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Swadeshi/Videshi

by Sudhanshu Kaushik

Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora members to digest with interviews of experts while also having conversations with young Indians to gauge what India is to young Indians all over the world.

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Episodes

  1. Resident doctors are protesting in India. Why?

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks with Richa Rai, a doctor based in India who runs her own hospital, but has also studied in the United States at Columbia's School of Public Health, about the recent protests by resident doctors because of the NEET-PG. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's...

  2. A Conversation with Aditi Singh

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to Aditi Singh who was elected as MLA from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh in 2017 at the age of 29. She has recently joined the BJP. This conversation was recorded in August of 2017. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical…

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  3. Union and Diaspora Mobilization in the Farmer's Protest

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to Navyug Gill, professor at William Paterson University, and a PhD in History from Emory where his research focused on labor and agrarian studies, caste politics, global capitalism and subaltern studies. He’s written extensively on Punjab, agriculture, caste and…

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  4. How Do You Increase Women Participation in Politics?

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to activist and author Tara Krishnaswamy who leads Political Shakti, a movement to increase political participation of women, and Citizens For Bengaluru, a citizen movement for better accountability. The interview touches on a variety of issues including how Tara got...

  5. Trump Understands Indian-American Votes Do Matter

    Donald J. Trump is visiting India. Is this a presidential visit to advance ties of both countries, or is this a political visit to ensure the re-election of Donald Trump as president? But why would Trump go to India if he wants to win an election? Tune in as I discuss electoral politics and...

  6. Let's Talk About Ageism

    Read YIF's article here: https://medium.com/@youngindiafdn/we-should-talk-about-ageism-b00e7a09b980 To learn more about YIF: https://www.youngindia.foundation Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's...

  7. It's Time We Talk About National Youth Day

    Let's talk about National Youth Day. Read YIF's article here: https://medium.com/@youngindiafdn/its-national-youth-day-the-government-is-celebrating-by-deflecting-and-suppressing-young-people-2e239ca3f060 To learn more about YIF: https://www.youngindia.foundation Swadeshi/Videshi is an…

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  8. The Election Commission of India is Using Tech To Change India's Election

    The world's largest elections are managed by the Election Commission of India. Typically, the Government of India is known for it's bureaucratic hurdles and slow process, but the ECI stands out in innovation. I'm joined by Dr. Kushal Pathak, the Chief Information Office and Director of…

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  9. A Fake University To Trap Indians

    Join Sudhanshu as he breaks down the Univeristy of Farmington, a fake university set up by US agencies to trap students with Theresa Brown, Bipartisan Policy Center's director of immigration and cross-border policy. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and...

  10. Opinion Journalism in a Changing India with Shivam Vij

    Join Sudhanshu as he has a candid conversation with Shivam Vij, contributing editor at ThePrint. He has reported and written extensively on caste-based violence, affirmative action and politics. He has also reported on the Kashmir conflict and the India’s Maoist uprising. His work has appeared in...

  11. An Urbanist and the Smart City Project in India

    Join Sudhanshu as explores urban planning within Indian cities and villages with urbanist Tanvi Nagpal. We discuss the smart city project, compare how cities are planned and what we can do, on a policy level, for a better designed and planned living spaces. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of...

  12. Branding Indian Cities & their History

    Join Sudhanshu as he has a conversation with Arundhati Prasad on branding Indian cities. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the…

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  13. Future World Order with Dr. Maha Aziz

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to NYU Professor, political risk expert and author of the Future World Order, Dr. Maha Aziz. The interview touches on a variety of issues ranging including how the world will be defined by a unique global legitimacy crisis in the coming years and how norms in...

  14. A Conversation with Professor Rajeev Gowda

    Join Sudhanshu as he has a candid interview with Hon'ble MP Rajeev Gowda. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current...

  15. Pursuing Your Dreams with Soundarya Sharma

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to upcoming Bollywood actress Soundarya Sharma about going to dentistry school, becoming a doctor and then pursuing her passion in acting. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and...

  16. Young People, Politics and Media with Kunal Kamra

    Join Sudhanshu as he has a 'chill' and candid conversation with comedian and currently India's podcast sensation, Kunal Kamra. The interview touches on a variety of issues from Kunal's own journey from comedy to activism with the current political climate, right-wing trolling, young people,...

  17. Race, Gender and Identity

    Join Sudhanshu as he speaks to Leela Jadhav on the issues of race and gender at Oxford and the identity of being part of the diaspora. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host...

  18. A Conversation with P. Chidambaram

    Join Sudhanshu as he has a candid interview with Hon'ble MP P. Chidambaram. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current...

  19. Democratising Art and Breaking Barriers with T.M. Krishna

    Join Sudhanshu as he has a very candid interview with Carnatic music vocalist, activist, writer and the winner of the Ramon Magsaysay award, T.M. Krishna. The interview touches on a variety of issues from Krishna's own journey from musical prodigy to activism within the Carnatic music world…

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  20. Identity and Patriarchy as an Indian-American

    Join Sudhanshu as he talks to Ankita Kanakadandila on her spoken word poetry and work that reflects on identity and patriarchy as an Indian-American. Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's...

  21. Republic Day Special

    Join Sudhanshu as he talks to Jyotsna Mehra and Yashashwi Bagga, students at Oxford Univeristy from India about Republic Day, what it means to be Indian, and how they explain India to others while studying abroad.

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Swadeshi/Videshi is an exploration of India's political, socio-economic, and historical past and present through an insider and outsider's perspective with host Sudhanshu Kaushik as he dissects the complexities of current events occurring for young Indians and diaspora members to digest with interviews of experts while also having conversations with young Indians to gauge what India is to young Indians all over the world.

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