

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
Mentioned books

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 30min
India Beat England At The Oval
In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit review the entire Anderson Tendulkar Trophy, where India beat England in the 5th test at the Oval to level the series 2-2.
Follow them:
Twitter: @ask0704
#BCCI #WTC2025 #IndiaVsEngland #asiaCup2025 #indiavspakistan
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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 6, 2025 • 43min
Crippling Urban Infrastructure
In this podcast Kushal speaks with Suhel Seth about India's crippling urban infratructure. Suhel has been hammering the political class about destroying the living standard of living in India's urban centres. How do we fix these problems?
Follow Suhel:
X: @Suhelseth
#urbanindia #flooding #publictransport
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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 4, 2025 • 55min
How Does India Negotiate With Trump?
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer Mitra about the ongoing back and forth between India and America where America has threatened to announce a 5% tariff on India. How does India negotiate with Trump?
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 1, 2025 • 1h 22min
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on India
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harsh Madhusudhan Gupta about the recent announcement where President Donald Trump mentioned that he will be levying 25 % tariff on Indian goods from August 1st.
Follow Harsh:
X: @harshmadhusudan
#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

Jul 30, 2025 • 57min
Operation Mahadev | Monsoon Session Of Parliament
In this podcast, Kushal and Tushar discuss the debate and discussion on Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadevin the current monsoon session of parliament.
Follow Tushar:
X: @Tushar15_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured
#operationmahadev #operationsindoor #congress #parliamentsession #rahulgandhi
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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

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 30min
India Draw at Old Trafford | Should India Play Against Pakistan?
In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit discuss India's heroic effort at Old Trafford, where Indian batsmen performed brilliantly to draw the fourth test match. They also discuss the recent announcement by Mohsin Naqvi regarding the Asia Cup 2025, in which India will play against Pakistan, according to media reports.
Follow them:
Twitter: @ask0704
#BCCI #WTC2025 #IndiaVsEngland #asiaCup2025 #indiavspakistan
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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

Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 18min
Are Punjabi and Urdu Literature Dying?
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahir Aslam Gora about the state of Punjabi and Urdu literature globally. Tahir Gora hosts literature festivals every year and is an expert in Punjabi and Urdu shayari. This podcast is an attempt to discuss literature in these two languages.
Follow them:
Twitter: @TahirGora
#bullehshah #punjabi #urdu #shayari #kavita #literature
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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

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 28min
Bihar Elections And The Vice President Resignation
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia about the upcoming elections in Bihar and the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankar the Vice President of India.
Follow them:
Twitter: @ask0704
#biharelections #prashantkishore #vicepresidentofindia #jagdeepdhankhar
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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

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 17min
If America Can Arrest Khalistanis Why Can't Canada?
In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss the recent arrests made in America, where eight alleged gangsters were arrested by the FBI in San Joaquin County in a kidnapping and torture case. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said the arrests were part of a campaign called Summer Heat.
Follow them:
Twitter: @DanielBordmanOG
Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman
#canada #markcarney #donaldtrump #narendramodi #khalistan #nijjar
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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

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 16min
NCERT History Row: How do we study the Mughals?
In this podcast, Kushal and Aabhas Maldahiyar discuss the latest controversy surrounding the revision in the NCERT history texbooks where the new curriculum brings to light the brutality of Mughals. The new textbooks are covering the massacre at Chittorgarh, enslavement, and destruction of temples by emperors like Akbar and Aurangzeb.
Follow Aabhas:
X: @Aabhas24
Book: https://amzn.in/d/8zRrmQT
#islamism #mughals #hindutvapolitics #akbar
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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