The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehra
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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.

  1. 10h ago

    The Brutal Fall of the Red Corridor in India

    In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Shruti Kapil about the report she authored titled "Closing the Red Corridor: A study of India’s attempt to end a six-decade insurgency and how other global insurgencies might be approached". Reading links: 1. https://icfs.org.uk/ 2. Full report link: https://icfs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Closing-The-Red-Corridor_Oct-26.pdf #naxalism #redcorridor #amitshah #terrorism #nationalsecurity ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    The Brutal Fall of the Red Corridor in India

  2. 2d ago

    Punjab Elections 2027: Economy Drugs Gangwar

    In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sherbir Panag about the upcoming 2027 Assembly Elections in Punjab. What are the key issues of this assembly election? Is it about the economy? Or are drugs and gangwar now the central focus of this election following the unfortunate death of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota? Reading recommendations: 1. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/dont-cry-for-me-punjab/ 2. https://kbssidhu.substack.com/p/punjab-wants-no-sympathy-only-empathy 3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJkXnT-fHpWKgvcybFCtAWdf1b4vAvDm/view 4. https://x.com/thind_akashdeep/status/2116077878551171437?a=LZN5WzrTn_dKI9ewUvE&s=20 5. https://x.com/NewsArenaIndia/status/2117119126560968895?a=V8ftiIVdNzGKzdU-Wn4&s=20 6. https://theprint.in/india/the-outlier-in-string-of-attacks-on-punjab-police-asis-iqbal-singh-fell-to-gang-war-rooted-in-family/3086055/ 7. https://theprint.in/india/a-single-star-in-crossfire-whiff-of-isi-as-6-punjab-police-asis-shot-in-9-months-in-border-districts/3084836/ Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @Sherbir #punjabelections2027 #drugs #parvinderjhota #gangwar #khalistan #bjp #sad #ravneetbittu ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    Punjab Elections 2027: Economy Drugs Gangwar

  3. 5d ago

    India Maul New Zealand Series At 3-1!

    In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit talk about all the ongoing series in cricket. India won the T20 series against New Zealand 3-1, taking three back-to-back matches, while New Zealand won today's match. Australia and South Africa are caught in a riveting battle on day four of their Test match, and Pakistan will play Sri Lanka in the tri-series final. Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @ask0704 #bcci #pakistancricket #indiavsnewzealand #southafricavsaustralia #pakistanvssrilanka #icc ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    India Maul New Zealand Series At 3-1!

  4. Oct 28

    High Social Media Views Don't Equal Real Votes

    In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss a new trend in the age of social media: influencers with a social media presence trying their hand at electoral politics. Do high social media views translate into votes? This podcast looks at specific examples and explores the deeper reasons behind voting patterns and how voters think, drawing on Kushal's experience as a political activist and campaigner. Follow them: X: @Tushar15_ Substack: https://politypolicy.substack.com/ Website: https://politypolicy.com/ Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByType Tool: https://politypolicy.com/SpendingByFunction Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalMatrix Tool: https://politypolicy.com/StateFiscalHeadToHead #cockroachjantaparty #jantarmantar #socialmedia #genz #rahulgandhi ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    High Social Media Views Don't Equal Real Votes

  5. Oct 26

    Smit Machchhar Vs Sharjeel Imam

    In this podcast, Kushal and Khalid Baig discuss the recent discussion surrounding Sharjeel Imam's views. The discussion began after an article in The Print, written under the pseudonym Ibn Khaldun Bharati, on Sharjeel Imam's views; Indian liberals' subsequent silence then led to a litany of apologia for Sharjeel Imam. This led to a mental breakdown of the Indian Islamist left. The same left then found fault with Smit Machhar's story of bravery, to the point of not even praising his act. Reading recommendations: 1. https://x.com/ishanfouzdar/status/2113647882075082923?s=20 2. https://maktoobmedia.com/post?id=116767&slug=sharjeel-imam-and-tolerating-muslim-political-imagination 3. https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion/story/sharjeel-imam-interview-constitution-iqbal-jinnah-secularism-muslim-representation-itspc-3023567-2026-10-24 4. https://theprint.in/opinion/sharjeel-imams-islamist-manifesto-will-be-forgotten-the-silence-of-liberals-will-not/3074221/ 5. https://www.thequint.com/opinion/rebuttal-sharjeel-imam-interview-freedom-struggle-constitutionalism-secularism 6. https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/sharjeel-imam-interview-indian-muslims-shaheen-bagh-congress-bjp-constitution#read-more 7. https://thewire.in/history/aligarh-muslim-university-jinnah-portrait 8. https://x.com/desishitposterr/status/2112518455580844190?s=20 9. https://x.com/asad_ashraf88/status/2112496445924548906?s=46&t=RrR45tpsiX8Bp1FnmqyFIg 10. https://karvaanindia.com/ibn-khaldun-bharati-and-the-manufacture-of-the-acceptable-muslim/ 11. https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/opinion/demonised-voice-sharjeel-imam-has-a-place-in-a-radical-democratic-project-prnt/cid/2185954 Follow Khalid: X: @KhalidBaig85 #sharjeelimam #smitmachchhar #liberalism #islamism #cockroachjantaparty #jantarmantar #socialmedia #genz #rahulgandhi ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    Smit Machchhar Vs Sharjeel Imam

  6. Oct 23

    India Beats New Zealand South Africa Beat Australia And Srilanka Chase Down 429 Against England

    In this podcast, Kushal, Nikhil, and Aadit talk about an absolutely unbelievable week of cricket. Yesterday, we had three great finishes across three formats. Sri Lanka chased a record score of 429 against England in their ODI, and South Africa beat Australia in the second Test to level the series 1-1. India also played incredibly well in their first T20I against New Zealand. Follow them: Follow Ali: X: @ask0704 X: @TweetinderKaul #bcci #pakistancricket #indiavsnewzealand #southafricavsaustralia #englandvssrilanka #icc ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    India Beats New Zealand South Africa Beat Australia And Srilanka Chase Down 429 Against England

  7. Oct 21

    Khalistanis Support Alberta Separatists

    In this monologue, Kushal speaks with Darshan Maharaja about Alberta's recently concluded referendum, in which, according to the latest results, more than 75 per cent of voters want to remain part of the country. The funny bit was that Khalistanis supported the Alberta separatists. What business do Khalistanis have in this referendum? They will also discuss the recent report from the World Sikh Organisation, along with other trade-related issues between India and Canada, and PM Modi is set to visit Canada. #albertareferendum #separatists #daniellesmith #khalistan #markcarney #narendramodi ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    Khalistanis Support Alberta Separatists

  8. Oct 19

    France Like Protests In Delhi Will Not Defeat BJP

    In this monologue, Kushal argues that the opposition's strategy to defeat the BJP through street protests is ineffective. Kushal shares his experience with India Against Corruption and discusses the spate of protests across Europe that began with a "student" uprising and ended in violence and looting. Will this work in India, or will it backfire? #regimechange #nehabora #franceprotests #electioncommission #votechori #cockroachjantaparty #jantarmantar #socialmedia #genz #rahulgandhi ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

    France Like Protests In Delhi Will Not Defeat BJP
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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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  • Creator
    Kushal Mehra
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
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