All Things Policy
Takshashila Institution
Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 23min
Space Stations & Future of India's Human Spaceflight
In this episode, Pranav Satyanath talks to Aditya Ramanathan about his new discussion document, which questions the possibility of a Quad space station.
Nov 10, 2022 • 33min
Telecom Sector in India
In this episode Shrikrishna hosts Aaditya Dighe to discuss foreign investment in the telecom sector, domestic manufacturing of telecom equipment, the challenges in the ongoing 5G roll-out, and alternatives like satcom based internet services.
Nov 9, 2022 • 30min
Competitive Federalism in India
Can Indian States compete with each other for investment and development? If so, how do we ensure that States - big & small and developed & underdeveloped - compete on an equal footing?
Nov 8, 2022 • 34min
CCI's Antitrust Verdicts Against Google
The Competition Commission of India has imposed fines and several restrictions in two antitrust verdicts against Google for abusing its market dominance in the Android operating system and app store markets.
Nov 7, 2022 • 25min
Genetically Modified Mustard: A Step in the Right Direction
In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Shambhavi Naik discuss genetically modified plants, their safety, efficacy and regulations.
Nov 4, 2022 • 39min
A Holistic Assessment of MGNREGA
Sridhar Krishna and Sudisha Mishra carry out a holistic assessment of this scheme, covering themes such as objectives, benefits, shortcomings, outlay, and unintended consequences.
Nov 3, 2022 • 24min
Nation-States in Sports: Does Sportswashing Work?
Carl Jaison is joined by Jaideep Vaidya, sports journalist at The Signal who writes a weekly newsletter on the business of sports.
Nov 2, 2022 • 21min
Biological Reasoning: Costly Information Theory and Learning Biases
In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison discuss costly information theory, learning biases and their implication for public policy.
Oct 31, 2022 • 27min
The Promise and Peril of Lunar Exploration
Pranav R. Satyanath and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the goals of this US-led lunar programme and the new challenges it can create for outer space governance.
Oct 28, 2022 • 45min
Newsroom Economics & Why It Matters
In this episode Shrikrishna hosts Sachin, who has vast experience in running newsrooms, to discuss the importance of media freedom, business models of newsrooms, the alternative offered by subscription-based models, and the role of public broadcasters.
