I had the pleasure of chatting with Joyojeet Pal, an Associate Professor at the School of Information at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We discuss in detail the current political climate in the US, how it's changed since Trump’s 2015 candidacy, and why he's seen as 'dangerous.' We also talk about his rise, unique campaign strategies, especially his social media game, and draw some interesting parallels with Modi. We are listener funded podcast so please consider supporting us: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/  (For international users: Paypal is mentioned in the paylater section of razorpay)

Today I have reached a new landmark of 100 episodes. As I release the centenary episode of my podcast, I am filled with gratitude and joy, as I would not have made it past even one episode without the love of my listeners. So be ready to listen to AMV's V experience as I appear as a guest on my own podcast in conversation with Ayush khar, one of my earliest listeners. Ayush Khar is a business journalist and social media manager who has written for websites such as Moneycontrol, ET Now and CNBC TV18. He is an alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Support here: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/ Become our Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma Twitter of Ayush: https://x.com/ayushkhar Insta of Ayush: https://www.instagram.com/beatup_yet_upbeat/?igsh=MnkzcHJsaGtkZGgz

Sudipto Mondal is a Bangalore-based investigative journalist who reports on caste, communalism and corruption and is Executive Editor at The News Minute. We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.RazorPay: ⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠ 3. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus Sudipto’s twitter: https://x.com/mondalsudipto?lang=en  Sound Mixing & Mastering at PostPond Media, Mumbai.

Kiran Rao is the acclaimed filmmaker who directed Dhobi Ghat and Laapataa Ladies.  We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on :  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  Sound Mixing & Mastering at PostPond Media, Mumbai Camera by Ishan Sharma

Prof. Ravikant aka Buffalo intellectual’s sharp insights on the election results and the future of this nation.  We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view Prof Ravikant aka Buffalo intellectual’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kroA8W-MHMU&ab_channel=BuffaloIntellectual

In this podcast, senior Prof David Wallace from the University of Michigan joins me to discuss the raging pro-Palestinian student protests at universities in the US. We pose the question: Are we living in the worst of times, and is there hope for reform this world? We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view Prof Wallace’s Work : https://www.si.umich.edu/people/david-wallace

Vimoh is a very popular internet personality who talks about atheism, and rationality and debunks many pseudoscientific claims that are floating on the internet.  We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view Vimoh’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vimoh

Listen to our friendly podcast where we talk about the USA—the good, the bad, and the interesting stuff you might not know. Don't miss out—tune in! We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi Social media handle of the speaker:  https://www.instagram.com/balramvishwakarma/?hl=en Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: â https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

We dive deep into the intriguing topic of what's considered vulgar versus artistic in music and art. Our guest for this episode is Professor Brahma Prakash, a writer and cultural theorist currently teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has authored insightful works such as "Cultural Labour" and the recently released "Body on the Barricades: Life, Art, and Resistance in Contemporary India." We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view You can buy books by Brahma Prakash here: https://www.amazon.in/stores/Brahma-Prakash/author/B07WSBR8PY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Rahul Sonpimple's bold take on the idea of ‘romanticism’, contemporary culture, post-ideological Dalit Discourse, and Buddhism as a counter force. Rahul is the founder and president of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA).  We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dn3P3RE5Afk Rahul Sonpimple’s Twitter : ⁠https://twitter.com/Sonpimplerahul⁠  Rahul Sonpimple’s Insta:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rahulsonpimple/⁠⁠  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ We explore the politics of Veg food and the implications it has on society, particularly in the context of modern-day casteism discussions. The guest for this episode is Shoaib Daniyal, the political editor at Scroll. I kindly request your support in this initiative, as it requires a lot of resources to produce high-quality content. ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOaHhcltMYw&ab_channel=TheCultureCafebyAMV

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A delightful and thought-provoking conversation with Zeyad Masroor Khan. We discussed his new book, "City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh." Took a trip to the lanes of small town and explored the mysterious world of jinn folk tales, the 90s world of Pran and Raj comics, how cinema influences culture, the conflicts, the curfews, and how humour became a response to dealing with the hardships of life. Tune in!  This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zeyad’s book: https://www.amazon.in/City-Fire-Zeyad-Masroor-Khan/dp/9356998248/  Zeyad’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeyadkhan  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A wonderful conversation with Chirag Thakkar, Associate Publisher at Bloomsbury India, where we discuss the mysterious world of book publishing in India. From the process of getting published to exploring what India is reading, we covered it all. We discussed changing expectations from authors in 2023, the significance or insignificance of literature festivals, and also delved into whether an author can sustain financially by becoming a full-time author. And finally, the crucial question: In the age of social media, are books dead? This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chirag’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiraghthakkar  Chirag’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chiraghthakkar/?hl=en  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Conversation with Atul Bhosekar on Buddhist philosophy.  Atul Bhosekar is a speaker and Buddhist cave researcher. He has been conducting workshops on Buddhist caves for the last 25 years. As a Director of TRIBILS, a research institute, he has received the Limca Book of World Records for teaching Dhammalipi to 2500 school students.  This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Atul’s book :https://www.amazon.in/Books-ATUL-BHOSEKAR/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AATUL+BHOSEKAR  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai. Conversations on Buddhism at the Airport

➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠ A conversation with Gaurav Pathania, who played the role of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in the upcoming film directed by Ava DuVernay, "Origin." Here, we discuss his journey from a town in Haryana to Hollywood and delve into fascinating insights into what it took to portray the role of a mega-iconic figure like Babasaheb in a major Hollywood film. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Gaurav’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GAURAVJPATHANI2?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Gaurav’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/gauravj_pathania/  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ Links of topics mentioned in the episode:  The man who archived the pictures of Ambedkar: https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/intimate-pieces-of-br-ambedkars-life-are-alive-well-in-kalyanLove in India podcast: https://youtu.be/PxULqReYVMk

➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠ Conversation with Rahul Sonpimple on Caste in the Age of Capitalism and hyperconsumerism.  Rahul is the founder and president of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA).  This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Rahul Sonpimple’s Twitter : https://twitter.com/Sonpimplerahul  Rahul Sonpimple’s Insta:⁠https://www.instagram.com/rahulsonpimple/⁠  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠ In this podcast, we discussed what is the meaning of joy and happiness anymore. Vijeta teaches English at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She is also a writer and has written for Firstpost, Huffpost India, India Today, The Hindu Business Line, Deccan Herald, amongst other platforms. She writes extensively on her blog, which is titled as rumlolarum which has a dedicated following and admirers.  This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠ Vijeta’s blog: ⁠⁠https://rumlolarum.wordpress.com/⁠⁠ Vijeta’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/rumlolarum⁠⁠ Vijeta's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rumlolarum/ Blogs mentioned by Vijeta in the podcast: 1. https://al-lude.livejournal.com/75285.html 2.https://thechasingiamb.livejournal.com/ 3. Unavailable now but will be up in 3 days: https://opendosa.in/tied-up-cassocks-and-hockey-till-sunset/ Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠

➡️ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) Sucharita Tyagi has been at the forefront of film criticism, notably embracing the YouTube medium for reviews as early as 2015. Back then, she was reviewing films on YouTube for the Film Companion website. This segment evolved into "Not a Movie Review" with Sucharita. A curated selection of episodes from "Not a Movie Review" was subsequently released as a web series on Disney+ Hotstar under the same title in March 2020. In this episode, we're getting into what makes a movie 'woke'—is it a new trend, or has good cinema always been woke? We also explore the movie critique scene in India, talking about the hurdles critics face, and of course, shooting the breeze about films from Archies to Animal. Plus, we're spilling the tea on some cool independent flicks that released recently. Don't miss the fun and insightful discussion! This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) Sucharita’s youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sucharitatyagi  Sucharita’s insta:https://www.instagram.com/su4ita/  Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠ The guest of this week is popular satirist Dr Medusa. We talk about creative aspects of ADHD, finding a therapist who understands politics, reflecting on Y2K and its cultural changes, discussing the courage to poke fun in dangerous political times, and exploring Gen Z culture. We also look into the history of Jawaharlal Nehru University, North Eastern India's unique culture, and focus on Assamese food. Thanks for supporting the podcast! This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️ Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) 👩 Dr Medusa  ⁠   Please rate the Podcast on ᯤSpotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter 𝕏: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠

This is a podcast in collaboration with the Bharatiya Junta Podcast. In this podcast, we delve into the concept of the colonial inferiority complex, discuss the debate surrounding vegetarianism, explore the right-wing influencer pandemic, consider how being apolitical is inherently political, and ponder the type of dictator the country desires. We also scrutinize our own prejudices and biases, acknowledging instances where we censor ourselves. This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: Support the podcast(UPI/Patreon) : https://bento.me/amvpodcast Raj:  https://twitter.com/DiscourseDancer  Aditya on Bhajapod : https://twitter.com/BhaJaPod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor My article: https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-stadiums-silence-in-world-cup-final-was-fit-for-vipassana-it-wasnt-sporting-culture/1852024/ Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠