

The Cārvāka Podcast
Kushal Mehra
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.
Episodes
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 14min
Is BJP Anti Muslim?
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the constant trope that gets thrown against the BJP in the discourse globally. It is alleged that since the BJP has come to power Muslims are unsafe. Is there any data point to prove this?
Follow Tushar:
X: @Tushar15_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured
#BJP #RSS #Hindutva #Islamism
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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
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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
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Follow Kushal:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap...
Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal...
Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/
Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Aug 25, 2025 • 59min
Babur and the truth about The Ram Mandir
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aabhas Maldahiyar about his latest book "Babur: The Quest for Hindustan | A Biography of the First Mughal Emperor | Based on the Baburnama & Persian Manuscripts | Medieval Indian History."
Follow Aabhas:
X: @Aabhas24
Book: https://amzn.in/d/fhpmWT1
#hindutva #islamism #babar #mughals
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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
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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
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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

Aug 22, 2025 • 50min
Boycott India Vs Pakistan #AsiaCup2025
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tehseen Poonawalla about the response of the Sports Ministry that says India vs Pakistan match will be allowed for the Asia Cup 2025. Tehseen has said that India should not play Pakistan in no circumstances whatsoever.
Follow them:
Twitter: @tehseenp
#deshdrohibcci #asiacup2025 #indiavspakistan #teamindia
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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
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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
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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

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 15min
PM Independence Day Speech Decoded
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the Prime Minister's speech on August 15th from the Red Fort.
Follow Abhijit:
X: @Iyervval
#trumptariffs #donaldtrump #indiangoods #narendramodi
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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
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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
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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

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 34min
GST Rate Cuts
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harsh Madhusudhan Gupta about the recent news on the GST rate cuts after the announcement made by the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th August. They also talk about other potential financial reforms India needs to pass urgently, considering India's current geopolitical position, thanks to the Trump tariffs.
Follow Harsh:
X: @harshmadhusudan
#gstrates #trumptariffs #donaldtrump #indiangoods #narendramodi
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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
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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
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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

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 21min
Immigration Disaster In Canada
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sangita Iyer about her recent two part documentary series "Canada Unplugged" on the mass immigration crisis in Canada and how it has completely thrown the entire social and political system into disarray.
Follow Sangita:
X: @sangitaiyer108
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mettlefilms
Website: https://mettlefilms.com/
#khalistan #racism #immigration
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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
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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
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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

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
Does Pakistan Manage America Better Than India?
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahir Gora on the recent fallout between India and America. In light of Asim Munir's two visits to DC, can one safely draw a conclusion that Pakistan tends to lobby far better in America? Or is it that lobbying in America successfully means essentially becoming an American vassal state that Pakistan always has been and India can never become?
Follow Tahir Gora:
X: @TahirGora
#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir
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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
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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
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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

Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aabhas Maldahiyar about his latest book "Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause."
Follow Aabhas:
X: @Aabhas24
Book: https://amzn.in/d/0uruhBx
#Hitler #Palestine #Islamism #Nazism
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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
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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
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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

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 27min
Khalistan Embassy In Surrey
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Darshan Maharaja about the latest news in Canada, where the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, once led by Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has put up a board stating "Republic of Khalistan" at one of its structures. They also talk about forest fires and the restrictions around them, and the recent bout of racism against South Asians.
Follow Darshan:
X: @TheophanesRex
#khalistan #canadawildfires #racism #immigration
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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
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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
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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

Aug 12, 2025 • 57min
Asim Munir Threatens To Nuke Half The World
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sushant Sareen about Asim Munir's recent statement in Tampa, Florida, where he allegedly said that if Pakistan felt threatened, they would nuke half of the world. If they go down, everyone else will go down.
Follow Sushant:
X: @sushantsareen
#operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir
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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
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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
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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