow has not only torn down walls but also changed people’s views of female producers,…

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Gauri Devidayal and Pankaj Jethwani Fight Child Hunger in India 33:42

1M ago33:42

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India’s children are hungry. Gauri Devidayal, Co-Founder and Director of The Food Matters Group, and Pankaj Jethwani, physician and Executive VP at W Health Ventures, are working to solve that problem. Devidayal is using her platform to draw attention and funding to the cause while Jethwani is helps run holistic nutrition programs. “I think India's…

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How American firearms fuel violence in Mexico 34:03

1M ago34:03

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Mexico, like the United States, has a gun violence problem. It has one of the highest murder rates in the world, and most of those murders come from firearms. In 2019, for example, almost 70% of the country's 35,000 murders involved firearms. But unlike the U.S., Mexico doesn’t have tens of thousands of licensed firearms dealers. It has two. So how…

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Making Every Moment Special with Same Day Flower Delivery in the UAE 3:35

2M ago3:35

3:35

Flowers provide a touch of tenderness and beauty to every occasion, making them exceptionally unique. For individuals looking to add that extra something to any occasion, same-day flower delivery services have grown in popularity in the bustling cities of the UAE. Visit here: https://flowerstouae.com/flower-delivery-uae…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Charles Watson on Preventing Child Hunger 44:59

2M ago44:59

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Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café, talks about how the restaurant industry is uniquely positioned to make a difference on child hunger. “The American consumer is demanding and one of the things that they're demanding - which is good - is purpose,” says Watson. “[They’ll] give you their money… but [they] also want to see that you're givi…

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For businesses, sustainability should be a leadership challenge, not a cost problem: Rajeev Peshawaria 29:38

2M ago29:38

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In a world where ESG (environment, social, governance) is often reduced to box-ticking and greenwashing by businesses, Rajeev Peshawaria believes that sustainability is a leadership challenge, and entrepreneurs and CEOs should instill the culture of accountability top-down. In his new book Sustainable Sustainability: Why ESG is Not Enough, Peshawar…

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Harm reduction, overdose prevention, and the future of treating America’s overdose epidemic 35:05

2M ago35:05

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In February of this year, Providence became the first city in America to approve opening a state-sanctioned overdose prevention center. Sometimes known as safe injection sites, these are facilities where people can bring illegal drugs and consume them under the supervision of trained volunteers and health professionals. It’s one of the boldest expe…

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How two-time world champion Shane Watson overcame fear and retrained his mind to play the short ball 26:58

2M ago26:58

26:58

The two-time World Cup-winning Australian all-rounder talks to Divya Shekhar and Kathakali Chanda about his new book The Winner’s Mindset. He talks about a tragedy that triggered a fear of the short ball, how he overcame his anxiety, why it’s important to train the mind, and what he wants to do next after a successful career as a cricketer and now …

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A new history of the Sandinista Revolution 42:47

2M ago42:47

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In the 1970s in Nicaragua, left-wing rebels, calling themselves the Sandinista National Liberation Front, fought to overthrow their country’s dictator. It worked. The Sandinistas led a coalition that took over the government in July 1979, in what became known as the Sandinista Revolution. However, within a few years, the Sandinistas faced a violent…

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Jamila Robinson on Bon Appétit, Food Culture, and Sustainability 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Jamila Robinson, the new Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appétit, discusses her vision for the magazine and more broadly how food can be a powerful force for good in the world. “I'm very curious about how other people experience food and how food drives culture for other people, and that curiosity allows for other people to feel seen, and so it also changes…

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Has India resisted timely financial sector reforms? Rajrishi Singhal weighs in 26:35

3M ago26:35

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In his book 'Slip, Stitch and Stumble', senior journalist Rajrishi Singhal takes a broad-scope look into the evolution of financial sector reforms in India. From Manmohan Singh's landmark July 1991 Union Budget speech to the current complicated relationship between fintech companies and regulations, the book takes stock of the various events, stake…

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Stacy Dean and Zee Zaidoff on Fighting Summer Hunger 50:54

3M ago50:54

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Well before the school year ends for American children , advocates like USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean and Hawaii-based consumer advocate and substance abuse counselor Zahava “Zee” Zaidoff are planning how to feed kids over the summer. “The experience of hunger, in and of itself, is a terrible thin…

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What happened to the ‘American dream’? 32:24

3M ago32:24

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Here’s a depressing fact: it takes longer to travel from Boston to Los Angeles today than it did 50 years ago. Getting to the airport, getting through the airport, the flight itself — just about every part of the process takes longer than it once did. According to New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt, this is just one example of the stagnat…

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Former P&G India CEO Gurcharan Das on life, leadership and doing business in challenging times 26:38

3M ago26:38

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Gurcharan Das believes that reliving your life is better than living it. In his memoir Another Sort of Freedom, he reflects on 80 years of his life. The author talks to Divya Shekhar about how he fled his home during the Partition, stumbled through various academic disciplines—from engineering and literature to philosophy and Sanskrit—survived doin…

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From Black Lives Matter to January 6, how ‘Black grief’ and ‘white grievance’ shape our politics 33:28

3M ago33:28

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The last decade has seen the growth of two political movements that appear diametrically opposed: the Black Lives Matter movement and the rise of Donald Trump. But as our guest on this episode explains, these two movements are linked, and can only be understood together. On this episode, Dan Richards talks with political scientist Juliet Hooker abo…

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Alicia Kennedy and Katherine Miller Demand Food Justice 44:27

3M ago44:27

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Food and culture writer Alicia Kennedy and chef advocacy trainer and Table81 founder Katherine Miller discuss food justice and how we can make important improvements in our food system. “We operate with this idea that we should be able to have any [food] we want whenever we want it, at whatever price that we wanna pay for it,” says Miller. “It's an…

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Vijay Govindarajan on fusion strategy and why India should focus on high value manufacturing 31:28

4M ago31:28

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To compete in the new age, companies need to fuse the physical and digital to create value, says Vijay Govindarajan. The Coxe distinguished professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, his new book Fusion Strategy is all about how companies need to use technology and real-time data to turbocharge their products, strategies and cus…

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Daron Babcock on Redesigning Our Future for Social Equity REDUX 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Daron Babcock, CEO of Bonton Farms located in a low-income neighborhood in South Dallas. Bonton Farms is one of the largest urban farms in the United States and its programs are addressing a variety of barriers residents face including housing, education, nutrition, and economic self-sufficiency. “[Systemic inequity] is built on the faulty idea tha…

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Mark and Carrie Special: 2024 Primaries, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, what’s next for the UK’s Labour Party 29:14

4M ago29:14

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We’ve got a lot of exciting new Trending Globally episodes coming up in the next few weeks and months, but this week we’re sharing an episode of another podcast from the Watson Institute: Mark and Carrie. The show is hosted by political economist Mark Blyth and political scientist Carrie Nordlund. On each episode, they discuss, debate and, occasion…

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Former Tata Motors CEO Ravi Kant on the merits of leading from the back 22:37

4M ago22:37

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We’ve heard about the popular phrase “leading from the front”. It means taking the lead in making decisions and showing people the way. But Ravi Kant, former vice chairman and CEO of Tata Motors, is of the belief that business leaders should no longer aspire to lead from the front, but instead, aim to lead from the back. Why does he say that? What …

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Ukraine is ‘on the ropes’ two years after Russia’s invasion. What’s next for the Russia-Ukraine War? 29:32

4M ago29:32

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February 24, 2024, marks two years since the beginning of the War in Ukraine. In the war’s first year, Russia’s assault on Ukraine shook the West, while Ukraine's defense of the territory captivated the world. While no less deadly or consequential, the war's second year has looked very different. The war has become a stalemate on the battlefield, a…

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Jimmy Chen and Ofek Lavian Leverage Tech to Feed Hungry People 41:04

4M ago41:04

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Jimmy Chen, founder/CEO of Propel and Ofek Lavian, founder/CEO of Forage, explain how they are harnessing the power of technology to ensure more people can easily access government food benefits. “We believe that well-fed people have many problems, but hungry people have only one,” saysk Lavian. Both companies make it easier for people to access an…

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on her new book about Sudha and Narayana Murthy 38:57

5M ago38:57

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Sudha and Narayana Murthy are no doubt icons of our generation. But when so much is known about their life already, what can you possibly write that seems new to readers? And when the subjects of your book are your primary sources, how can you avoid being hagiographical? In this conversation with Divya Shekhar, celebrated author Chitra Banerjee Div…

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The origins of America's separate and unequal schools 27:43

5M ago27:43

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In the United States, inequality along the lines of race in education is such a persistent issue that it often fails to make headlines. COVID-19 brought it back to the front of the nation’s consciousness as evidence mounted that nonwhite students were experiencing roughly twice as much learning loss as their white counterparts. Yet, as our guest on…

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Thomas Kostigen on the Environmental Impacts of “Cool Food” 38:51

5M ago38:51

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Bestselling author Thomas Kostigen talks about climate change and specifically how we can all decrease our carbon footprints by making different food choices. “If we were to embrace more types of food rather than what is just basically pushed upon us by the food system, then we might have a chance to change things in a bigger way,” he says. ““It is…

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Gretchen Morgenson and Josh Rosner on how private equity can plunder the economy 32:22

5M ago32:22

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In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner, managing director of Graham Fisher and Co., talk about their book These are the Plunderers: How PE runs and wrecks America. The book is a well-researched critique of how private equity firms in the US that specialise in buying companies, load them with debt and…

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Hungry Children in Our Midst 19:19

5M ago19:19

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The pain and suffering children in poverty endure, is a choice. NOT their choice, not their parents’ choice, but a policy choice made by politicians in Washington DC. In this very special episode of Add Passion and Stir, we will examine the plight of the millions of American children who live in poverty and struggle with hunger. We provide a 360o v…

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How backlash came to define American politics, and what it means for the future of public policy 35:49

5M ago35:49

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Backlash is hardly a new political force — since America’s founding, change has often been driven by citizens mobilizing in opposition to policies, programs, or social movements. But recently, as our guest on this episode explains, backlash movements have come to dominate our politics in unprecedented ways. He argues that to build a more stable and…

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The Fight for Equity 41:14

6M ago41:14

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In this very special episode of Add Passion and Stir, we are going to talk about challenges and solutions in the fight for equity in America. We found three incredibly compelling stories that address the solvable problem of inequity in all its forms in the United States. We will hear from Bonton Farms CEO Daron Babcock, Investigative Journalist Ald…

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