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A Whole Lotta Gray

by Anish Anandaram

Discourse today is incredibly polarized. People view issues through a binary lens - you’re either completely right or completely wrong. You’re either a good person or a bad person. The problem with this is that it ignores just how complicated the issues that govern our beliefs really are.That’s why, in a world which increasingly looks at socio-political, economic and cultural issues through a black or white view, this podcast seeks to cut through the noise and get to the most intricate parts of each issue.Presenting to you, “A Whole Lotta Gray” with Anish Anandaram.

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Episodes

  1. Unraveling the Greatest Civilization on Earth with Raghu Ananthanarayanan

    If you struggle with being present, expressing gratitude or grasping concepts such as "Dharma" or "Karma", this episode is for you! Mr. Raghu Ananthanarayanan, Raghu Ananthanarayanan a disciple of Yogachaarya Krishnamaachaarya & TKV Desikachar and an alumnus of IIT Madras is a behavioural...

  2. Is privacy the ultimate resource? In conversation with Rahul Matthan

    Rahul Matthan is the founding partner of one of India’s leading law firms- Trilegal. Being an expert on everything data-related, it was great to get his insights on some of privacy’s most pressing issues! You can follow him on Twitter at: @Matthan & his podcast is: www.vaaka.in/exmachina

  3. Denying the existence of reverse racism contributes to Eurocentricism

    We've all heard some version of, "White people can't be victims of racism, as racism is prejudice + power, not just prejudice" Anish debunks this notion and proves how this inadvertently contributes to eurocentricism. As always please interact with the episode if you enjoyed it and share with all...

  4. What's the difference between Slavery & Indentured Servitude?

    Check out Anish's instagram: @anish202blr A key tool used by European colonizers to build the "New World" was unpaid and largely involuntary labor from slaves. However, a good chunk of work was also done as a result of pretty much unpaid and pretty much involuntary labor from Indentured Servants....

  5. How can we reform traditional education? In conversation with Shreyans Sancheti

    On this episode, Anish is joined by Shreyans Sancheti, the Co-Founder of BlueLearn, which is one of India's hottest EdTech startups. This episode is a complete must-listen as Anish & Shreyans delve into a plethora of topics, ranging from the importance of individual perseverance to community...

  6. Survival Of The Most Adaptable with Jayanth Sharma

    With a passion for both wildlife and photography, Jayanth Sharma has managed to merge the best of both worlds by making a name for himself as one of the best wildlife photographers on Earth. From Southern India to the Antarctic, Jayanth walks us through his life story and the lessons learned…

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  7. Artificial Intelligence & Cultural Resurgence with Sharad Sharma

    On this episode, we were joined by Mr. Sharad Sharma, the Co-Founder of iSPRT- India's highly reputed technology think & do-tank. He has a vast array of professional experience in elite leadership positions ranging from Bell Labs to Yahoo (where he was the India CEO for R&D). A passionate tech…

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  8. In conversation with Charlotte Littlewood: Calling out Colonial Amnesia & False Narratives

    This episode's guest is Ms Charlotte Littlewood, a fellow at The Henry Jackson Society- a UK based think-tank concerned with protecting the values of freedom and democracy in modern society. Ms Littlewood has undertaken projects that focused heavily on women’s rights and tackling domestic…

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  9. Empowering India's waste-pickers: A conversation with Nalini Shekar

    On this episode we're joined by Ms Nalini Shekar, the Co-Founder of Hasiru Dala, a trailblazing organization which has empowered India's waste-pickers for more than a decade. Tune in to this highly informative conversation where Nalini shares her experience working with some of the subcontinent's...

  10. In conversation with Arvind Tiwary: Does tech have the potential to break up centralized control?

    Arvind Tiwary is a technopreneur who believes that decentralisation of financial networks is key to providing civilians with the freedom to create their own realities. This episode has a plethora of themes ranging from Web3 to global history to alternatives to traditional institutions and how…

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  11. 3 undeniable benefits of NFTs

    We’re in the middle of what’s projected to be a long crypto winter right now- that said, don’t give up hope just yet. Tune in to listen to 3 undeniable benefits of NFTs!

  12. We the People of India solemnly swear to remove the word “Socialist” from our preamble

    The word “Socialist” was added by an autocratic regime to rob the Indian people off their civil rights. It’s time to do away with it.

  13. Conscious Capitalism: A Blank Aspiration?

    Bit ironic when the founder of the term “conscious capitalism” has his company bought out by the largest E-Commerce behemoth in the world, no?

  14. Let’s talk about Bullfighting

    There’s been decades of debate over whether to outlaw this ancient practice spanning more than a 1000 years. On this episode, we undertake a comprehensive overview of Bullfighting and answer the key question; Will animal cruelty & suffering minimise if we outlaw Bullfighting? Tune in to this…

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  15. The Fault In Our Schools, Banks & Newspapers

    Thanks to globalisation and an increased access to technology, traditional institutions in education, finance & the media are undergoing an unprecedented disruption. Check out this latest episode to hear Anish’s take on this phenomenon and what more to expect in the future! As always, it promises...

  16. Capitalism v Socialism: An Obsolete Debate

    Here at A Whole Lotta Gray, we dismantle binary approaches of evaluating issues. On this episode, we argue how the age-old “Capitalism v Socialism” debate is obsolete and irrelevant when we discuss ways in which modern societies can prosper. Why not Capitalism AND Socialism? Instagram: @anish202blr

  17. Crypto, networking & evolution: How Rahul Rai co-founded a multi-million dollar business

    Reach out to me on Instagram if you have any thoughts on this episode or the podcast at large: @anish202blr ------------- A riveting conversation with 24-year old Rahul, who quit his Morgan Stanley job to help set up a crypto fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, said crypto fund (Gamma...

  18. The Mind-Body Connection with Claudia Cavazza!

    Ms. Claudia Cavazza is the founder & CEO of Wrkwell (www.wrkwell.org), an organization which provides its clients with Stress Management solutions through yoga & meditation practices. During this pandemic, such insights as they pertain to mental health are immensely valuable. This is a…

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  19. The role of Indic identity in the Indian growth story: A conversation with Sai Deepak

    J Sai Deepak is an eminent advocate at the Supreme Court of India. Passionate about all things Indic, he was kind enough to share his thoughts on how India and its people can better control the global narrative surrounding the country. From soft power to a potential regional superpower, this is…

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  20. International reform: How can we change the world?

    International organizations & the legal system are rife with structural inefficacies. Check out A Whole Lotta Gray’s take on the situation- where we propose solutions to solving these inefficacies and consequently, making the world a better place!

  21. Data Privacy & GDPR: Jane Murphy

    In this episode, Attorney Jane Murphy tells us about the relevance of GDPR & how it concerns entities outside the European Union as well- to learn more about what Jane and her organization do, visit www.edpo.com

  22. Is Greta Thunberg the Real Deal?

    A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide spectrum...

  23. Smashing the Indian Patriarchy? Start with Sex Ed.

    A Whole Lotta Gray is a podcast where we discuss socio-political, economic and cultural issues. In today’s times, these discussions viewed as black or white, when in fact, they are a whole lotta gray. From Greta Thunberg and the climate crisis, to the dangers of communism, we cover a wide…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Discourse today is incredibly polarized. People view issues through a binary lens - you’re either completely right or completely wrong. You’re either a good person or a bad person. The problem with this is that it ignores just how complicated the issues that govern our beliefs really are.That’s why, in a world which increasingly looks at socio-political, economic and cultural issues through a black or white view, this podcast seeks to cut through the noise and get to the most intricate parts of each issue.Presenting to you, “A Whole Lotta Gray” with Anish Anandaram.

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