Bhargavi Zaveri-Shah discusses navigating the regulatory state at the intersection of law & economics. Topics include gender dynamics in workplaces, governance and regulation comparisons, central bank independence, challenges in regulatory agencies, childhood in Bombay, interdisciplinary law and economics, bureaucratic process in India, court reforms, and academia-policy expertise.

Niranjan Rajadhyaksha shares insights on embracing the bystander role in journalism and policy, navigating evolving perspectives with age, and exploring multilingual upbringing. He discusses regional identities, feminist literature, childhood memories, and passion for economics. The conversation covers financial journalism in India, mentorship values, editorial vision, and driving reforms through understanding incentives. Rajadhyaksha reflects on the evolving landscape of journalism, impact of regional languages on entertainment and economy, and shares book, film, and music preferences. He offers advice for young economists and journalists.

The podcast features Rajeswari Sengupta, an expert on the Indian economy, discussing the challenges, successes, and policies shaping India's economic landscape post-independence. Topics range from GDP measurements, electoral influences, structural reforms, and the impacts of external shocks. The conversation dives into economic disparities, protectionist trade policies, and the importance of evaluating public policies for effective governance.

Urban transport pioneer Shashi Verma discusses reshaping urban transport, London's post-war challenges, navigating dual commitments, and revolutionizing London's transportation with contactless payments in an insightful and engaging conversation.

Historian Vinayak Chaturvedi discusses Hindutva's history, complexities, and controversies with host Amit Varma. They explore Savarkar's legacy, Gandhi's influence, and the evolving concept of Hindutva beyond Hinduism. From academic challenges to personal anecdotes, they shed light on the importance of understanding historical behaviors and identity politics in shaping modern India.

Narayan Ramachandran, a former top banker, discusses stimulating change, building institutions, and making ideas come together. They explore the importance of long-term thinking, the Maharashtra Renaissance, leadership qualities, personalized learning approaches, and the power of hunger and initiative. The conversation also touches on writing for critical thinking, intersecting economic and sociological ideas, and navigating success and self-reflection.

Arati Kumar-Rao discusses self-discovery through travel and writing, navigating the digital age, family influences on ethical choices, balancing truth-telling in storytelling, observation in photography and writing, and unexpected discoveries in Calcutta. She also explores environmental themes, creative growth through new experiences, government intervention in environmental matters, challenges of urban migration, and unintended consequences of the Farakka Barrage.

Kushal Mehra, a dharmik skeptic, discusses his intellectual evolution and podcast journey with Amit Varma. They explore atheism in Hindu philosophy, contrasting Western and Indian secular thought, moral relativism, Hindutva origins, BJP's stance on markets, challenges in Indian democracy, and the impact of technology on societal values.

V Vinay, creator of the iconic Simputer, discusses his journey from scientist to entrepreneur, exploring topics like time travel, language evolution, childhood memories, non-traditional education, science applications, and the power of loyalty in relationships. He also delves into astrology, practical impact in science, teaching methods, financial hurdles in innovation, and the revolution of Simpute technology.

Sowmya Dhanaraj, an economist from India, discusses her journey, societal challenges, and empowering women in the workforce. Topics include gender roles, financial empowerment, societal norms, marriage complexities, biases in education selection, balancing responsibilities, applying economic thinking in daily life, and sustainable policies for working women.