

Bharatiya Junta Podcast
The Bharatiya Junta Podcast
This is a quirky, liberal take on all that's farcical, absurd and depressing in 'New India'. From cricket to science, entertainment to politics, the old Indians take on the new Indian narrative. Listen to some hard-hitting but mostly sane take on the happenings from Aryavrat.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 22min
BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtein- Gig workers, new enemy uncloked and the Olympics in 2036
Aditya and Raj are joined by Vinamra and MV our Indian correspondents to talk about how things are with the Gig workers strike. They start with the new enemy India has found in Bangladesh, how is India's foreign policy seems to be managed by 12 year olds. The discussion than moves to Olympics being planned to hosted in India, but how when we will not allow most countries to come in. Finally we talk about the gig workers strike and the implications of it.Missed talking of the lynching of the Tripura student but we shall do that next episode.Like, share and subscribe please.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 17min
BJPod Wishes you a Happy New Year
As the year wraps up, reflections on recent distressing events highlight a collective longing for hope. Insights from Arundhati Roy and Viktor Frankl inspire listeners to view love and attitude as proactive forms of resistance. The speaker encourages building communities of care and embracing imperfect love, emphasizing the need to resist normalizing violence. Joy emerges as a powerful political assertion, inviting empathy and connection. Ultimately, hope is framed as a discipline, urging everyone to act towards a brighter future.

Dec 26, 2025 • 2h 11min
BJPod Christmas Special- Relook at the best of Quora
As the title suggests, a relook of what Quora offered in the Modi Years.

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Dec 13, 2025 • 2h 7min
BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Dhurandhar, Homebound and films as a machine for generating empathy
Join Aditya, Raj, Abbas, and Dr. Medusa, an academic focused on art's socio-political impact, as they dive into what makes a film truly 'good.' They explore the role of art in society—should it comfort or disturb? The panel critiques the recent film 'Dhurandar,' lamenting the absence of benign mainstream cinema and discussing how political awareness shapes film taste. They debate the balance between empathy in storytelling and the risk of propaganda in cinema, all while reminiscing about lost genres and lighter, comedy-driven films.

Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 55min
BJPod Thoughtein hi Thoughtein- Priest King ke hilte haath, AI MOM, Gig economy, Democracy ka naam satya hai
Aditya and Raj are joined by Vatsal and Kaustubh to discuss the pros and mostly cons of gig economy, goa, modi ji ke hilane ka shauq, democracy's temperature in vishwaguru, and kya hoga India ka?Tune in and like and share and subscribe aapko Modi Ji ki kasam.

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Nov 8, 2025 • 2h 1min
BJPod Thoughtein hi Thoughtein- Zohran ki Jeet, Aditya Thakrey ka Pyar, AI and its perils
Gang is joined by Kalim and Richa. They discuss Mamdani, Bihar elections, perils of AI and the latest substack essay that Kalim and Raj wrote together. Also, Dhoom Machale.Trigger Warning at 1 hour 30 min mark there is discussion of suicide and self harm, if you have to, please skip the next 15 minutes from there. Like, share and subscribe.Essay Link- https://themonolithbykalim.substack.com/p/perpetual-victimhood

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Oct 19, 2025 • 1h 19min
BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - The Taj Story and the broken window theory
Join a lively discussion on how films can be vehicles for propaganda and the fine line between mass appeal and artistic quality. The trio delves into Modi's political narrative and the challenges faced by leaders like Rahul Gandhi. They explore Bollywood's role in shaping cultural stereotypes and the implications of AI on political branding. With rising conservatism among Gen Z and troubling historical revisionism, they reveal how emotional narratives can overshadow facts. Lastly, they warn of the dangers of normalization in media and its potential to fuel division.

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 17min
BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Blessing in disguise, how Modi Ji master strokes us all
Gang talks of the latest Trump tarrifs and the H1B fiasco and how Modi Ji is the best master stroker for our country.Like, share and subscribe.

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 16min
BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Modi Ji Birthday bash summary
Do you need any more description than the title for this one?

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
BJPod Crossover PCCI Pod- Cocktail of politics and sports, and the idea of a perfect enemy
We bring you a crossover episode from the PCCI where we talk about the recent India Pakistan cricket drama and how that ties into the jingoistic republic we live in today.Please listen aapko mummy kasam


