The Cārvāka Podcast

In this podcast, Kushal, Aadit and Smit talk about the latest news published in Livemint about two new IPL teams from Pune and Vadodara that are being proposed. They discuss the ODI series between India and New Zealand. They also discuss the "controversy" around Usman Khawaja and his revelation that the entire Aussie team knew about Sandpaper Gate. Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @ask0704 X: @smit2592 #bcci #pakistancricket #indiavsnewzealand #southafricavsaustralia #pakistanvssrilanka #icc ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the recently concluded midterms in the United States of America, where Democrats swept both the House and the Senate. Does Trump's defeat help India? Follow them: X: @Iyervval #midterms2026 #democrats #republicans #donaldtrump #bluewave ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this monologue, Kushal shares his views on India's range of reactions to the results of the American midterms, where a Blue Tsunami defeated Donald Trump. The usual Indian journalists have started talking about how this affects Indian politics or Indians' role in American politics without understanding the basics of politics or America. Why are Indians so stupid? #midterms2026 #democrats #republicans #donaldtrump #bluewave ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia and Anang Mittal about the recently concluded midterms in the United States of America, where Democrats swept both the House and the Senate. Follow them: X: @ask0704 X: @anangbhai #midterms2026 #democrats #republicans #donaldtrump #bluewave ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Shruti Kapil about the report she authored titled "Closing the Red Corridor: A study of India’s attempt to end a six-decade insurgency and how other global insurgencies might be approached". Reading links: 1. https://icfs.org.uk/ 2. Full report link: https://icfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Closing-The-Red-Corridor_Oct-26.pdf #naxalism #redcorridor #amitshah #terrorism #nationalsecurity ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sherbir Panag about the upcoming 2027 Assembly Elections in Punjab. What are the key issues of this assembly election? Is it about the economy? Or are drugs and gangwar now the central focus of this election following the unfortunate death of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota? Reading recommendations: 1. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/dont-cry-for-me-punjab/ 2. https://kbssidhu.substack.com/p/punjab-wants-no-sympathy-only-empathy 3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJkXnT-fHpWKgvcybFCtAWdf1b4vAvDm/view 4. https://x.com/thind_akashdeep/status/2116077878551171437?a=LZN5WzrTn_dKI9ewUvE&s=20 5. https://x.com/NewsArenaIndia/status/2117119126560968895?a=V8ftiIVdNzGKzdU-Wn4&s=20 6. https://theprint.in/india/the-outlier-in-string-of-attacks-on-punjab-police-asis-iqbal-singh-fell-to-gang-war-rooted-in-family/3086055/ 7. https://theprint.in/india/a-single-star-in-crossfire-whiff-of-isi-as-6-punjab-police-asis-shot-in-9-months-in-border-districts/3084836/ Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @Sherbir #punjabelections2027 #drugs #parvinderjhota #gangwar #khalistan #bjp #sad #ravneetbittu ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit talk about all the ongoing series in cricket. India won the T20 series against New Zealand 3-1, taking three back-to-back matches, while New Zealand won today's match. Australia and South Africa are caught in a riveting battle on day four of their Test match, and Pakistan will play Sri Lanka in the tri-series final. Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @ask0704 #bcci #pakistancricket #indiavsnewzealand #southafricavsaustralia #pakistanvssrilanka #icc ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss a new trend in the age of social media: influencers with a social media presence trying their hand at electoral politics. Do high social media views translate into votes? This podcast looks at specific examples and explores the deeper reasons behind voting patterns and how voters think, drawing on Kushal's experience as a political activist and campaigner. Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByFunction Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalMatrix Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalHeadToHead #cockroachjantaparty #jantarmantar #socialmedia #genz #rahulgandhi ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal and Khalid Baig discuss the recent discussion surrounding Sharjeel Imam's views. The discussion began after an article in The Print, written under the pseudonym Ibn Khaldun Bharati, on Sharjeel Imam's views; Indian liberals' subsequent silence then led to a litany of apologia for Sharjeel Imam. This led to a mental breakdown of the Indian Islamist left. The same left then found fault with Smit Machhar's story of bravery, to the point of not even praising his act. Reading recommendations: 1. https://x.com/ishanfouzdar/status/2113647882075082923?s=20 2. https://maktoobmedia.com/post?id=116767&slug=sharjeel-imam-and-tolerating-muslim-political-imagination 3. https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion/story/sharjeel-imam-interview-constitution-iqbal-jinnah-secularism-muslim-representation-itspc-3023567-2026-10-24 4. https://theprint.in/opinion/sharjeel-imams-islamist-manifesto-will-be-forgotten-the-silence-of-liberals-will-not/3074221/ 5. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/rebuttal-sharjeel-imam-interview-freedom-struggle-constitutionalism-secularism 6. https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/sharjeel-imam-interview-indian-muslims-shaheen-bagh-congress-bjp-constitution#read-more 7. https://thewire.in/history/aligarh-muslim-university-jinnah-portrait 8. https://x.com/desishitposterr/status/2112518455580844190?s=20 9. https://x.com/asad_ashraf88/status/2112496445924548906?s=46&t=RrR45tpsiX8Bp1FnmqyFIg 10. https://karvaanindia.com/ibn-khaldun-bharati-and-the-manufacture-of-the-acceptable-muslim/ 11. https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/opinion/demonised-voice-sharjeel-imam-has-a-place-in-a-radical-democratic-project-prnt/cid/2185954 Follow Khalid: X: @KhalidBaig85 #sharjeelimam #smitmachchhar #liberalism #islamism #cockroachjantaparty #jantarmantar #socialmedia #genz #rahulgandhi ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]

In this podcast, Kushal, Nikhil, and Aadit talk about an absolutely unbelievable week of cricket. Yesterday, we had three great finishes across three formats. Sri Lanka chased a record score of 429 against England in their ODI, and South Africa beat Australia in the second Test to level the series 1-1. India also played incredibly well in their first T20I against New Zealand. Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @ask0704 X: @TweetinderKaul #bcci #pakistancricket #indiavsnewzealand #southafricavsaustralia #englandvssrilanka #icc ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: [email protected] To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: [email protected]