Best Libelle Podcasts (2024)

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NEET disaster underscores all that’s wrong with India’s entrance exam system 9:19

3h ago9:19

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The latest controversy over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET, shows how broken India’s entrance exam system is. Paper leaks and corruption are common, calling into question the effectiveness of the process and where it leaves aspirants. So routine is the leak of papers and release of incorrect results that they ha…

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Episode 1: Do You Feel the Need to Yell Again? 33:55

3d ago33:55

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Welcome to The Deposition, a dramatic reading of the public record transcript of Elon Musk’s deposition in full. We promise: this is really real, a real thing that happened in a real lawsuit that exists in real life, word for word – with the addition of some actor editorialization. In this episode, we enter the virtual Zoom court of law, hear Elon …

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What the f**k is happening in Canada? 1:29:51

2h ago1:29:51

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In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with fellow Canadian and ex-Vancouver-dweller, Jason James, about not fitting in, why Vancouverites are so depressed, why Canada can’t seem to keep up, what the climate change response is really about, and more. Jason James now lives in Alberta and is the host of the Brave New Normal podcast. The Same Drugs is …

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What lies beneath the tussle over Birsa Munda’s legacy? 11:30

5d ago11:30

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Birsa Munda, the legendary tribal rebel who died more than 120 years ago, is at the center of a heated political battle. Sangh Parivar outfits are using his memory to co-opt Adivasi identities into the saffron fold while demanding that tribals who have converted to ‘non-indigenous’ religions, such as Christianity, be excluded from the Scheduled Tri…

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Andrew Doyle on the enduring appeal of authoritarianism 1:25:28

6d ago1:25:28

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Andrew Doyle is a journalist, playwright, comedian, and host of Free Speech Nation on GB News. He is the author of Free Speech And Why It Matters and The New Puritans: How the Religion of Social Justice Captured the Western World. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with him about free speech, democracy, why authoritarianism remains so appealing …

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‘$5.8 bn in impact investing last year, 40% growth over 3 years’ 31:46

8d ago31:46

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Impact investing, which aims to achieve positive social or environmental results alongside financial returns, is considered a big opportunity in India. Impact funds usually earn a market rate of return, which flies in the face of the belief that investing in social or environmental priorities is important but not profitable. Avishek Gupta, MD and C…

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Why do exit polls get it wrong so often? 7:54

12d ago7:54

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There are several structural problems with the way exit polls are conducted in India – from inadequate sample sizes to the blending of irrelevant historical data into the projection, an improper understanding of the demographics, voters withholding their true choices from researchers and many more. Also, inadequate budgets mean pollsters cut corner…

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Carolyn Burjoski was censored and libeled after speaking up about gender identity books in school libraries 1:07:11

13d ago1:07:11

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Meghan Murphy speaks with Carolyn Burjoski, an elementary school teacher with the Waterloo Region District who spoke out about the culling of books from school libraries and the addition of books about “trans kids” and other inappropriate themes. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-supported podcast. Please consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Coming July 4th: The Deposition 1:00

18d ago1:00

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Coming July 4th, 2024: A dramatic reading of the entire Elon Musk deposition, in full, for real. On March 27th, 2024, Elon Musk was deposed in a defamation lawsuit filed by Ben Brody, who Musk twote about speculating Brody was a disguised federal agent in a “false flag” situation (he was not, obviously). Musk and his lawyer, Alex Spiro, attempted t…

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India’s roads are among the most unsafe in the world, so how do we change that? 8:27

19d ago8:27

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The data shows that India’s roads are among the most unsafe in the world. In 2022, more than 4.6 lakh accidents were reported in which 1.68 lakh people lost their lives and nearly 4 lakh were injured. The impact of accidents is felt well beyond the tragedy itself – the economic loss alone is equivalent to 3.18% of the GDP, or Rs 8.17 lakh crore in …

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Bridget Phetasy on the 90s, marriage, divorce, and becoming a mom 1:47:19

19d ago1:47:19

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Meghan Murphy speaks with writer and comedian, ⁠Bridget Phetasy⁠, about moving to Texas, becoming a mom, why divorce is bad for kids, the 90s, and more. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-supported podcast. Please consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠supporting us with a donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, beco⁠ming⁠ a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Can digital lending become the norm? 5:57

26d ago5:57

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It is estimated that India’s digital lending market will grow to an astounding $515 billion by 2030. While there are serious challenges such as data privacy and predatory practices, the RBI has stepped in to protect consumers. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios

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'From blood donation to transfusion, the entire chain is full of gaps' 38:20

29d ago38:20

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An estimated 12,000 Indians die every day due to blood shortage. What’s more, access to safe blood is not a given in the country. As we observe Blood Donor Day on June 14, India has a great gap to bridge when it comes to blood safety and supply. Anubha Taneja Mukherjee, Member Secretary of the Thalassemia Patient Advocacy Group and a respected voic…

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Workplace burnout has reached epidemic levels 4:37

1M ago4:37

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A new survey shows that India tops the world in workplace burnout, with 59% of respondents reporting symptoms. While a range of factors – from the competitive job market to urban stress – can be blamed, burnout can have worrying physical and emotional impacts. The social stigma around mental health doesn’t help either. Focusing on work-life balance…

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Disparity report underscores gender pay gap in India 5:51

1M ago5:51

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India rose eight places to 127 out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2023. But it’s still worse off than even Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan at 103. Among the many factors pulling India down, from educational attainment to political empowerment, is the gender pay gap. Please listen to the latest episode …

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What generic drugs mean to India 6:12

2M ago6:12

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Generic drugs are a great way of making healthcare more affordable to those who really need it. They are becoming increasingly popular and seem to have strong government backing. However, doctors claim that they being arm-twisted into prescribing them even when there are questions about their quality endangering patient safety. Please listen to the…

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‘Being born a Hindu, I have a responsibility to tell the story of Muslims’ 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

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I came across a musical Daastangoi performance, ‘Jo Dooba So Paar’, by chance. And it showed me how the arts can bring people together. It’s much needed, especially in these times of great social fissures. The show embodied the message of harmony that the intertwined lives of Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusrau delivered and reminded us that communi…

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'My name is Victoria, I work for OnlyFans, and I hate myself' 46:41

2M ago46:41

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Victoria Sinis went from working in marketing to recruiting for OnlyFans, before coming to a point where she felt like she couldn’t live with herself anymore. She quit and began speaking the truth about OnlyFans — warning young women and girls to stay out of the industry. Meghan Murphy speaks with her about her experience working for the agency, th…

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Women tourists don’t feel safe in India; why we need to change that 7:59

2M ago7:59

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The recent gangrape of a Brazilian tourist in Jharkhand underscores why India suffers from a serious perception problem. Several foreign governments have issued advisories to women tourists asking them to be careful while travelling in India. Tourism industry leaders have also demanded greater safety measures. As women travellers leave scathing rev…

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Overcoming anxiety, dating for life, and keeping the sleep paralysis demons away, with Adam B. Coleman 2:04:07

2M ago2:04:07

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Adam B. Coleman is a writer, the author of Black Victim To Black Victor, host of the Breaking Bread podcast, and the Founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with him about escaping the victimhood mentality, how single parenthood can harm kids, dating with intention, the importance of traveling alone, what faith mean…

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Ages behind, India finally enters the race for lithium 5:07

2M ago5:07

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India is a late starter in the quest for lithium as it transitions towards new-age energy. It has picked up five lithium blocks for mining in Argentina and is looking for more across the world. If it has to reduce its dependence on China for lithium and to catch up with it, India will need to pick up pace not just in mining but also processing of t…

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Income inequality worse now than during the Raj 6:35

2M ago6:35

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The top 1% of Indians earns 22.6% of the national income and holds 40.1% of the wealth. This inequality is among the worst in the world, finds a recent study. This ‘Billionaire Raj’ has been pronounced since Narendra Modi came to power, the report said, and is founded on “an authoritarian government with centralisation of decision-making power, cou…

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‘Great opportunity for urban startups to partner with rural micro-entrepreneurs’ 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Micro-entrepreneurship can be one of the solutions to poverty and a means of sustainable income generation in developing countries like India. Central and state governments have launched several programmes to aid micro-entrepreneurship but has enough been done and what more is needed to raise income and employment levels, especially in rural India?…

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America has turned the working class into second class citizens 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

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In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women, about elite disdain for the working class, the way the working class have been undermined in America, and how they lost access to the American Dream. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-supporte…

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How a widening Middle East conflict would affect India 7:30

3M ago7:30

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If the Iran-Israel conflagration expands into a regional conflict, it would affect India on multiple levels – from energy security to input costs of various industries, inflation and stock prices, not to mention strategic interests. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios

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Liberal feminism's lies, with Helen Roy 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

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In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Helen Roy about good marriages, the ways modern liberal feminism has failed women, how to date better, male hypocrisy and more. Helen is a staff writer at The Blaze, the host of Girlboss, Interrupted and publisher of Ladies' Late Rome Journal on Substack. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-sup…

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The rise and rise of cancer in India 8:07

3M ago8:07

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A recent report warns that India is on its way to becoming the “cancer capital of the world”. While tobacco and alcohol abuse remain among the major drivers, artificial preservatives, junk food, cellphone towers, food adulteration and exposure to pollutants are leading causes too. The solution spans not just more screening facilities but also great…

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Is TikTok the end of the world? Will Gen Z rebel against online everything? Is there an ok way to use dating apps? 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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Katherine Dee is something of an internet archivist. She publishes Default Wisdom, writing about online subcultures you’ve never heard of as well as AI boyfriends, dating advice, and girl boss feminism. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with her about using dating apps in a non-horrible way, whether TikTok is the worst thing in the world (and w…

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What is the Indus Waters Treaty and why does it matter? 8:04

3M ago8:04

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Signed in 1960, the Indus Waters Treaty gives India control over the Ravi, Sutlej and Beas rivers, while Pakistan manages the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. Now, as populations burgeon and climate control wreaks havoc on water resources, India says the treaty must be renegotiated. The Indus Basin aquifer is the second-most stressed in the world but on i…

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What Does It Really Mean To Be Inclusive? How The Power of Unity Beats Cancel Culture Every Time 37:47

3M ago37:47

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In this episode inclusion and belonging specialist, Sarah Barley McMullen, previously a lecturer and the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Derby University, joins Alex to look at the complex landscape of identity, discrimination, and the power of unity. And being able to legitimately challenge without fear of an aggressive response. We tackle the cri…

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‘Right wing knows that if you create an artificial grievance, you can rule forever’ 1:03:26

3M ago1:03:26

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The rise of right-wing nationalism and intense polarisation is defining political debates and electoral outcomes across the world. So, many believe that the outcome of the US and Indian elections will be make or break for global democracy. What does the hard swing towards the right mean for all of us? Rohit Tripathi, a policy advocate on a wide ran…

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Kellie-Lynn Pirie transitioned to escape her trauma, and found only regret 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Kellie-Lynn Pirie, formerly Kenneth Anderson, is a BC-based detransitioner and the founder of Detrans Alliance Canada. After suffering unimaginable trauma as a child, fighting addiction, and seeking escape from her sexualized female body, she decided she would be happier and better off “as a man.” After getting a double mastectomy, a hysterectomy, …

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Lack of access to safe water is a burgeoning crisis 7:33

3M ago7:33

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Unsafe, contaminated water is killing millions of Indians and dragging down the economy. There is a desperate need to clean and conserve our water sources, and for policies that ensure sustainable use of the world’s most precious resource. India has 16% of the world’s population crammed into a landmass that’s one-third the size of the US. What’s wo…

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Why is India’s food system under severe stress? 12:45

4M ago12:45

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India has more land under cultivation than any other country and is among the leaders in the production of rice, spices, milk, eggs and wheat. Yet, our food system is under immense pressure. It faces many challenges, ranging from depleting natural resources to climate change, fragmented land holdings and increasing urbanisation. Meanwhile, populati…

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Stand Up Comedy. Taboo Topics or Fair Game? 41:01

4M ago41:01

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Stand Up Comedy. Taboo Topics or Fair Game? This episode explores (amongst other and many things) how comedy has changed over the years. Are there lines that cannot be crossed? is pushing the envelope still acceptable? What happens when a superfan crosses the line and what happens when heckles go too far? Ever wondered about the laughs and pitfalls…

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'This is pure authoritarianism': The Online Harms Act threatens to usher in fascism in Canada 53:15

4M ago53:15

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The Liberal Party’s Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) was tabled at the end of February, proposing to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to qualify online “hate speech” as discrimination. If passed, individuals would gain the ability to file anonymous complaints against other Canadians for engaging in speech they consider to be hateful on social media.…

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What does the GN Saibaba case say about the state of India? 11:06

4M ago11:06

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Professor GN Saibaba is finally free. But not before his severe disability was tested by horrifying conditions and treatment in jail. His acquittal is a significant blow for human rights and freedom but there are way too many political prisoners still in jail for anyone to celebrate. And they are in jail because the state fears the truth coming out…

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'They are perfectly healthy kids' — WPATH's reckless treatment of so-called 'trans kids' revealed 1:19:00

4M ago1:19:00

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Last week, leaked files from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), considered the “leading global transgender healthcare body,” revealed that the clinicians who shape how so-called “gender medicine” is regulated and practiced around the world have been blatantly and knowingly ignoring medical ethics and informed consent…

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‘When business leaders prioritise mental health, it sends a powerful message’ 26:22

4M ago26:22

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Stress levels in the workplace are through the roof, with a high proportion of the workforce reporting mental health issues. This often results in ailments such as depression, heart attacks and strokes. The megood news is that businesses are acting to mitigate what many believe is a crisis. Abha Dandekar, founder of Elephant in the Room, set up to …

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As India-China rivalry grows, so will the significance of the Maldives 6:44

4M ago6:44

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India’s relationship with the Maldives has had several twists and turns. The latest diplomatic impasse, in the backdrop of China’s rising influence in the archipelago, could have a significant impact on India’s trade and maritime security. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.By Ideabrew Studios

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The Arts Guardians. Curating An Incredible Cultural Heritage & Future 47:58

4M ago47:58

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To mark International Women’s Day, we have a very special Eden PResents podcast episode to share with you. Our two guests this week are Stephanie Sirr MBE, Chief Executive of the world-renowned Nottingham Playhouse, an important producing theatre, and Lucy Askew, new Chief Executive of Broadway in Nottingham, iconic cinema and cultural centre. Two …

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Do we really have free speech in Canada when we can't protest the government? 35:54

4M ago35:54

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Do we really have free speech in Canada when we can't protest the government? Why isn't the media doing its job? Is Justin Trudeau going to get away with all he is continuing to do to silence dissent in Canada? Mocha Bezirgan is a journalist from Turkey living in Alberta, who has been among the very few to cover the case of the Coutts Four, apparen…

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Awareness is the greatest safeguard against cyber fraud 6:12

4M ago6:12

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As our dependence on digital technology for virtually every aspect of life – from work to financial transactions – rises, so does our vulnerability to cyber fraud. Over the past few years, there has been a quantum leap in such crimes. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.…

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‘Institutions have been weaponised to undermine people’s rights’ 40:02

4M ago40:02

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India’s Constitution and Constitutional values are under attack and our institutions are being captured to further an ideology antithetical to the idea of India. How did such a situation come to pass and what lies ahead? All Indians Matter speaks to Pushparaj Deshpande, managing trustee and director of Samruddha Bharat, who has co-edited ‘The Great…

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Julie Bindel: the OG journalist who fought trans insanity nearly alone for years 54:05

4M ago54:05

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Julie Bindel is a longtime journalist and feminist who was among the first to push back against trans-identified men attempting to access women-only spaces, when she wrote an article called "Gender benders, beware" for The Guardian. Julie has been attacked, harassed, slandered, and no-platformed ever since, but she never left the fight, despite bei…

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Layoffs are back and they don’t seem to be going away 7:13

4M ago7:13

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India, along with the rest of the world, is witnessing a wave of layoffs. Over the past two years, an estimated 100,000 people have been laid off by tech firms alone in India and other sectors have not been immune to the contagion either. Blame it on choppy revenue figures, falling valuation, supply chain disruptions and other factors. The job loss…

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Social Media May Be the Wild West BUT libel can still see you in court. And the past can come back and bite you 45:08

5M ago45:08

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In this episode we chat to ⁠Sarah Daniels⁠, Media Law expert and trainer, award-winning journalist and crime reporter, about how media law can offer real protection against those that operate over the ethical social media line. Sarah, previously Deputy Managing Editor for Reach plc, the biggest news publisher in the U.K. and now Communications Mana…

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The Coddling of the American mind comes to life 1:13:47

5M ago1:13:47

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We are told Gen Z is plagued with mental health problems — deathly afraid of disagreement, life, Donald Trump, one another… What is going on? Is the younger generation’s mental health crisis real? If so, is there a resolution? You likely all read (or at least heard about) Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt’s game-changing book, “The Coddling of the …

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Ep3 Teaser. Social Media May Be the Wild West BUT libel can still see you in court. And the past can come back and bite you 0:40

5M ago0:40

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In this episode we chat to ⁠Sarah Daniels⁠, Media Law expert and trainer, award-winning journalist and crime reporter, about how media law can offer real protection against those that operate over the ethical social media line. Sarah, previously Deputy Managing Editor for Reach plc, the biggest news publisher in the U.K. and now Communications Mana…

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Why Indian farmers are up in arms and the similarity to protests in Europe 10:05

5M ago10:05

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Farmers in India have been on the march demanding greater procurement prices and financial support from the government, among other things. Meanwhile, farmers across Europe are up in arms because of falling prices for their harvest, access to credit, pesticide regulations and food import policies. Globally, agriculture is in turmoil and this doesn’…

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