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The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehrawww.stitcher.com
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

Will Muhammad Yunus Be Removed?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Raja Muneeb about the state of affairs in Bangladesh. Rumours abound that Muhammad Yunus will be forced to resign by the Bangladeshi army. What is Bangladesh's future? Follow him: X: @RajaMuneeb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCn7lUbQoA0_yXTrCEapLE_w #yunus #sheikhhasina #bangladeshcrisis ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spot...

May 30, 202558 min

Copyright Strikes And Fair Use: Mohak Mangal And ANI

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Amee Datta who is one of India's prominent IP lawyers about the latest Mohak Mangal and ANI kerfuffle where Mohak has accused ANI of allgedly extorting money from him by issuing copyright strikes on his channel. AI has sued Mohak Mangal for defemation as of now. This podcast will explain how he fair sue doctrine works and what the copyright law is all about. Follow Ameet: X: @DattaAmeet #ani #mohakmangal #copyright #youtube ------------------------------------...

May 28, 20251 hr 55 min

The Myth Of The Pakistani Liberal

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sushant Sareen about the myth of the Pakistani liberal. Post Operation Sindoor a lot so-called Pakistani liberals have been exposed. Follow Sushant: X: @sushantsareen #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Appl...

May 27, 20251 hr 19 min

IPL Playoffs Preview

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit preview the IPL playoffs. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #rohitsharma #mumbaiindians #BCCI #AsiaCup #PakistanCricket ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.st...

May 26, 20251 hr 28 min

Hamas Supporter Murders Israeli Embassy Staff Members

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about the recent horrific murder of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, a couple dedicated to pursuing peace in the Middle East, by 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez. Follow them: Twitter: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman #Islamism #Israel #Palestine #Zionism ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotif...

May 25, 20251 hr 23 min

Why I Am LIberal Who Is A National Security Hawk

In this monologue, I want to the explain why I am a national security hawk despite being a liberal. I try to explain why the principles of liberty, equality, fraternity, and even Dharma as a concept cannot survive without a robust national security apparatus. #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: ...

May 23, 20251 hr 14 min

Operation Sindoor India_s Air Defence Superiority

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Angad Singh about Operation Sindoor from an air defense perspective. What ere India's strengths? Where can India improve? Follow them: Twitter: @zone5aviation #f35india #indianairforce #fighterjets #steathfighters #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://op...

May 21, 20251 hr 19 min

Virat and Rohit Retire From Test Cricket

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit talk about the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. They discuss their legacy and also talk about the breaking news about India deciding to pull Out Of 2025 Men's Asia Cup. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #rohitsharma #mumbaiindians #BCCI #AsiaCup #PakistanCricket ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify...

May 19, 20251 hr 17 min

Operation Sindoor The Road Ahead

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the road ahead for India post Operation Sindoor. How does India prepare in terms of defense expenditure and the economic strategy going forward? Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-9...

May 14, 20251 hr 25 min

Operation Sindoor The New Indian Doctrine

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the new Indian doctrine towards Pakistan and they share specifics about the operation that may have been skipped in part one. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: ht...

May 13, 20251 hr 20 min

Operation Sindoor Myths Vs Reality

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the multiple myths peddled during Operation Sindoor and debunk them all individually. This is part one of a three-part series. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: h...

May 12, 20251 hr 40 min

Operation Sindoor India Pakistan Ceasefire

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the ceasefire being announced by India and Pakistan after the Pakistan DGMO initiated the call this afternoon after which discussions took place and an understanding was reached. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: htt...

May 10, 20251 hr 44 min

Operation Sindoor And The Media Coverage

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta discuss the media coverage of Operation Sindoor and the road ahead for India and Pakistan. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3up...

May 09, 20251 hr 12 min

Operation Sindoor: India Avenges Pahalgam

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahir Gora about the recently sucessfully concluded operation sindoor where India in a coordinated strike by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on May 7th between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM launched precision strikes on Pakistan’s terror camps on multiple locations in POK and Pakistan. Follow them: X: @TahirGora #operationsindoor #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https:/...

May 08, 20251 hr 20 min

Caste Census

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta and Arvind Kumar about the government of India's announcement about holding a caste census across the country. Follow them: Twitter: @arvind_kumar__ X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured Website: https://theprint.in/author/arvind-kumar/ #castecensus #hindutva #reservations ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891...

May 06, 20251 hr 21 min

Is Pakistan Better Off Disintegrated?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harris Sultan about the future of Pakistan. They try to understand will Pakistanis be better off if the current nation got disintegrated into smaller unions where the army would lose its grip and a new democratic nations would be formed? Follow Harris: X: @TheHarrisSultan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PakistaniMulhidUrdu #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan ----------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://...

May 02, 20251 hr 16 min

Is Alberta Separation Viable?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Martin Belanger, also known as Martyupnorth, about the Alberta Independence movement. Since the 2025 federal elections, the Alberta separatist movement has been resurgent. This podcast attempts to understand the reasons behind them and whether it is legally possible, as well as geopolitically and economically feasible. Follow Martin: X: @Martyupnorth_2 Buymeacoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/martyupnorth #albertaseparation #albertaindependence #canadaelection #...

May 02, 20251 hr 21 min

Should India Play Cricket Against Pakistan?

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit look at the possibility of the complete stoppage of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. They also discuss the ongoing IPL 2025. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #pahalgam #islamism #terrorism #ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #dhoni #mumbaiindians ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: ht...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 16 min

Liberals Leading In The Canadian Federal Elections

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahir Gora and Darshan Maharaja about the Canadian federal elections of 2025. Follow them: X: @TheophanesRex X: @TahirGora #canadaelection #canadaelection2025 #markcarney #pierrepoilievre ------------------------------------------------------------ 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%C...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 53 min

Indus Water Treaty In Abeyance

In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar Gupta discuss the repurcussions for India and Pakistan post the decision of the government of India to put the Indus Water treaty in abeyance. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://ope...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 30 min

Boundaries Of Freedom

In this podcast, Kushal chats with Abhijit Majumdar about the limits to free speech. Abhijit and Kushal disagree on this conceptually and this podcast is an attempt to bring worth both their perspectives. Follow Abhijit: X: @abhijitmajumder Book: Book: https://amzn.in/d/hOsi4Yp #freespeech #islamism #hindutva ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcD...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 14 min

Islamism In Canada

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Joe Adam George about the growing threat of Islamist extremism in Canada. Follow Joe: X: @JoeAdamGeorge #islamism #terrorism #extremism ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.st...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 29 min

India Vs Islamism

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the problem of Islamism in India. In light of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and the violence in Bengal and the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh what is the long term strategy for India? Follow Abhijit: X: @Iyervval #pahalgam #murshiabad #bengalviolence #murshidabadviolence #asimmunir #pakistan #islamism ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-me...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 23 min

Demography Is Destiny

In this monologue, Kushal shares his views on a very sensitive topic. He tries to explain how memes (ideas) need a carrier i.e. humans. So a meme is dependent on the number of carriers it has. So if the carriers of a certain meme become more or if they control the levers of power they control the destiny of the rest of us. #tmc #BengalBurns #westbengal #WaqfBill #Kolkata #MurshidabadViolence #asimmunir #pakistan #islamism ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 25 min

Are Regional Parties A Curse Of Indian Politics?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the fundamental nature of the Indian political system. With the rise of regional parties the way Indian politics is conducted has fundamentally changed. Is this a sustainable model? Does it suit India in today's day and age or it is time for tweaking this current system and exprimenting a little bit? Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #tmc #BengalBurns #westbengal #WaqfBill #Kolkata #Murs...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 24 min

Balochistan Bruised Battered and Bloodied

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Francesca Marino about her book, "Balochistan: Bruised, Battered and Bloodied." Follow Francesca: X: @francescam63 Book: https://amzn.in/d/gQ3WGzz #Pakistan #Bangladesh #Balochistan #NationalAssembly ------------------------------------------------------------ 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...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 6 min

Don't Be Canada: How One Country Did Everything Wrong

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tristin Hopper about his book, "Don't Be Canada: How One Country Did Everything Wrong All At Once." Follow Tristin: X: @TristinHopper Book: https://amzn.in/d/i96QMxP #justintrudeau #markcarney #khalistan #canadaelections2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 6 min

Murshidabad West Bengal Violence

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with veteran journalist and media commentator Kanchan Gupta about the violence that has erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, where Muslim mobs have attacked innocent Hindus. As of now, approximately 150 arrests have been made in Mushidabad, with 1,000 police personnel and 8 BSF companies deployed. Follow Kanchan Gupta: X: @KanchanGupta #BengalBurns #westbengal #WaqfBill #Kolkata #MurshidabadViolence ------------------------------------------------------------ Liste...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 17 min

CSK And MI Struggle In The IPL

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit review the IPL 2025. As CSK and MI struggle and languish at the bottom of the table, Delhi and Gujarat take the top position. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #dhoni #mumbaiindians ------------------------------------------------------------ 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...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 28 min

Bangladeshi Hostility Towards India

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Raja Muneeb about the recent Modi meeting with Muhammad Yunus post his comments in China about the Indian northeast. What should India's Bangladesh strategy be in the future? Follow him: X: @RajaMuneeb #yunus #sheikhhasina #bangladeshcrisis ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: ...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 1 min
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