The Cārvāka Podcast

The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.

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Episodes

Snakes In The Ganga

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Rajiv Malhotra about his latest book "Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0". Rajiv Malhotra explains how Harvard University has become the epicenter of absurd social science experiments and how policy ideas generated from these experiments are being implemented in the Indian socio-political landscape funded by many Indian and American billionaires. Follow Rajiv Malhotra: Website : RajivMalhotra.Com But the book: snakesintheganga.com Youtube: https://youtube...

Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 41 min

Pakistan Loses Pak Bean Wins

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit discuss the recent loss of Pakistan to Zimbabwe in the Men's T20 World Cup and the fake Mr. Bean. They also talk about the India vs South Africa game and the chances of Pakistan qualifying for the semifinals. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #T20WorldCup #pakistanvszimbabwe #pakbean ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...

Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min

Bravehearts Of Bharat

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Vikram Sampath about his book "Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History". Follow Vikram: Twitter: @vikramsampath Book Link: amzn.to/3z0rQn8 #History #Cholas #Lalitaditya --------------------------------------------- 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/id1445...

Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 21 min

History Of Human Sacrifice

In this podcast, Abhijit Iyer Mitra speaks with Kushal about the history of human sacrifice. The podcast discusses various cultures that have practiced it and the evolutionary and anthropological reasons for the same. Follow Abhijit: Twitter: @Iyervval #HumanSacrifice #AncientPractices ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple ...

Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 29 min

The Ultimate Goal

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Vikram Sood about his book "The Ultimate Goal: A Former R&AW Chief Deconstructs How Nations Construct Narratives". Follow Them: Twitter: @Vikram_Sood Blogspot: http://soodvikram.blogspot.com/ Book: https://tinyurl.com/3auze777 #TheUltimateGoal #Narratives #RAW ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMV...

Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min

Animating The Ramayana

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kartik Mohan about how Yugo Sako and Ram Mohan begin the Ramayana animation project in 1983. They talk about how its production took over about 9 years, including the problems it ran into with the then GOI's license raj and the political environment of the times. They discuss the legacy of the Ramayana and how it had only a very short run in Indian theatres when initially released in 1992, but since then, it's been televised on Indian channels every Diwali sea...

Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 36 min

The Day After #indiavspakistan

In this podcast, Aadit Kapadia and Kushal talk about the recently concluded India vs Pakistan match of the T20 World Cup. Is King Kohli back? What about the no-ball controversy in the last over? Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #T20WorldCup #indiavspakistan #viratkohli ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPxuul6zSLAfKSsm123Vww/join Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...

Oct 24, 2022•52 min

Hijab Freedom Or Patriarchy

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Amana Begam Ansari about the Hijab debate. On one hand, we have women giving their lives up in Iran and on the other hand, we have Indian liberals supporting the burqa in India. How does one frame this particular debate? is it about freedom? Or is it about patriarchy? Follow them: Twitter: @Amana_Ansari India This Week: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndiaThisWeekByAmanaKhalid #Mahsa_Amini #Burqa #Iran --------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod...

Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min

Sing Dance And Pray

In this podcast, Kushal speaks to Hindol Sengupta about his book "Sing, Dance and Pray: The Inspirational Story of Srila Prabhupada Founder-Acharya of ISKCON". Follow Hindol: Twitter: @HindolSengupta Book: https://tinyurl.com/mwfac9sy #Iskcon #HareKrishna #SrilaPrabhupada ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-9... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...

Oct 17, 2022•59 min

T20 World Cup Preview

In this podcast, Aadit Kapadia and Kushal talk about the upcoming T20 World Cup. They also talk about the recent controversy surrounding Deepti Sharma's "Mankading" Charlie Dean. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #T20WorldCup #Mankading #TeamIndia ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPxuul6zSLAfKSsm123Vww/join Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmeh...

Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min

Wokeistan

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Razib Khan and Colin Wright as they discuss the current state of affairs in the American Culture Wars. Is America now Wokeistan? How is this new ideology impacting American society and what sort of intellectual untouchability is being practiced? Follow Them: Twitter: @razibkhan Twitter: @SwipeWright Substack: razib.substack.com Substack: realityslaststand.com #Wokeism #GenderWars --------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcasts on: SoundClo...

Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 22 min

Islamism In England

Islamism In England by Kushal Mehra

Oct 07, 2022•46 min

Hinduphobia In Australia

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Malini (Sarah) Gates about Hinduphobia in Australia or the Australasia region and the struggles faced by the Hindu community over there. In light of the rising attacks on the Hindu community what measures are being taken to tackle Hinduphobia in this region and how can everyone else help will be the focus of this podcast. Follow them: Twitter: @SarahLGates1 Hinduphobia Report: https://hinduhumanrights.com.au/report-hinduphobia-2/ #Hinduphobia #Khalistan #Hindu...

Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min

Hindumisia AI: The Global Anti-Hindu Scorecard

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ramsundar Lakshminarayanan about a new tool developed by him that tracks Hindu hatred on Twitter. The podcast talks about what prompted Ramsundar to build this tool and his motivation behind it. He explains why he calls this "The Global Anti-Hindu Scorecard". Follow Hindumisia AI: Twitter: @hindumisia Website: https://www.hindumisia.ai/ #Hindumisia #Hinduphobia #HinduHatred ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on:...

Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 11 min

Jinnah His Successes Failures And Role In History

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed about his book "Jinnah: His Successes, Failures and Role in History". Dr. Ahmed narrates Jinnah's journey from an Indian nationalist to a Muslim communitarian, and from a Muslim nationalist to, finally, Pakistan's all-powerful head of state. How did Jinnah become the noncompromising supporter of the two-nation theory? What was Jinnah's vision for Pakistan? Was it a theocratic state? What was his relationship with Mahatma Gandhi? Follow Ishtia...

Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min

Leicester Clashes And Hinduphobia

In this podcast, Kushal speaks to Ravi Lakhani who is the national coordinator of Vichaar Manthan in England. This podcast is a detailed narration of what went down in Leicester and tries to correct many falsehoods peddled in the mainstream discourse in both England and India. Follow them: Twitter: Vichaar_Manthan Website: vichaarmanthan.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VichaarManthan #LeicesterHindusAttacked #Hinduphobia ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen ...

Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min

Dalits And American Oppression Olympics

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aldrin Deepak about the entire discourse around caste in America. Aldrin Deepak talks about his journey as a Dalit in America. How his life changed after the CISCO case and he was forced to speak up and correct the multiple false narratives around caste in North America. Read Aldrin Deepak's article: https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/reclaiming-hindu-identity-again-a-dalit-journey-in-america-10491271.html #Casteism #DalitsInAmerica ----------------------------...

Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min

Hindi Language And Literary Culture

In this podcast, Kushal has a chat with Ajeet Bharti about Hindi Language and Literary Culture. The 14th of September is celebrated as Hindi Bhasha Diwas. This podcast is an attempt to look at the different areas that one needs to master before one becomes a good writer in the Hindi Language. Follow Ajeet: Twitter: @AjeetBhartii Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DOPolitics/videos Book: https://www.amazon.in/Jo-Bhi-Kahoonga-Sach/dp/B09T3JD1H3/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1646406658&refinements=p_27%3AAjee...

Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 39 min

Hinduphobia In Canada

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr. Ragini Sharma about Hinduphobia in Canada. This podcast talks about the challenges the Hindu community faces from their temples being desecrated to the caste/cows/curry stereotypes they deal with in the larger discourse. Follow them: Twitter: @kids4kids1233 #Hinduphobia #Khalistan #Hinduhatred --------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/s...

Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 30 min

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